Colorado · Metropolitan Area
Fowler is a small town in Colorado with a population of 1,101. Residents earn $42,083 per year, which is 44% below the national average.
Based on current data, Fowler receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Fowler offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Fowler is $42,083, 44% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.4%. The poverty rate of 16.5% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
The median home value in Fowler is $141,300, 50% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $823 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Fowler is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 86 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 515 per 100,000, 74% below the national average.
23.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 97.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Fowler experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.1 inches, including 21.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 93.8% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 6.2% |
| 54% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $42,083 |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $31,644 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,080 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $60,729 |
| Unemployment | 0.4% |
| 89% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 16.5% |
| 33% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,891 |
| County GDP | $8,764M |
| Restaurants | 343 |
| Healthcare | 445 |
| Retail | 492 |
| Manufacturing | 94 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,022 |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.14% |
| Commute Time | 27.3 min |
| Work from Home | 8.5% |
| Census Median | $141,300 |
| 50% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $181,845 |
| Census Median Rent | $823 |
| 29% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,083 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,161 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,429 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,861 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,178 |
| Owner-Occupied | 67.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,022 |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.14% |
| Obesity | 32.7% |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.6% |
| Heart Disease | 5.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.9% |
| Asthma | 11.9% |
| COPD | 7.0% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.2% |
| Depression | 25.4% |
| Mental Distress | 19.2% |
| Physical Distress | 14.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 89.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 69.6% |
| Premature Death | 13,502/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 78.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 445 |
| Total Violent | 85.8/100K |
| 77% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 85.8/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 515.0/100K |
| 74% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 85.8/100K |
| Theft | 429.2/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 34 |
| FEMA Disasters | 273 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 52.5°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 12.1 inches |
| 68% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 21.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 4,339 ft (1,323 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,966/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.1306°N, 104.0261°W |
| County FIPS | 08101 |
Winner: Republican by 5.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 23.2% |
| 31% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.90 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 1,966/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 8 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 445 |
| Restaurants | 343 |
| Retail Stores | 492 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 34 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 273 |
| Avg Commute | 27.3 min |
| Work from Home | 8.5% |