All Countries
Colorado City, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Huerfano County County
Colorado City, CO
At a Glance
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)
Is Colorado City a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Colorado City residents earn a median household income of $48,692 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,329. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 208 business establishments, including 25 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Colorado City is $237,700 , 16% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $324,931. Median rent is $1,270/month, with 32.8% 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 1997.
Safety & Crime
Colorado City reports 517 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 36% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,379/100K.
Education
22.2% of adults in Colorado City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (34% below the national average). 94.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Colorado City has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 323 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.