Flagler, CO

Full City Profile · Colorado · Washington County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
597 Population 417/sq mi density
$37,941 Median Income $28,825 per capita
$123,600 Home Value $229,626 Zillow
$840 Median Rent 29.1% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$37,941 median income, 15.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$123,600 home value, $840/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Flagler, CO

At a Glance

Median Income
$37,941
50% below
$28,825 per capita
Home Value
$123,600
56% below
Zillow: $229,626
Median Rent
$840/mo
28% below
29.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.0%
41% below
82.0% high school+
Unemployment
15.4%
328% above
9.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.0%
10% below
15.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Flagler Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Flagler's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
50%
Home Value
44%
Rent
72%
Poverty
73%
Bachelor's
59%
Unemployment
428%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Flagler 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

Flagler residents earn a median household income of $37,941 , which is 50% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,825. The unemployment rate stands at 15.4% (328% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 154 business establishments, including 4 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Flagler is $123,600 , 56% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $229,626. Median rent is $840/month, with 29.1% 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 1960.

Education

20.0% of adults in Flagler hold a bachelor's degree or higher (41% below the national average). 82.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Flagler has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 16.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population597
Median Age41.2 yrs
Density417/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born4.5%
Veterans10.8%

Economy

C
Median Income$37,941
Per Capita$28,825
Unemployment15.4%
Poverty9.0%
County GDP$188M
Avg Weekly Wage$834

Housing

A+
Home Value$123,600
Rent$840
Ownership51.6%
Zillow$229,626
Housing Units324
Rent Burden29.1%

Health

Obesity29.0%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking15.7%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death11,152/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain16.5 in/yr
Elevation4,954 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.0%
High School+82.0%
Graduate+12.8%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 87% / D 12%
Commute15 min
Broadband82.2%
Internet Speed48 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1

Did You Know?

Flagler was founded in 1888.
The median home in Flagler was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is Colorado Plains Regional (61 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
26.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.