Canyon Lake, TX
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 20,355 |
| Crime: | Low |
| Cost of Living: | Low |
| Health Care: | Limited |
| Housing Price: | Low |
| Income: | Average |
Climate
Canyon Lake experiences warm summers and mild winters.
Geography
The city is located in the Texas hill country, north of San Antonio and southwest of Austin.
Cultural Attractions
Canyon Lake is the site of the largest dinosaur tracks in the state, and the Heritage Museum of the Texas Hill Country.
Recreation
Canyon Lake and the Guadalupe River provide ample opportunities for water activities.
Historical
Though the Canyon Dam, which sparked the area’s development, was finished in the mid-1960s, the city was not recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau as a distinct community until 1980.
| Population [details] | 20,355 |
| Percentage of population under 50 | 60.6% |
| Children per square mile [details] | 22.52 |
| Percentage of population who are college educated | 23.80% |
| High/low January temperature [details] | 58.76 °F/35.17 °F |
| High/low July temperature [details] | 93.96 °F/70.65 °F |
| Annual precipitation [details] | 23.99 in. |
| Total crime risk [details] | 68 |
| Cost of living [details] | 91.99 |
| State sales tax | 6.25% |
| Closest city of 500,000+ (and distance) | San Antonio (25.53 miles) |
| Closest airport (and distance) | SAN ANTONIO INTERNATIONAL (27.00 miles) |
| Recreational activities [details] | Sporting events, Swimming |
| Cultural activities | Books and reading, Charitable activities and contributions, Concerts, Cultural and art events, Family/Arts events, Gourmet food, Movie theaters, Museums, Religious activities, Wineries |
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