Colorado · Metropolitan Area
Blende is a small town in Colorado with a population of 646. Residents earn $50,385 per year, which is 33% below the national average.
Based on current data, Blende receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Blende offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Blende is $50,385, 33% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.5%, indicating a healthy job market. The poverty rate of 20.4% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.
The median home value in Blende is $240,700, 15% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,479 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 4.8x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
25.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Blende 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 13.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 93.1% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 6.9% |
| 49% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $50,385 |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $30,857 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,080 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $60,729 |
| Unemployment | 4.5% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 20.4% |
| 65% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,891 |
| County GDP | $8,764M |
| Restaurants | 343 |
| Healthcare | 445 |
| Retail | 492 |
| Manufacturing | 94 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,022 |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.26% |
| Commute Time | 20.0 min |
| Work from Home | 6.1% |
| Census Median | $240,700 |
| 15% below US avg |
| $/Sq Ft | $115 |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 95.7% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 1 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,479 |
| 27% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,083 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,161 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,429 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,861 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,178 |
| Owner-Occupied | 68.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,022 |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.26% |
| Obesity | 33.0% |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.9% |
| Heart Disease | 5.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.1% |
| Asthma | 11.2% |
| COPD | 5.8% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.7% |
| Depression | 23.5% |
| Mental Distress | 18.3% |
| Physical Distress | 14.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 70.8% |
| Premature Death | 13,502/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 78.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 445 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 34 |
| FEMA Disasters | 273 |
| Annual Average | 53.1°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 13.8 inches |
| 64% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 4,718 ft (1,438 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 769/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.2498°N, 104.5687°W |
| County FIPS | 08101 |
Winner: Republican by 5.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 25.7% |
| 24% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.90 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 769/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 8 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 445 |
| Restaurants | 343 |
| Retail Stores | 492 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 34 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 273 |
| Avg Commute | 20.0 min |
| Work from Home | 6.1% |