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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
| English Only | 98.3% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.7% |
| 87% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $58,542 |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $29,561 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $853 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $70,062 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.7% |
| 62% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 53 |
| County GDP | $119M |
| Healthcare | 5 |
| Retail | 8 |
| Commute Time | 13.1 min |
| Work from Home | 0.6% |
| Census Median | $129,500 |
| 54% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $167,371 |
| Census Median Rent | $880 |
| 24% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,083 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,161 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,429 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,861 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,178 |
| Owner-Occupied | 79.8% |
| Obesity | 27.4% |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.4% |
| Heart Disease | 5.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.2% |
| Asthma | 12.2% |
| COPD | 6.6% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.3% |
| Depression | 26.1% |
| Mental Distress | 19.6% |
| Physical Distress | 13.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 69.3% |
| Premature Death | 10,214/100K |
| Food Environment | 5.1/10 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 5 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Annual Average | 52.4°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 15.7 inches |
| 59% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 13.9 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 4,214 ft (1,284 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,320/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.4816°N, 102.7798°W |
| County FIPS | 08061 |
Winner: Republican by 74.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 23.4% |
| 31% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.90 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 1,320/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 5 |
| Retail Stores | 8 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 13.1 min |
| Work from Home | 0.6% |