At a Glance
Median Income
$8,839
$10,174 per capita
Violent Crime
225/100K
2,026/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
100.0%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.6%
14.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F
330 sunny days/yr
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?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
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.
Safety & Crime
Crestone reports 225 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 41% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,026/100K.
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. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population31
Median Age62.0 yrs
Density79/mi²
Male / Female3% / 97%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans30.0%
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$345,504
Housing Units51
Rent Burden26.3%
Crime
F
Violent225/100K
Property2,026/100K
Health
Obesity25.6%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking14.8%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death12,905/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain12.4 in/yr
AQI41 (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%
Broadband30.0%
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.
12.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
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