At a Glance
Median Income
$79,654
$32,505 per capita
Home Value
$330,200
Zillow: $433,200
Median Rent
$623/mo
24.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
189/100K
63/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.7%
80.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
5.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.2%
12.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
316 sunny days/yr
How Ault Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ault's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ault a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ault residents earn a median household income of $79,654 , which is 6% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,505. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,567 business establishments, including 544 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ault is $330,200 , 17% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $433,200. Median rent is $623/month, with 24.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
Safety & Crime
Ault reports 189 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 50% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 63/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
15.7% of adults in Ault hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(53% below the national average).
80.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ault has an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 316 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 13.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population2,270
Median Age35.2 yrs
Density1,282/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans11.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$79,654
Per Capita$32,505
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty5.9%
County GDP$29,473M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,277
Housing
A
Home Value$330,200
Rent$623
Ownership82.5%
Zillow$433,200
Housing Units654
Rent Burden24.5%
Crime
F
Violent189/100K
Property63/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault189/100K
Burglary63/100K
Health
Obesity33.2%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking12.8%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death6,882/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days316/yr
Rain13.4 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation4,948 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.7%
High School+80.8%
Graduate+6.0%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 38%
Commute29 min
Broadband71.9%
Internet Speed86 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries19
Did You Know?
The median home in Ault was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Northern Colorado Regional (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 544 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 44 fatal vehicle crashes.
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