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Fort Lupton, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Weld County County
Fort Lupton, CO
At a Glance
How Fort Lupton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fort Lupton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Fort Lupton a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Fort Lupton residents earn a median household income of $64,850 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,586. The unemployment rate stands at 5.1% (42% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,567 business establishments, including 544 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fort Lupton is $372,400 , 32% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $466,243. Median rent is $1,296/month, with 39.8% 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 1977.
Safety & Crime
Fort Lupton reports 52 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 86% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 722/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
12.9% of adults in Fort Lupton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (62% below the national average). 76.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fort Lupton has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 316 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 14.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.