Colorado County

Colorado County Offices

Colorado County Town List

Colorado County is in central Texas, named after the Colorado River. It is 60 miles north of the Gulf of Mexico and borders five other counties; Wharton County, Lavaca County, Jackson County, Fayette County, and Austin County.  

Colorado’s shape is rectangular with a bit of strip extending southwest. It is 964 square miles and has a population of 21,224 people as per the 2019 U.S. Census. Colorado County is level ground with an elevation of 150-425 feet above sea level. About 20% of Colorado County is farmland.   

Cities in Colorado County 

Columbus 

Columbus is the largest city in Colorado County and also the county seat. 

It is a beautiful city located along the Colorado River banks. There are various things to do in the city, including visiting the Preston Kyle Shatto Wildlife Museum and the Mary Elizabeth Hopkins Santa Claus Museum. You can also visit St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church which is a significant architectural structure.  

There are parks such as Mid Town Park, Cardinal Park, and Community Park, where playgrounds are ideal for kids. There are several schools in the Columbus Independent School District like Saint Anthony School, Columbus Junior High School, and Columbus Elementary. 

Other major cities in Colorado County are: 

• Alleyton 
• Weimar 
• Rock Island 
• Garwood 
• Eagle Lake 
• Altair 

Safety in Colorado County 

The probability of being a victim of crime in Colorado County is 37.84 per 1000 residents annually. The rate of crime in the County is higher than the national median. The northeast region is regarded as the safest, while the central region is least safe. The chance of being a victim of crime in the central region is one person per every thirteen, while in the northeast, it is one person per every forty residents. 

Airport Services in Colorado County 

There are two airports in Colorado County, Texas: 

• Eagle Lake Airport 
• Robert R. Wells Airport 

The airports have excellent runways and support structures such as: 

• Control towers 
• Terminals 
• Hangars and maintenance facilities 

The airports also have other amenities and support services like buses, hotels, parking facilities, retail, and dining services at the airfields. Robert R. Wells Airport also contains internal transportation systems to transport passengers among terminals and parking areas.  

Colorado County Fire Departments 

There are twelve fire departments in Colorado County. The departments offer fire suppression and response services like medical emergency, motor vehicle emergency, and incidents involving hazardous material. The department’s main mission is to prevent loss of life and property in Colorado County. The fire departments are spread over the County, and they include: 

•          Bernardo Volunteer Fire Department 2845 Farm to Market Road 949 
•          Weimar Volunteer Fire Department 206 East Main Street 
•          Sheridan Volunteer Fire Department 5925 South Logan Park Drive Sheridan 
•          Sheridan Volunteer Fire Department P.O. Box 263 Sheridan 
•          Rock Island Volunteer Fire Department 3400 County Road 106 Columbus 
•          Garwood Volunteer Fire Department 311 Arthur Street Garwood 
•          Oakland Volunteer Fire Department 1022 Washington Street Oakland 
•          Frelsburg Volunteer Fire Department 2319 Farm to Market Road 1291 New Ulm 
•          Garwood Volunteer Fire Department 307 Arthur Street Garwood 
•          Eagle Lake Volunteer Fire Department 202 East Post Office Street Eagle Lake 
•          Eagle Lake Volunteer Fire Department 104 East Post Office Street Eagle Lake 
•          Columbus Volunteer Fire Department 602 Spring Street Columbus 

Colorado Emergency Medical Services 

Colorado County Emergency Medical Services (CCEMS) was founded in 1972. It serves the whole County. CCEMS has three stations with twenty-two paid staff members, among them an Administrative Assistant and an EMS director. Additionally, CCEMS has four fully equipped ambulances in Weimar, Eagle Lake, and Columbus. It also serves Rice Medical Center and Columbus Community Hospital for transfer cases to Austin or Houston. The units are equipped with Lucas 2’s, Stryker stair chairs, and Stryker Power Pro stretchers. 

Where to Visit in Colorado County, Texas 

Gorman Falls 

If you love nature, Gorman Falls is an ideal location for you. Being the largest waterfall in Texas in both volume and height, it is a beauty to behold. You can go hiking in Gorman falls and reconnect with nature. The waterfall is seventy feet, and the water cascades forming travertine and is covered by vegetation. The falls are open to the public throughout the year. Swimming is not permitted in the fall to preserve the travertine. 

The Big Bend National Park 

There is a host of activities to do at the Big Bend National Park. You can do stargazing, biking, rafting, and hiking. You can also camp inside the park and enjoy the park’s unique nature. The park is extensive, and covers hot springs, falls, rivers, deserts, and mountains. 

The climate in Colorado County, Texas 

Temperatures are highest in Colorado County in August at a median of 95.5°. Temperatures are favorable in April, October, and November, where the average is 70-85°. Annually, there are 101.9 days when the recorded temperature is over 90°. This makes Colorado hotter than most places in Texas. Nighttime temperature in January is the lowest at 41.2°, making it more pleasant than any other place in Texas. 

The humid season in Colorado County is from May through September. In terms of humidity, June, July, and August are unfavorable; the rest of the year is pleasant. It is the least humid between October and April.   

Colorado County Offices 

Colorado County has several county offices. The county offices include the offices of the County Sheriff, County Treasurer, County Clerk, Commissioners Court, and County Judge. 

The county judge is Hon. Judge Ty Prause. You may reach him by phone at (979) 732-2604. The office is situated at the Colorado County Courthouse 400 Spring St., Room 107 P.O. Box 236 Columbus, Texas 78934. In the commissioner’s court, there are four precinct commissioners: 

• Precinct number one – Doug Wessels – Phone/Fax: 979-234-2071 
• Precinct number two – Darrell Kubesch – Phone: 979-732-3270 
• Precinct number three – Keith Neuendorff – Phone: 979-234-2633 
• Precinct number four – Darrell Gertson – Phone: 979-234-2633 

Colorado County clerk is Kimberly Menke. You may reach her by phone at 979-732-2155 or fax her at 979-732-8852. Her office is open from seven-thirty am to six pm from Monday to Thursday, and it’s available at noon and on Fridays.   

The treasurer of Colorado County is Joyce Guthmann. You can reach her by Fax 979-732-2924 or E-mail: [email protected]. Her office hours are Monday to Thursday from seven-thirty to six pm. 

Sheriff R. H. “Curly” Wied is the current county sheriff. You can reach his department through phone at Phone: 979-732-2388. His office is located at 2215 Walnut Street Columbus, Texas 78934. 

You may find Colorado County offices’ plus other offices’ details on Colorado County’s website.