Colorado · Metropolitan Area
Boone is a small town in Colorado with a population of 247. Residents earn $75,190 per year, which is 0% below the national average.
Based on current data, Boone receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Boone offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Boone is $75,190, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. 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%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.
The median home value in Boone is $45,200, 84% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $988 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 0.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
12.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 97.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Boone experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.1 inches, including 21.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 83.0% |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 17.0% |
| 27% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $75,190 |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $35,924 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,080 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $60,729 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below 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 | 6.69% |
| Commute Time | 31.3 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $45,200 |
| 84% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $213,522 |
| Census Median Rent | $988 |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 51.0% |
| Studio | $1,083 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,161 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,429 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,861 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,178 |
| Owner-Occupied | 86.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,022 |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 6.69% |
| Obesity | 34.1% |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.6% |
| Heart Disease | 6.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.1% |
| Asthma | 11.4% |
| COPD | 7.3% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.4% |
| Depression | 24.2% |
| Mental Distress | 20.0% |
| Physical Distress | 16.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 69.2% |
| 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 | 52.5°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 12.1 inches |
| 68% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 21.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 4,492 ft (1,369 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 650/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.2506°N, 104.2610°W |
| County FIPS | 08101 |
Winner: Republican by 5.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 12.1% |
| 64% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.90 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 650/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 8 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 445 |
| Restaurants | 343 |
| Retail Stores | 492 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 34 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 273 |
| Avg Commute | 31.3 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |