Cimarron Hills, CO

Colorado · Metropolitan Area

Cimarron Hills is a small city in Colorado with a population of 18,808. Residents earn $75,853 per year, which is 1% above the national average.

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
18,808 Population 3,193/sq mi density
$75,853 Median Income $33,555 per capita
$333,300 Home Value
$1,439 Median Rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$75,853 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$333,300 home value, $1,439/mo rent
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $75,853
1% higher than US avg
Home Value $333,300
18% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 27.5%
18% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,439
24% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 30.5%
5% lower than US avg
Unemployment 3.4%
6% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 7.1%
43% lower than US avg

How Cimarron Hills Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population18,808
Median Age33.1 yrs
Density3,193/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 69%

Economy

A
Median Income$75,853
Per Capita$33,555
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty7.1%
County GDP$55,117M
Commute23 min

Housing

A
Home Value$333,300
Rent$1,439
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity30.5%
UninsuredN/A
Depression25.9%
Heart Disease5.3%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
AQI41 (Good)
Rain15.9 in/yr
Elevation6,451 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+27.5%
High School+94.2%
School Score5.90

Community

2024 VoteR 54% / D 44%
Commute23 min
Libraries17

Is Cimarron Hills a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Cimarron Hills receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, a low poverty rate. Cimarron Hills offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Cimarron Hills is $75,853, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.4%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Cimarron Hills is $333,300, 18% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,439 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 4.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

27.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Cimarron Hills experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.9 inches, including 32.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Cimarron Hills has a population of 18,808 with a density of 3,193 people per square mile. The median age is 33.1 years, 15% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (68.5%), with 1.9% Hispanic, 4.9% Black.

Population

18,808
Total Population
3,193
People / sq mi
33.1yrs
Median Age
15% below US avg
5.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.7%
Female 48.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Cimarron Hills vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only86.1%
10% above US avg
Spanish13.9%
4% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Cimarron Hills vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Cimarron Hills is $75,853, which is 1% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.4% (below the 3.6% US average). 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Income: Cimarron Hills vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$75,853
1% above US avg
Per Capita Income$33,555
Avg Weekly Wage$1,298
IRS Avg AGI$82,157

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.4%
6% below US avg
Poverty Rate7.1%
43% below US avg
Establishments (County)25,331
County GDP$55,117M

Business (County)

Restaurants1,567
Healthcare2,338
Retail2,022
Manufacturing435

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,365
4% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.01%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time22.6 min
Work from Home10.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Cimarron Hills is $333,300, 18% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,439 (24% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$333,300
18% above US avg
Median List Price$437,475

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$437,475
$/Sq Ft$0
Sale-to-List Ratio0.0%
Price Drops30.3%
Inventory76

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,439
24% above US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,083
1 Bedroom$1,161
2 Bedrooms$1,429
3 Bedrooms$1,861
4 Bedrooms$2,178

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied71.8%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,365
4% below US avg
Effective Rate1.01%
In Cimarron Hills, 30.5% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 25.9% report depression. 22.4% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Cimarron Hills vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity30.5%
5% below US avg
Diabetes9.8%
Heart Disease5.3%
High Blood Pressure29.4%
Asthma12.1%
COPD6.1%
Stroke3.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking16.3%
Physical Inactivity22.4%
Depression25.9%
Mental Distress19.3%
Physical Distress14.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate92.1%
Checkup Rate73.3%
Premature Death9,566/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.3/10
Exercise Access89.8%
Healthcare Facilities2,338

Crime Rates: Cimarron Hills vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)79
FEMA Disasters91

Safety Score

Cimarron Hills has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation is 15.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average50.5°F
6% below US avg
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall15.9 inches
58% below US avg
Snowfall32.5 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation6,451 ft (1,966 m)
Area5.9 sq mi (15.3 km²)
Population Density3,193/sq mi
Coordinates38.8593°N, 104.7002°W
County FIPS08041
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 27.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (18% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 9.8-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 53.6%
D 43.8%

Winner: Republican by 9.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+27.5%
18% below US avg
High School+94.2%
School Test Score5.90
B Education Grade (3.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density3,193/sq mi
Total Area5.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries17
Healthcare Facilities2,338
Restaurants1,567
Retail Stores2,022

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)79
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute22.6 min
Work from Home10.9%

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