Colorado
Cheraw is a small town in Colorado with a population of 211. Residents earn $38,542 per year, which is 49% below the national average.
Based on current data, Cheraw receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Cheraw offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Cheraw is $38,542, 49% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.9%, indicating a healthy job market. 12.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Cheraw is $97,900, 65% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,022 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
10.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Cheraw experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 13.0 inches, including 14.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 92.8% |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 7.2% |
| 46% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $38,542 |
| 49% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $26,309 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,069 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $43,934 |
| Unemployment | 3.9% |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.0% |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 76 |
| County GDP | $176M |
| Healthcare | 5 |
| Retail | 11 |
| Commute Time | 19.8 min |
| Work from Home | 5.4% |
| Census Median | $97,900 |
| 65% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $1,022 |
| 12% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 51.0% |
| Studio | $1,083 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,161 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,429 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,861 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,178 |
| Owner-Occupied | 70.8% |
| Obesity | 30.7% |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.5% |
| Heart Disease | 5.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.6% |
| Asthma | 11.7% |
| COPD | 5.5% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.2% |
| Depression | 24.4% |
| Mental Distress | 18.4% |
| Physical Distress | 12.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 92.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 69.3% |
| Premature Death | 16,105/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 2.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 5 |
| Annual Average | 52.5°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 13.0 inches |
| 66% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 14.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 4,134 ft (1,260 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,172/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.1077°N, 103.5110°W |
| County FIPS | 08025 |
Winner: Republican by 47.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 10.6% |
| 69% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.90 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,172/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 5 |
| Retail Stores | 11 |
| Avg Commute | 19.8 min |
| Work from Home | 5.4% |