At a Glance
Median Income
$75,190
$35,924 per capita
Home Value
$45,200
Zillow: $221,776
Median Rent
$988/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.1%
97.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.1%
17.6% smoking rate
How Boone Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Boone's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Boone a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Boone residents earn a median household income of $75,190 , which is 0% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,924. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,891 business establishments, including 343 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Boone is $45,200 , 84% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $221,776. Median rent is $988/month, with 51.0% 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 1952.
Education
12.1% of adults in Boone hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(64% below the national average).
97.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Boone 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 totals 12.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population247
Median Age57.7 yrs
Density650/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans9.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$75,190
Per Capita$35,924
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$8,764M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,080
Housing
A+
Home Value$45,200
Rent$988
Ownership86.6%
Zillow$221,776
Housing Units246
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity34.1%
Diabetes11.6%
Smoking17.6%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death13,502/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain12.3 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation4,492 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+12.1%
High School+97.7%
Graduate+3.3%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 46%
Commute31 min
Broadband81.9%
Internet Speed109 Mbps
EV Stations36
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Boone was built in 1952.
The nearest airport is Southeast Colorado Regional (86 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
28.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 109 Mbps.
There are 343 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 34 fatal vehicle crashes.
273 declared natural disasters on record.