Town in Yoakum County

Living in Denver City, TX

A-

96th of 745Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people
Overall score 86 of 100

Denver City gets an overall grade of A- and ranks 96th of 745 Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people. It does best on errands and things to do and cost of living, and trails on health and education levels. It is a strong pick for young professionals, retirees, remote workers and people on a budget.

  • Good for young professionals
  • Good for retirees
  • Good for remote workers
  • Good for people on a budget
  • Errands close by
  • Affordable
  • Well connected
  • River flooding risk is very high
  • Tornado risk is very high
Map of Texas showing where Denver City isHoustonSan AntonioDallasAustinFort WorthDenver City
Where Denver City is in Texas.
Population
4,311-3.6% since 2020
Median rent
$1,03027% lower than Texas
Median home value
$172,80039% lower than Texas
Household income
$85,250Median
Average commute
20 minOne way
Violent crime
184Per 100k, 2025

What it's like to live in Denver City

Denver City is a town in Yoakum County. 4,311 people lived here in 2025, down 3.6% from 2020. It is spread out.

Places locals use include Snuffy Moorehead Park and Yoakum County Library.

The median age is 33.5, 48% of households have children, 67% of homes are owned by the people living in them and the typical household earns $85,250 a year (9% higher than the Texas median).

Pros of living in Denver City

  • Low violent crime. 184 violent crimes per 100,000 people in 2025, 52% lower than the Texas rate.
  • Lower rent. Median rent is $1,030, 27% lower than the Texas median.
  • Homes are affordable for local incomes. The median home costs 2.0 times the median household income, against 3.6 times across Texas.
  • Short commutes. The average trip to work takes 20 minutes, against 27 across Texas.
  • Plenty close to home. 2 grocery stores, 20 restaurants and 3 parks are mapped in town.

Cons of living in Denver City

  • Many adults uninsured. 27% of adults 18 to 64 have no health insurance, against 20% statewide.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of river flooding, tornadoes and hail as very high here.

Who Denver City suits

  • FamiliesA reasonable fit: 75% of rated schools earn an A or B and violent crime is 52% lower than the Texas rate. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 71% for families.
  • Young professionalsA reasonable fit: household income is 9% higher than the Texas median, with 20 restaurants and 3 cafes in town. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 97% for young professionals.
  • RetireesA reasonable fit: 27% of working-age adults are uninsured and violent crime is 52% lower than the Texas rate. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 89% for retirees.
  • Remote workersA reasonable fit: 96% of homes have broadband and the median rent of $1,030 is 27% lower than the Texas median. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 99% for remote workers.
  • People on a budgetA reasonable fit: the median rent of $1,030 is 27% lower than the Texas median. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 85% for people on a budget.

Denver City report card

Ten grades, one for each part of daily life we measure. Most compare Denver City with other US towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people. Schools, safety and errands compare it with other Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people.

  • Cost of living: grade A

    Median rent $1,030, homes cost 2.0x income.

    88 of 100 vs US towns

  • Jobs and income: grade C

    Median household income $85,250, 6.5% unemployed.

    42 of 100 vs US towns

  • Schools: grade C+

    4 rated campuses, 75% rated A or B.

    48 of 100 vs TX towns

  • Safety: grade C

    184 violent crimes per 100k, 552 property crimes per 100k.

    47 of 100 vs TX towns

  • Errands and things to do: grade A+

    2 grocery stores, 20 restaurants, 3 parks mapped in town.

    96 of 100 vs TX towns

  • Getting around: grade A-

    Average commute 20 min, 2.3% work from home.

    82 of 100 vs US towns

  • Education levels: grade C-

    28% have a bachelor’s degree.

    32 of 100 vs US towns

  • Health: grade D

    27% of adults uninsured.

    23 of 100 vs US towns

  • Home ownership: grade C-

    67% of homes owner-occupied.

    38 of 100 vs US towns

  • Internet access: grade A-

    96% of homes have broadband.

    85 of 100 vs US towns

Where Denver City stands out compared with Texas

Better than Texas

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 12%40 points lower than Texas (52%)
  • Home value to income: 2.0x44% lower than Texas (3.6x)
  • Median rent: $1,03027% lower than Texas ($1,403)

Worse than Texas

  • Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 27%8 points higher than Texas (20%)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 28%5 points lower than Texas (34%)
  • Unemployment rate: 6.5%1 points higher than Texas (5.3%)

Cost of living in Denver City

Rent is the cost most newcomers feel first. The median rent in Denver City is $1,030 a month, 27% lower than the Texas median of $1,403. To keep that rent at 30% of income, a household needs to earn about $41,000 a year. Right now 12% of renters here pay more than 30% of their income on rent.

