At a Glance
Median Income
$58,542
$29,561 per capita
Home Value
$129,500
Zillow: $167,371
Median Rent
$880/mo
23.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
255/100K
5,475/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.4%
96.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
4.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.4%
15.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Eads Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Eads's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Eads a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Eads residents earn a median household income of $58,542 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,561. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 53 business establishments, including 3 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Eads is $129,500 , 54% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $167,371. Median rent is $880/month, with 23.9% 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 1959.
Safety & Crime
Eads reports 255 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 33% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 5,475/100K.
Education
23.4% of adults in Eads hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(31% below the national average).
96.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Eads has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population647
Median Age42.3 yrs
Density1,320/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$58,542
Per Capita$29,561
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty4.7%
County GDP$119M
Avg Weekly Wage$853
Housing
A+
Home Value$129,500
Rent$880
Ownership79.8%
Zillow$167,371
Housing Units314
Rent Burden23.9%
Crime
F
Violent255/100K
Property5,475/100K
Health
Obesity27.4%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking15.0%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death10,214/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain15.7 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation4,214 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.4%
High School+96.1%
Graduate+6.0%
School Score6.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 86% / D 12%
Commute13 min
Broadband82.1%
Internet Speed17 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Eads was founded in 1887.
The median home in Eads was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is Southeast Colorado Regional (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.450 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
6.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.