Lorenzo01 mural, 2009
Lorenzo’s story
115 years in pictures
Census counts: 739 in 1930, a peak of 1,394 in 1980, 964 in 2020. The archive holds 3 old photos and papers going back to 2004 and 2 maps from 1965 on.
- 1911Lorenzo is settled
LorenzoTX
A town of 910, settled in 1911.
Photo: Lothar1976 · Public domain
Population
910
2025 Census estimate · −5.8% since 2020
Typical home
$109K
+1.3% in a year
Household income
$46K
median
Median age
37.2
years
Jobs based here
92
A commuter town
Is Lorenzo a good place to live?
33% of residents live below the poverty line in Lorenzo, against 12% in Texas’ towns and 9.6% across U.S. towns. Lorenzo has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
A shrinking town
Lorenzo has shrunk 21% since 2010
1,147 counted in 2010 and 964 in 2020; an estimated 910 in 2025.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 counts · Census Bureau estimate, July 1, 2025
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Lorenzo: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Lorenzo, and how to reach them.
PowerXcel Energy13.9¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterCity of Lorenzo water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet6 providers98% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Lorenzo’s trash rules yet
Register to voteIn personTexas has no online registration; you can register in person until 30 days before Election Day or by mail (postmarked 30 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereCrosby County Early Voting ClerkCrosby County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2025
ZIP code7934379343 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Lorenzo.
Housing
Lorenzo stands out in Texas and nationally, with the median rent lower than most
At $665 a month, Lorenzo’s median rent is where Texas’ towns sit at $1,208 a month and U.S. towns at $1,185 a month. The typical Lorenzo home is worth about $109,000, up 1.3% in a year, 63% below the Texas typical home. 79% of households own their home in Lorenzo.
$109KZillow home value
| Lorenzo | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $665 a month | $1,208 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 79% | 69% | 73% |
Typical home value
Lorenzo$109K
Texas$296K
+1.3%
value change, 1 year
2
homes sold in March
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Schools
The schools Lorenzo’s kids attend
Its public schools are run by Lorenzo ISD. Its one school is below.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lorenzo IsdLargest public high schoolGrades PK–12 | Grades PK–12 | 207 | C− |
NCES · EDFacts
Work & commute
About half of Lorenzo’s working residents commute to Lubbock
Most working residents leave Lorenzo for work: only 3% work in town. The median household income in Lorenzo is $46,000. The top destinations are Lubbock (45%), Plainview (3%) and Amarillo (3%).
3%work in town
| Lorenzo | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $46,000 | $69,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 2.9% | 8.3% | 8% |
Where working residents work
In Lorenzo3%
Lubbock45%
Plainview3%
Amarillo3%
Idalou2%
24 mi
median commute distance
92
jobs based in Lorenzo
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
Lorenzo has four seasons and hot summers
Lorenzo has chilly winters and hot summers, with very little rain. Lorenzo’s July high is 93°F.
7″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter29–56°
Spring46–75°
Summer66–92°
Fall48–74°
Nov 2
typical first frost
Apr 4
typical last frost
+1.5°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
How healthy Lorenzo is
Lorenzo beats the Texas average on 1 of 31 CDC measures and trails it on 18. 34% of Lorenzo adults say their health is fair or poor.
| Lorenzo | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 34% | 24% | 19% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 13% | 12% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 30% | 25% |
| Food insecurity (CDC PLACES) | 34% | 20% | 14% |
31 measures vs. Texas
1 better12 too close to call18 worse
| What stands out | Lorenzo | TX |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 78.1% | 74.1% |
| More adults facing food insecurity | 33.9% | 19.3% |
Crosbyton Clinic Hospital
16.7 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazards
Moderate risk in Lorenzo, with drought at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 56% of U.S. communities.
44risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
DroughtHailTornadoes
1
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Nearby attractions
All 7 attractions →Galaxy Stadium and 6 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Lorenzo. Close and well known come first.
20 mi Stadium & arenaGalaxy Stadium
18 mi Theme parkJoyland Amusement Park
19 mi MuseumBuddy Holly Center21 mi MuseumNational Ranching Heritage Center
17 mi MuseumSilent Wings Museum
21 mi MuseumMuseum of Texas Tech UniversitySources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Galaxy Stadium: Falcon8765, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Joyland Amusement Park: Larry Pieniazek, User:Lar, (primary), CC BY 2.5 · Buddy Holly Center: Billy Hathorn at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Silent Wings Museum: Leaflet, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Museum of Texas Tech University: Billy Hathorn at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Lorenzo
18pages on Lorenzo
The big questions
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Lorenzo; the nearest are
Texas Tech UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Lubbock20.4 mi$11,852 in-state tuitionSouth Plains CollegeCommunity college · Public · Levelland48.1 mi$2,731 in-state tuition
About 1 of every 100 Lorenzo residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Texas.
Small town
910 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
About Lorenzo
City in Texas, United States
Lorenzo is a city in Crosby County, Texas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the city population was 964, down from 1,147 in 2010. It is part of the Lubbock Metropolitan Statistical Area.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 1.0 sq mi
- Elevation
- 3,166 ft
- ZIP code
- 79343
- Area code
- 806
Questions about Lorenzo
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Lorenzo, TX a good place to live?
Lorenzo has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What is Lorenzo, TX known for?
2 notable people were born here, including Johnny Sands and Billy J. Murphy.