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Fleming, CO

Full City Profile · Colorado · Phillips County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
598 Population 1,220/sq mi density
$51,875 Median Income $24,727 per capita
$120,800 Home Value $267,337 Zillow
$937 Median Rent 23.0% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 316 sunny days/yr
418 Violent Crime/100K 3,058 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$51,875 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$120,800 home value, $937/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
418 violent crimes/100K (10% above avg)
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Fleming, CO

At a Glance

Median Income
$51,875
31% below
$24,727 per capita
Home Value
$120,800
57% below
Zillow: $267,337
Median Rent
$937/mo
19% below
23.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
418/100K
10% above
3,058/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.6%
45% below
92.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
67% below
12.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.9%
13% below
17.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
316 sunny days/yr

How Fleming Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
69%
Home Value
43%
Rent
81%
Poverty
99%
Bachelor's
55%
Unemployment
33%
Crime
110%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Fleming a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Fleming residents earn a median household income of $51,875 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,727. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 186 business establishments, including 11 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Fleming is $120,800 , 57% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $267,337. Median rent is $937/month, with 23.0% 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 1962.

Safety & Crime

Fleming reports 418 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 10% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,058/100K.

Education

18.6% of adults in Fleming hold a bachelor's degree or higher (45% below the national average). 92.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Fleming has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 316 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population598
Median Age34.8 yrs
Density1,220/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.9%

Economy

B+
Median Income$51,875
Per Capita$24,727
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty12.3%
County GDP$254M
Avg Weekly Wage$961

Housing

A+
Home Value$120,800
Rent$937
Ownership70.3%
Zillow$267,337
Housing Units258
Rent Burden23.0%

Crime

F
Violent418/100K
Property3,058/100K

Health

Obesity27.9%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking17.0%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death9,191/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days316/yr
Rain17.2 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation4,238 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.6%
High School+92.0%
Graduate+5.5%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 80% / D 18%
Commute24 min
Broadband80.6%
Internet Speed106 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Fleming was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is Colorado Plains Regional (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.512 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 106 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.