Branson, CO

Full City Profile · Colorado · Otero County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
44 Population 176/sq mi density
$50,500 Home Value $226,739 Zillow
49°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Branson, CO

At a Glance

Home Value
$50,500
82% below
Zillow: $226,739
Bachelor's Degree+
18.9%
44% below
86.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.7%
7% below
11.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F

How Branson Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Branson's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Home Value
18%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
56%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Branson a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.5 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Branson is $50,500 , 82% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $226,739. The cost of living index is 103.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1965.

Education

18.9% of adults in Branson hold a bachelor's degree or higher (44% below the national average). 86.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Branson has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population44
Median Age58.4 yrs
Density176/mi²
Male / Female55% / 46%
Foreign Born4.5%
Veterans8.1%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$18,934
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$739M
Avg Weekly Wage$892

Housing

Home Value$50,500
Rent
Ownership90.6%
Zillow$226,739
Housing Units65
Rent Burden29.2%

Health

Obesity29.7%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking11.6%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death13,766/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Rain17.6 in/yr
Elevation6,288 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+18.9%
High School+86.5%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 35%
Broadband34.4%
Internet Speed94 Mbps
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Branson was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is Southeast Colorado Regional (98 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
50.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.