At a Glance
Median Income
$53,125
$27,318 per capita
Home Value
$111,300
Zillow: $249,391
Median Rent
$742/mo
25.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
28.0%
78.4% high school+
Unemployment
6.2%
18.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.3%
16.5% smoking rate
How Eckley Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Eckley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Eckley a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Eckley residents earn a median household income of $53,125 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,318. The unemployment rate stands at 6.2% (72% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 437 business establishments, including 32 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Eckley is $111,300 , 61% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $249,391. Median rent is $742/month, with 25.8% 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 1938.
Education
28.0% of adults in Eckley hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(17% below the national average).
78.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Eckley has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 18.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population353
Median Age33.6 yrs
Density751/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born22.1%
Veterans5.8%
Economy
C+
Median Income$53,125
Per Capita$27,318
Unemployment6.2%
Poverty18.8%
County GDP$612M
Avg Weekly Wage$953
Housing
A+
Home Value$111,300
Rent$742
Ownership76.2%
Zillow$249,391
Housing Units177
Rent Burden25.8%
Health
Obesity30.3%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking16.5%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death5,886/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain18.0 in/yr
Elevation3,893 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+28.0%
High School+78.4%
Graduate+11.0%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 82% / D 16%
Commute19 min
Broadband90.1%
Internet Speed94 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Eckley was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Colorado Plains Regional (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
2.5% of the population has a disability.
22.1% of residents are foreign-born.