At a Glance
Violent Crime
183/100K
3,296/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
32.8%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.6%
10.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
40°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Capulin Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Capulin's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Capulin a Good Place to Live?
C
2.3 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Capulin reports 183 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 52% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,296/100K.
Education
32.8% of adults in Capulin hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(3% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Capulin has an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C).
Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 7.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population291
Median Age14.7 yrs
Density306/mi²
Male / Female60% / 40%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans30.4%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$10,701
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$259M
Avg Weekly Wage$794
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$202,104
Housing Units57
Rent Burden27.2%
Crime
F
Violent183/100K
Property3,296/100K
Health
Obesity31.6%
Diabetes12.4%
Smoking10.3%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death12,591/100K
Climate
Avg Temp40°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain7.9 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation7,804 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+32.8%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 40%
Broadband53.0%
Internet Speed86 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Capulin was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is San Luis Valley Regional/Bergman Field (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
7.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.
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