Fowler, CO

Full City Profile · Colorado · Pueblo County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
1,101 Population 1,966/sq mi density
$42,083 Median Income $31,644 per capita
$141,300 Home Value $184,597 Zillow
$823 Median Rent 31.3% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$42,083 median income, 0.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$141,300 home value, $823/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Fowler, CO

At a Glance

Median Income
$42,083
44% below
$31,644 per capita
Home Value
$141,300
50% below
Zillow: $184,597
Median Rent
$823/mo
29% below
31.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.2%
31% below
97.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.9%
75% below
16.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.7%
2% above
15.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Fowler Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
56%
Home Value
50%
Rent
71%
Poverty
133%
Bachelor's
69%
Unemployment
25%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Fowler a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Fowler residents earn a median household income of $42,083 , which is 44% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,644. The unemployment rate stands at 0.9% (75% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,891 business establishments, including 343 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Fowler is $141,300 , 50% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $184,597. Median rent is $823/month, with 31.3% 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 1955.

Education

23.2% of adults in Fowler hold a bachelor's degree or higher (31% below the national average). 97.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Fowler has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Data Overview

People

Population1,101
Median Age54.8 yrs
Density1,966/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born2.8%
Veterans9.7%

Economy

B
Median Income$42,083
Per Capita$31,644
Unemployment0.9%
Poverty16.5%
County GDP$8,764M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,080

Housing

A+
Home Value$141,300
Rent$823
Ownership67.2%
Zillow$184,597
Housing Units658
Rent Burden31.3%

Health

Obesity32.7%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking15.1%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death13,502/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain11.6 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation4,339 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.2%
High School+97.0%
Graduate+5.3%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 51% / D 46%
Commute27 min
Broadband66.2%
Internet Speed109 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries8

Did You Know?

The median home in Fowler was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is Southeast Colorado Regional (73 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
19.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 109 Mbps.
There are 343 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 34 fatal vehicle crashes.
273 declared natural disasters on record.