Colorado · Metropolitan Area
Elbert is a small town in Colorado with a population of 150. Residents earn $56,500 per year, which is 25% below the national average.
Based on current data, Elbert receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, long commute times. Elbert offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Elbert is $56,500, 25% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.4%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 40 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Elbert is $263,200, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,188 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 4.7x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
23.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Elbert has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 21.6 inches, including 101.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $56,500 |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $40,598 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,634 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $146,479 |
| Unemployment | 3.4% |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 16,132 |
| County GDP | $31,178M |
| Restaurants | 647 |
| Healthcare | 1,115 |
| Retail | 955 |
| Manufacturing | 156 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,238 |
| 50% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.99% |
| Commute Time | 40.3 min |
| Work from Home | 5.5% |
| Census Median | $263,200 |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $602,614 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,188 |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 18.8% |
| Studio | $1,643 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,754 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,089 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,734 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,049 |
| Owner-Occupied | 84.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,238 |
| 50% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.99% |
| Obesity | 25.1% |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.5% |
| Heart Disease | 5.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.3% |
| Asthma | 10.8% |
| COPD | 5.1% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 16.0% |
| Depression | 22.3% |
| Mental Distress | 17.0% |
| Physical Distress | 11.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 92.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 69.2% |
| Premature Death | 4,121/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 91.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,115 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 24 |
| Annual Average | 43.9°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 21.6 inches |
| 43% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 101.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 6,841 ft (2,085 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 273/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.2189°N, 104.5404°W |
| County FIPS | 08035 |
Winner: Republican by 7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 23.6% |
| 30% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.2% |
| School Test Score | 6.06 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 273/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 76.0% |
| Public Libraries | 7 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,115 |
| Restaurants | 647 |
| Retail Stores | 955 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 24 |
| Avg Commute | 40.3 min |
| Work from Home | 5.5% |