At a Glance
Home Value
$225,000
Zillow: $372,860
Violent Crime
248/100K
2,590/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.0%
60.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.5%
15.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
260 sunny days/yr
How Durango Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Durango's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Durango a Good Place to Live?
D
1.8 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Durango is $225,000 , 20% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $372,860. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1961.
Safety & Crime
Durango reports 248 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 35% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,590/100K.
Education
20.0% of adults in Durango hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(41% below the national average).
60.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Durango has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population14
Median Age33.5 yrs
Density175/mi²
Male / Female64% / 36%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$36,943
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$9,160M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,128
Housing
Home Value$225,000
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$372,860
Housing Units9
Rent Burden27.9%
Crime
F
Violent248/100K
Property2,590/100K
Health
Obesity35.5%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking15.9%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death6,844/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain38.8 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation648 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.0%
High School+60.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 54% / D 45%
Broadband8.0%
Internet Speed114 Mbps
EV Stations16
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Durango was built in 1961.
28.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Dubuque Regional (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
25.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 114 Mbps.
There are 242 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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