Colorado
City of Creede is a small town in Colorado with a population of 307. Residents earn $49,375 per year, which is 34% below the national average.
Based on current data, City of Creede receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes. City of Creede offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in City of Creede is $49,375, 34% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.1% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 6.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 12 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in City of Creede is $315,400, 12% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $920 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. The price-to-income ratio of 6.4x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Educational attainment is solid, with 40.1% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 97.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
City of Creede has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F. Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $49,375 |
| 34% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $29,632 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $943 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $60,839 |
| Unemployment | 5.1% |
| 42% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.0% |
| 52% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 500 |
| County GDP | $580M |
| Restaurants | 53 |
| Healthcare | 28 |
| Retail | 51 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,187 |
| 38% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.69% |
| Commute Time | 11.5 min |
| Work from Home | 2.9% |
| Census Median | $315,400 |
| 12% above US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $920 |
| 21% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,083 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,161 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,429 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,861 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,178 |
| Owner-Occupied | 47.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,187 |
| 38% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.69% |
| Obesity | 25.2% |
| 21% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.3% |
| Heart Disease | 4.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 25.4% |
| Asthma | 11.3% |
| COPD | 5.0% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 15.3% |
| Depression | 24.5% |
| Mental Distress | 16.7% |
| Physical Distress | 11.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 65.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 70.8% |
| Premature Death | 14,091/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 83.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 28 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 40.9°F |
| 24% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 15.7 inches |
| 59% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 8,811 ft (2,686 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 323/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.8486°N, 106.9251°W |
| County FIPS | 08105 |
Winner: Republican by 23.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 40.1% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.90 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 323/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 28 |
| Restaurants | 53 |
| Retail Stores | 51 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 11.5 min |
| Work from Home | 2.9% |