At a Glance
Median Income
$49,375
$29,632 per capita
Home Value
$315,400
Zillow: $431,040
Median Rent
$920/mo
31.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
40.1%
97.8% high school+
Unemployment
7.3%
6.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.2%
10.4% smoking rate
How City of Creede Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows City of Creede's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is City of Creede a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
City of Creede residents earn a median household income of $49,375 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,632. The unemployment rate stands at 7.3% (103% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 500 business establishments, including 53 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in City of Creede is $315,400 , 12% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $431,040. Median rent is $920/month, with 31.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Education
40.1% of adults in City of Creede hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(19% above the national average).
97.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
City of Creede has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C).
Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population307
Median Age42.4 yrs
Density323/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans7.6%
Economy
B
Median Income$49,375
Per Capita$29,632
Unemployment7.3%
Poverty6.0%
County GDP$580M
Avg Weekly Wage$943
Housing
B
Home Value$315,400
Rent$920
Ownership47.9%
Zillow$431,040
Housing Units306
Rent Burden31.1%
Health
Obesity25.2%
Diabetes7.3%
Smoking10.4%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death14,091/100K
Climate
Avg Temp41°F
Rain15.6 in/yr
Elevation8,811 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+40.1%
High School+97.8%
Graduate+11.6%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 37%
Commute12 min
Broadband87.0%
Internet Speed113 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in City of Creede was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional (47 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.430 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 113 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.