Eads, CO

Colorado

Eads is a small town in Colorado with a population of 647. Residents earn $58,542 per year, which is 22% below the national average.

4.0 /5.0
A Great
647 Population 1,320/sq mi density
$58,542 Median Income $29,561 per capita
$129,500 Home Value $167,371 Zillow
$880 Median Rent
52°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$58,542 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$129,500 home value, $880/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $58,542
22% lower than US avg
Home Value $129,500
54% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 23.4%
31% lower than US avg
Median Rent $880
24% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 27.4%
15% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.7%
62% lower than US avg

How Eads Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population647
Median Age42.3 yrs
Density1,320/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Largest GroupWhite 90%

Economy

A
Median Income$58,542
Per Capita$29,561
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty4.7%
County GDP$119M
Commute13 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$129,500
Rent$880
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$167,371

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity27.4%
UninsuredN/A
Depression26.1%
Heart Disease5.5%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
AQI41 (Good)
Rain15.7 in/yr
Elevation4,214 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.4%
High School+96.1%
School Score5.90

Community

2024 VoteR 86% / D 12%
Commute13 min
Libraries1

Is Eads a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Eads receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Eads stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Eads is $58,542, 22% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 13 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Eads is $129,500, 54% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $880 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

23.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Eads experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.7 inches, including 13.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Eads has a population of 647 with a density of 1,320 people per square mile. The median age is 42.3 years, 9% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (90%), with 6.8% Hispanic.

Population

647
Total Population
1,320
People / sq mi
42.3yrs
Median Age
9% above US avg
0.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 46.2%
Female 53.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Eads vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.3%
25% above US avg
Spanish1.7%
87% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Eads vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Eads is $58,542, which is 22% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 13 minutes.

Income: Eads vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$58,542
22% below US avg
Per Capita Income$29,561
Avg Weekly Wage$853
IRS Avg AGI$70,062

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate4.7%
62% below US avg
Establishments (County)53
County GDP$119M

Business (County)

Healthcare5
Retail8

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time13.1 min
Work from Home0.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Eads is $129,500, 54% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $880 (24% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $167,371.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$129,500
54% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$167,371

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$880
24% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,083
1 Bedroom$1,161
2 Bedrooms$1,429
3 Bedrooms$1,861
4 Bedrooms$2,178

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied79.8%

Property Tax

In Eads, 27.4% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 26.1% report depression. 19.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Eads vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity27.4%
15% below US avg
Diabetes8.4%
Heart Disease5.5%
High Blood Pressure27.2%
Asthma12.2%
COPD6.6%
Stroke3.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking19.1%
Physical Inactivity19.3%
Depression26.1%
Mental Distress19.6%
Physical Distress13.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate95.1%
Checkup Rate69.3%
Premature Death10,214/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment5.1/10
Healthcare Facilities5

Crime Rates: Eads vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)1

Safety Score

Eads has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation is 15.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average52.4°F
3% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall15.7 inches
59% below US avg
Snowfall13.9 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation4,214 ft (1,284 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density1,320/sq mi
Coordinates38.4816°N, 102.7798°W
County FIPS08061
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural. 23.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (31% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 74.4-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 86.2%
D 11.8%

Winner: Republican by 74.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+23.4%
31% below US avg
High School+96.1%
School Test Score5.90
C+ Education Grade (2.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9Nonmetro — Rural
Population Density1,320/sq mi
Total Area0.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries1
Healthcare Facilities5
Retail Stores8

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)1

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute13.1 min
Work from Home0.6%

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