At a Glance
Median Income
$51,750
$33,298 per capita
Home Value
$164,100
Zillow: $234,385
Median Rent
$888/mo
35.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
24.3%
95.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
5.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.1%
16.3% smoking rate
How Genoa Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Genoa's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Genoa a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Genoa residents earn a median household income of $51,750 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,298. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.0% 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 Genoa is $164,100 , 42% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $234,385. Median rent is $888/month, with 35.0% 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 1950.
Education
24.3% of adults in Genoa hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(28% below the national average).
95.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Genoa has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 16.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population179
Median Age51.1 yrs
Density577/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans27.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$51,750
Per Capita$33,298
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty5.0%
County GDP$188M
Avg Weekly Wage$834
Housing
A+
Home Value$164,100
Rent$888
Ownership76.8%
Zillow$234,385
Housing Units108
Rent Burden35.0%
Health
Obesity28.1%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking16.3%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death11,152/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain16.2 in/yr
Elevation5,599 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.3%
High School+95.8%
Graduate+2.9%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 87% / D 12%
Commute27 min
Broadband65.3%
Internet Speed48 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Genoa was built in 1950.
16.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Colorado Plains Regional (64 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
24.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.