At a Glance
Violent Crime
329/100K
1,825/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
47.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.4%
15.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Brandon Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Brandon's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Brandon a Good Place to Live?
D
1.9 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Brandon reports 329 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 13% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,825/100K.
Education
0.0% of adults in Brandon hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
47.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Brandon has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population19
Density158/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans19.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty100.0%
County GDP$119M
Avg Weekly Wage$853
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$167,371
Housing Units15
Rent Burden29.6%
Crime
F
Violent329/100K
Property1,825/100K
Health
Obesity27.4%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking15.0%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death10,214/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain16.3 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation3,923 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+47.4%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 86% / D 12%
Broadband9.0%
Internet Speed17 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The nearest airport is Southeast Colorado Regional (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.450 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
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