At a Glance
Median Income
$63,646
$30,814 per capita
Home Value
$215,000
Zillow: $417,314
Median Rent
$1,319/mo
25.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.7%
84.6% high school+
Unemployment
9.0%
7.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.5%
14.7% smoking rate
How De Beque Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows De Beque's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is De Beque a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
De Beque residents earn a median household income of $63,646 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,814. The unemployment rate stands at 9.0% (150% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,690 business establishments, including 370 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in De Beque is $215,000 , 24% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $417,314. Median rent is $1,319/month, with 25.9% 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 1990.
Education
15.7% of adults in De Beque hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(53% below the national average).
84.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
De Beque has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population466
Median Age43.3 yrs
Density168/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Foreign Born3.2%
Veterans13.8%
Economy
B
Median Income$63,646
Per Capita$30,814
Unemployment9.0%
Poverty7.8%
County GDP$9,476M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,102
Housing
A+
Home Value$215,000
Rent$1,319
Ownership78.7%
Zillow$417,314
Housing Units231
Rent Burden25.9%
Health
Obesity30.5%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking14.7%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death8,653/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain15.3 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation4,953 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.7%
High School+84.6%
Graduate+8.1%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 37%
Commute39 min
Broadband93.4%
Internet Speed116 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries8
Did You Know?
De Beque was founded in 1880.
The median home in De Beque was built in 1990.
The nearest airport is Grand Junction Regional (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.440 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 116 Mbps.
There are 370 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 28 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.