At a Glance
Median Income
$8,839
$10,174 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
100.0%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.6%
14.8% smoking rate
How Crestone Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Crestone's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Crestone a Good Place to Live?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Crestone residents earn a median household income of $8,839 , which is 88% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $10,174. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 623 business establishments, including 53 restaurants.
Education
100.0% of adults in Crestone hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(197% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Crestone has an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C).
Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.
Data Overview
People
Population31
Median Age62.0 yrs
Density79/mi²
Male / Female3% / 97%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$8,839
Per Capita$10,174
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$912M
Avg Weekly Wage$947
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership93.3%
Zillow$356,245
Housing Units51
Rent Burden26.3%
Health
Obesity25.6%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking14.8%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death12,905/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Rain12.4 in/yr
AQI26 (Good)
Elevation7,968 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+100.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 54% / D 43%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed97 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Crestone was founded in 1880.
The median home in Crestone was built in 1991.
86.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is San Luis Valley Regional/Bergman Field (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.474 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.