HUD sets fair market rents for this area at $974 for a one-bedroom, $1,205 for a two-bedroom and $1,436 for a three-bedroom (fiscal year 2027). These figures include utilities and describe a modest unit, so newer apartments often ask for more.

The median home is worth $172,800, 39% lower than the Texas median. With 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28%, the monthly payment comes to about $946 before tax, or $1,104 with property tax. That is close to the median rent, so buying can make sense if you plan to stay.

Texas has no state income tax, but it leans on property taxes instead, though they are lighter here than in much of the state. The median homeowner in Denver City pays $1,892 a year, 55% lower than the Texas median of $4,232. Budget for it, along with homeowners insurance, which our numbers do not include.

Typical rent by apartment size

Fair market rent by bedroom count in Denver CityStudio$9161 bedroom$9742 bedrooms$1,2053 bedrooms$1,4364 bedrooms$1,736
HUD fair market rent for FY2027, Yoakum County, TX. This is what a typical, modest unit rents for, including utilities.
MeasureHereTexasUS
Median rent27% lower than Texas$1,030$1,403$1,413
Median home value39% lower than Texas$172,800$283,800$332,700
Home value to income44% lower than Texas2.0x3.6x4.1x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent40 points lower than Texas12%52%51%
Median property tax per year55% lower than Texas$1,892$4,232$3,119
Homes owned by the people living in them5 points higher than Texas67%63%65%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Texas197519921980

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,104
Mortgage payment
$946
Property tax
$158
Median rent, for comparison
$1,030

Based on a $172,800 home in Denver City, 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28% (Freddie Mac average, week of 2026-10-01). Property tax is the median paid locally, or the county median where the local figure is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.

Is Denver City safe?

In 2025, Denver City Police Department reported 8 violent crimes and 24 property crimes. That works out to 184 violent crimes per 100,000 people, 52% lower than the Texas rate of 387, and 552 property crimes per 100,000, 74% lower than the state rate.

Violent crime is up about 13% since 2021, based on the yearly rates below.

Crime rates describe the whole area a police department covers. Some streets are much quieter than the average and some are busier, so look at the neighborhood grades and visit at different times of day.

Violent crimes per 100,000 people in Denver City by yearTexas18420212022202320242025

Violent crimes per 100,000 people by year. The dashed line is the Texas rate for 2025.

Violent crime
184
per 100k, Texas 387
Property crime
552
per 100k, Texas 2,086
Property crimes per 100,000 people in Denver City by yearTexas55220212022202320242025

Property crimes per 100,000 people by year.

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer, Denver City Police Department, 2025. Rates count reported crimes only and cover the area this police department serves.

Schools in Denver City

Denver City has 4 public school campuses with a 2025 state rating inside the city, and 75% of them earn an A or B. Most students here are served by Denver City ISD.

Texas districts usually assign students by attendance zone rather than the closest campus, so check the zone for a specific address with the district before you sign a lease or buy.

Schools grade
48
of 100 vs Texas towns
Average rating
80
Texas median 81

Ratings are the 2025 Texas Education Agency A to F accountability ratings. Always check which school serves a specific address with the district.

Top-rated schools

  • BDenver City High SchoolHigh, Denver City ISD85 of 100
  • BDodson PriElementary, Denver City ISD80 of 100
  • BKelley ElementaryElementary, Denver City ISD80 of 100
  • CWilliam G Gravitt Junior HighMiddle, Denver City ISD75 of 100

Daily life in Denver City

Everyday places mapped inside Denver City, from Overture Maps. Well-known spots include Snuffy Moorehead Park, Yoakum County Library.

The average one-way commute is 20 minutes, 24% shorter than the Texas average. 2% of workers work from home. 3.5% walk, bike or take transit to work.

The median household income is $85,250, income per person is $38,064, unemployment is 6.5% and 28% of adults hold a bachelor's degree.

