At a Glance
Violent Crime
147/100K
3,172/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100.0% high school+
Obesity Rate
30.1%
15.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Cotopaxi Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cotopaxi's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cotopaxi a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Cotopaxi reports 147 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 61% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,172/100K.
Education
0.0% of adults in Cotopaxi hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cotopaxi has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 13.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population34
Median Age65.4 yrs
Density117/mi²
Male / Female68% / 32%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans34.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$73,118
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty
County GDP$2,073M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,062
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership67.6%
Zillow$369,177
Housing Units74
Rent Burden31.6%
Crime
F
Violent147/100K
Property3,172/100K
Health
Obesity30.1%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking15.6%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death9,802/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain13.6 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation6,372 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 30%
Broadband34.0%
Internet Speed106 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Cotopaxi was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is San Luis Valley Regional/Bergman Field (66 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.467 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
50.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 106 Mbps.
There are 103 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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