The Town FilesEagle Lake, Texas
City in Colorado County · population 3,442 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $137,900
- Household income
- $69,205
- Jan low / Jul high
- 40° / 95°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 9
- Median age
- 30.8
Eagle Lake is a city of 3,442 people in Colorado County, Texas. The median home is worth $137,900, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks better for cycling than 98% of Texas towns, better for first-time buyers than 97% of Texas towns, easier by car than 83% of Texas towns.
How Eagle Lake ranks
Percentile among Texas towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Texas towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Eagle Lake is worth $137,900, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 2.0 times the median household income of $69,205, which is more affordable than 80% of Texas towns. Median rent is $1,229 a month. 72.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Eagle Lake | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $137,900 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $1,229 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $69,205 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.0× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 72.3% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 1965 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 4.4% | — |
Who lives in Eagle Lake
| People | Eagle Lake | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 30.8 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 14.7% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 25.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.3% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.1% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 3.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 9.1% | — |
| Work from home | 3.0% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 27.0 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 86.0% | 89.2% |
Weather in Eagle Lake
July highs average 94.6°F and January lows 40.3°F. About 46.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 116 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 14 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Eagle Lake since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on March 28, 1966 about 9.5 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 3, 2019.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 7 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on May 25, 2011.
Severe weather in Colorado County since 1996
Colorado County has been included in 20 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, drought.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| July 9, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4798: Hurricane Beryl |
| February 19, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4586: Severe Winter Storms |
| February 14, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3554: Severe Winter Storm |
| March 25, 2020 | Biological | DR-4485: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3458: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Colorado County
Colorado County had 7,491 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $53,442 a year. Unemployment was 3.5% in 2023; in Eagle Lake itself the ACS puts it at 4.5%.
Public schools in Eagle Lake
3 public schools with 505 students, about 16.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| EAGLE LAKE PRI | PK-2 | 218 | 15.6 |
| EAGLE LAKE INT | 3-5 | 180 | 13.8 |
| RICE CHALLENGE ACADEMY | 9-12 | 107 | 26.8 |
Towns near Eagle Lake
- Sealy, TX15.8 mi · 6,839 people · home $261,100
- Columbus, TX15.9 mi · 3,699 people · home $241,700
- Wharton, TX23.1 mi · 8,627 people · home $149,400
- Weston Lakes, TX24.4 mi · 3,853 people · home $673,600
- Bellville, TX25.2 mi · 4,206 people · home $284,400
- Brookshire, TX26.3 mi · 5,066 people · home $159,300
- El Campo, TX26.9 mi · 12,350 people · home $201,400
- Fulshear, TX27.5 mi · 16,856 people · home $572,700
Eagle Lake questions
Is Eagle Lake, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Eagle Lake scores better for retirees than 16% of Texas towns and quieter than 52%. 14.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 30.8).
How much does a house cost in Eagle Lake?
The median owner-occupied home in Eagle Lake is valued at $137,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $69,205, so homes cost about 2.0 times income. Median rent is $1,229 a month.
What is the weather like in Eagle Lake?
July highs average 94.6°F and January lows 40.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 46.9 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Eagle Lake get tornadoes?
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Eagle Lake since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on March 28, 1966. The typical Texas town has had 21.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)