Grocery stores
2
Pharmacies
3
Restaurants
20
Cafes
3
Bars
0
Parks
3
Gyms
4
Hospitals and urgent care
1
Childcare
2
Libraries
1

Jobs, income and education

MeasureHereTexasUS
Median household income9% higher than Texas$85,250$78,476$80,734
Income per person7% lower than Texas$38,064$40,752$44,673
Unemployment rate1 points higher than Texas6.5%5.3%5.2%
People below the poverty lineAbout the same as Texas13%14%12%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher5 points lower than Texas28%34%36%
Adults with a high school diploma or higher10 points lower than Texas76%86%90%
Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance8 points higher than Texas27%20%11%
Homes with broadband internet5 points higher than Texas96%91%91%

Getting to work

MeasureHereTexasUS
Average commute24% lower than Texas20 min27 min26 min
Workers who work from home12 points lower than Texas2.3%14%15%
Workers who work from home2.3%
Workers who take transit0%
Workers who walk3.5%
Workers who bike0%

Who lives in Denver City

Under 1830%
18 to 3422%
35 to 6435%
65 and over13%

Median age 33.5 years. 48% of households have children.

Race and ethnicity
White27%
Hispanic or Latino72%
Black0.3%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race0%

Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.

Weather in Denver City

Denver City has a hot Texas climate. July highs average 93°F and January lows about 27°F. There are about 88 days a year at 90°F or above, and about 19 inches of rain a year.

Average monthly high and low temperatures in Denver City20°40°60°80°100°56J61F69M77A84M92J93J91A85S76O65N57DRain

Average daily high and low by month, °F, with rain below. NOAA 1991 to 2020 normals from Denver City, 1 mi away. Orange months average 90°F or more.

Natural hazard risk

FEMA's National Risk Index says river flooding risk is very high, hurricane risk is moderate, tornado risk is very high and hail risk is very high. Before you buy, look up the FEMA flood zone for the exact address and get a flood insurance quote, since standard home policies do not cover floods.

  • River floodingVery high
  • HurricanesModerate
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresVery high
  • Winter stormsVery high
  • Strong windVery high

Source: FEMA National Risk Index, December 2025, Census tract level averaged for the city. Check the FEMA flood map for any address before you buy.

Places near Denver City

Nearby, Plains gets a C-, Seagraves gets a C+ and Seminole gets a B-. Each is graded against Texas places of its own size, so a small town and a big city can both earn an A.

  1. C-PlainsTown, 1,235 people15 mi
  2. C+SeagravesTown, 2,691 people15 mi
  3. B-SeminoleTown, 7,184 people20 mi
  4. DBrownfieldTown, 8,738 people35 mi
  5. ASundownTown, 1,374 people39 mi
  6. BAndrewsSmall city, 13,468 people47 mi

Living in Denver City: common questions

Is Denver City, TX a good place to live?

Denver City gets an overall grade of A- and ranks 96th of 745 Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people. It does best on errands and things to do and cost of living, and trails on health and education levels. It is a strong pick for young professionals, retirees, remote workers and people on a budget.

How much does it cost to live in Denver City?

Median rent in Denver City is $1,030 a month, 27% lower than the Texas median. The median home is worth $172,800, 39% lower than the Texas median. A median home costs 2.0x the median household income, compared with 3.6x across Texas. With 20% down at a 7.28% rate, the monthly payment on a median home is about $1,104, including property tax.

Is Denver City safe?

In 2025, Denver City Police Department reported 184 violent crimes per 100,000 people, 52% lower than the Texas rate. Property crime was 552 per 100,000, 74% lower than the Texas rate.

Are the schools good in Denver City?

We found 4 rated public school campuses inside Denver City. 75% are rated A or B by the Texas Education Agency. Its schools score is 48 of 100 compared with other Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people.

Does Denver City flood?

FEMA rates river flooding risk in Denver City as very high, and coastal flooding as not rated. Hazards rated high or very high here: river flooding, tornadoes, heat waves, hail, wildfires, winter storms and strong wind. Always check the flood map for a specific address before you buy.

What is the weather like in Denver City?

Summers in Denver City peak at about 93°F in July, and January nights fall to about 27°F. Expect around 88 days a year at 90°F or hotter, and 19 inches of rain.

How long is the commute in Denver City?

The average one-way commute is 20 min, 24% lower than the Texas average. About 2.3% of workers work from home.

Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year and 2025 population estimates, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings, FBI Crime Data Explorer, FEMA National Risk Index, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, Overture Maps. Updated 2026-10-04. How we grade.