Lampasas County, Texas
Among the top 7% of US counties for weather.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 35% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade A, better than 93% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 37% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade D, better than 24% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade D, better than 23% of US counties
- top 7% for comfortable days
- top 8% for annual snowfall
- bottom 12% for amenities nearby
Lampasas County is a county in Texas with about 22,000 residents. It grades A for weather and D for lifestyle & connectivity. Standout strengths include comfortable days, annual snowfall, and income tax. It rates lower on school quality and amenities nearby.
Official websiteco.lampasas.tx.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cool winters · Moderate rain
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76%54%clearovercast
Precipitation 3.4 in2.2 in
muggy 91%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$73k80th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$43kbetter than 74% of US counties
Home Value$217k72nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$867better than 40% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 21% of US counties
Property Tax Rate1.29%better than 23% of US counties
Income Tax0.00%better than 91% of US counties
Sales Tax8.20%better than 32% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden6.53%better than 84% of US counties
Unemployment5.3%better than 38% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)50°F89th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)84°F96th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation32.4 in28th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall0.0 inbetter than 92% of US counties
Sunny Days228 daysbetter than 39% of US counties
Summer Humidity67°Fbetter than 38% of US counties
Comfortable Days102 daysbetter than 93% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk29.9better than 68% of US counties
School Quality41.7better than 19% of US counties
Violent Crime1033/100kbetter than 34% of US counties
Property Crime951/100kbetter than 48% of US counties
Community
Population21,82945th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age43.870th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.3560th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0264th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+5876th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)70.4%36th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)4.0%62nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)20.2%85th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)1.1%70th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)4.3%70th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time29 minbetter than 20% of US counties
Walkability5.3/20better than 27% of US counties
Airport Distance80 mibetter than 61% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access86.6%better than 71% of US counties
Amenities Nearby0.00better than 12% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessLimitedbetter than 22% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Lampasas County an affordable place to live?
- Lampasas County is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $43k, better than 74% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Lampasas County?
- The median home value in Lampasas County is $217k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Lampasas County?
- Median household income in Lampasas County is $73k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Lampasas County?
- Median gross rent in Lampasas County is $867 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Lampasas County safe?
- Lampasas County is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1033/100k (better than 34%). Property crime is 951/100k.
- What is the weather like in Lampasas County?
- Lampasas County averages 84°F in July and 50°F in January, with 32.4 in of annual precipitation and about 228 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Lampasas County?
- Public-school quality in Lampasas County is below average, scoring better than 19% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Lampasas County?
- The average one-way commute in Lampasas County is 29 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)