At a Glance
Median Income
$75,234
$14,178 per capita
Violent Crime
154/100K
768/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.7%
69.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
39.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.3%
23.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Colorado City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Colorado City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Colorado City a Good Place to Live?
C
2.1 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Colorado City residents earn a median household income of $75,234 , which is 0% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $14,178. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 39.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,256 business establishments, including 474 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Colorado City reports 154 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 60% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 768/100K.
Education
13.7% of adults in Colorado City hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(59% below the national average).
69.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Colorado City has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 14.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population2,598
Median Age20.4 yrs
Density291/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$75,234
Per Capita$14,178
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty39.6%
County GDP$11,555M
Avg Weekly Wage$936
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership52.8%
Zillow$335,205
Housing Units589
Rent Burden25.6%
Crime
F
Violent154/100K
Property768/100K
Health
Obesity34.3%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking23.9%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death6,937/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain14.3 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation4,953 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.7%
High School+69.4%
Graduate+1.9%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 23%
Commute20 min
Broadband92.5%
Internet Speed96 Mbps
Libraries8
Did You Know?
Colorado City was founded in 1913.
The median home in Colorado City was built in 1992.
The nearest airport is St George Regional (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.446 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 474 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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