At a Glance
Median Income
$69,861
$33,794 per capita
Home Value
$196,100
Zillow: $299,043
Median Rent
$822/mo
23.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
26.5%
94.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
8.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.1%
14.9% smoking rate
How Cascade Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cascade's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cascade a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Cascade residents earn a median household income of $69,861 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,794. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 667 business establishments, including 39 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cascade is $196,100 , 30% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $299,043. Median rent is $822/month, with 23.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Education
26.5% of adults in Cascade hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(21% below the national average).
94.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cascade has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,565
Median Age30.4 yrs
Density1,336/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born1.8%
Veterans3.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$69,861
Per Capita$33,794
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty8.4%
County GDP$858M
Avg Weekly Wage$963
Housing
A+
Home Value$196,100
Rent$822
Ownership68.7%
Zillow$299,043
Housing Units930
Rent Burden23.4%
Health
Obesity35.1%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking14.9%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death5,993/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain39.3 in/yr
Elevation860 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.5%
High School+94.8%
Graduate+8.2%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 36%
Commute22 min
Broadband89.7%
Internet Speed86 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Cascade was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Monticello Regional (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.395 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
8.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.