Bark Ranch, CO

Colorado · Metropolitan Area

Bark Ranch is a small town in Colorado with a population of 117. Residents earn $127,778 per year, which is 70% above the national average.

4.6 /5.0
A+ Excellent
117 Population 136/sq mi density
$127,778 Median Income $72,952 per capita
$679,700 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
50°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.6 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$127,778 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$679,700 home value
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
82.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $127,778
70% higher than US avg
Home Value $679,700
141% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 82.4%
145% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 15.8%
51% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Bark Ranch Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population117
Median Age36.7 yrs
Density136/mi²
Male / Female61% / 39%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans91.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$127,778
Per Capita$72,952
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$39,311M

Housing

B+
Home Value$679,700
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity15.8%
UninsuredN/A
Depression24.3%
Heart Disease3.5%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
AQI41 (Good)
Rain15.2 in/yr
Elevation8,543 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+82.4%
High School+100.0%
School Score5.90

Community

2024 VoteR 21% / D 77%
CommuteN/A
Broadband60.0%
Libraries10

Is Bark Ranch a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Bark Ranch receives an overall livability score of 4.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Bark Ranch stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Bark Ranch is $127,778, which is significantly higher than the national average — 70% above $75,149. This places Bark Ranch among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Bark Ranch is $679,700, making it a premium housing market at 141% above the U.S. median of $281,900. The price-to-income ratio of 5.3x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Education

Bark Ranch is a highly educated community — 82.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Bark Ranch experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Bark Ranch has a population of 117 with a density of 136 people per square mile. The median age is 36.7 years, 6% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

117
Total Population
136
People / sq mi
36.7yrs
Median Age
6% below US avg
0.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 60.7%
Female 39.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Bark Ranch vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Bark Ranch vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Bark Ranch is $127,778, which is 70% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line.

Income: Bark Ranch vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$127,778
70% above US avg
Per Capita Income$72,952
Avg Weekly Wage$1,854
IRS Avg AGI$137,874

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)18,751
County GDP$39,311M

Business (County)

Restaurants928
Healthcare1,588
Retail1,143
Manufacturing533

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,666
90% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate0.98%

Commute & Transportation

Work from Home40.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Bark Ranch is $679,700, 141% above the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$679,700
141% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,083
1 Bedroom$1,161
2 Bedrooms$1,429
3 Bedrooms$1,861
4 Bedrooms$2,178

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,666
90% above US avg
Effective Rate0.98%
In Bark Ranch, 15.8% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 24.3% report depression. 9.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Bark Ranch vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity15.8%
51% below US avg
Diabetes5.2%
Heart Disease3.5%
High Blood Pressure18.7%
Asthma10.5%
COPD3.7%
Stroke2.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking20.7%
Physical Inactivity9.3%
Depression24.3%
Mental Distress14.5%
Physical Distress9.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Checkup Rate69.0%
Premature Death4,571/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.9/10
Exercise Access95.4%
Healthcare Facilities1,588

Crime Rates: Bark Ranch vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)31
FEMA Disasters182

Safety Score

Bark Ranch has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 15.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-1°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.0°F
7% below US avg
January Average29°F (-1°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall15.2 inches
60% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation8,543 ft (2,604 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.2 km²)
Population Density136/sq mi
Coordinates40.1178°N, 105.4407°W
County FIPS08013
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 82.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (145% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 55.8-point margin. 60.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 20.8%
D 76.6%

Winner: Democrat by 55.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+82.4%
145% above US avg
High School+100.0%
School Test Score5.90
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density136/sq mi
Total Area0.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access60.0%
Public Libraries10
Healthcare Facilities1,588
Restaurants928
Retail Stores1,143

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)31
FEMA Disaster Declarations182

Commute & Transportation

Work from Home40.7%

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