Beulah Valley, CO

Colorado · Metropolitan Area

Beulah Valley is a small town in Colorado with a population of 762. Residents earn $52,664 per year, which is 30% below the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
762 Population 297/sq mi density
$52,664 Median Income $29,865 per capita
$316,300 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
53°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$52,664 median income, 4.0% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.3 / 5.0
$316,300 home value
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
29.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $52,664
30% lower than US avg
Home Value $316,300
12% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 29.8%
12% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 28.5%
11% lower than US avg
Unemployment 4.0%
11% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Beulah Valley Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population762
Median Age40.1 yrs
Density297/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 94%

Economy

B+
Median Income$52,664
Per Capita$29,865
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$8,764M
Commute45 min

Housing

B
Home Value$316,300
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity28.5%
UninsuredN/A
Depression25.2%
Heart Disease4.8%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
AQI41 (Good)
Rain12.6 in/yr
Elevation6,331 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+29.8%
High School+97.5%
School Score5.90

Community

2024 VoteR 51% / D 46%
Commute45 min
Libraries8

Is Beulah Valley a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Beulah Valley receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, long commute times. Beulah Valley offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Beulah Valley is $52,664, 30% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.0%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 45 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Beulah Valley is $316,300, 12% above the national median. The price-to-income ratio of 6x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Education

29.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 97.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Beulah Valley experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.6 inches, including 14.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Beulah Valley has a population of 762 with a density of 297 people per square mile. The median age is 40.1 years, 3% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (93.6%), with 2.2% Hispanic.

Population

762
Total Population
297
People / sq mi
40.1yrs
Median Age
3% above US avg
2.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.6%
Female 48.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Beulah Valley vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only87.2%
11% above US avg
Spanish12.8%
4% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Beulah Valley vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Beulah Valley is $52,664, which is 30% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 4.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 45 minutes.

Income: Beulah Valley vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$52,664
30% below US avg
Per Capita Income$29,865
Avg Weekly Wage$1,080
IRS Avg AGI$60,729

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.0%
11% above US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)3,891
County GDP$8,764M

Business (County)

Restaurants343
Healthcare445
Retail492
Manufacturing94

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,022
14% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate0.96%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time44.5 min
Work from Home20.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Beulah Valley is $316,300, 12% above the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$316,300
12% above US avg
Median List Price$272,500

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$272,500
$/Sq Ft$228
Homes Sold3
Sale-to-List Ratio93.5%
Price Drops20.0%
Inventory10

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-Occupied87.9%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,022
14% below US avg
Effective Rate0.96%
In Beulah Valley, 28.5% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 25.2% report depression. 19.1% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Beulah Valley vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity28.5%
11% below US avg
Diabetes7.7%
Heart Disease4.8%
High Blood Pressure25.9%
Asthma11.6%
COPD5.6%
Stroke2.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking20.2%
Physical Inactivity19.1%
Depression25.2%
Mental Distress18.2%
Physical Distress12.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate96.7%
Checkup Rate70.4%
Premature Death13,502/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment6.2/10
Exercise Access78.4%
Healthcare Facilities445

Crime Rates: Beulah Valley vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)34
FEMA Disasters273

Safety Score

Beulah Valley has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation is 12.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average53.4°F
1% below US avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall12.6 inches
67% below US avg
Snowfall14.8 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation6,331 ft (1,930 m)
Area2.6 sq mi (6.7 km²)
Population Density297/sq mi
Coordinates38.0727°N, 104.9817°W
County FIPS08101
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 29.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (12% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 5.1-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 51.3%
D 46.2%

Winner: Republican by 5.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+29.8%
12% below US avg
High School+97.5%
School Test Score5.90
B Education Grade (3.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density297/sq mi
Total Area2.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries8
Healthcare Facilities445
Restaurants343
Retail Stores492

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)34
FEMA Disaster Declarations273

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute44.5 min
Work from Home20.3%

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