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Gerrard, CO

Full City Profile · Colorado · Rio Grande County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
359 Population 299/sq mi density
$90,284 Median Income $41,737 per capita
$281,700 Home Value $431,040 Zillow
37°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
365 Violent Crime/100K 1,215 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$90,284 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$281,700 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
365 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
54.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Gerrard, CO

At a Glance

Median Income
$90,284
20% above
$41,737 per capita
Home Value
$281,700
0% below
Zillow: $431,040
Violent Crime
365/100K
4% below
1,215/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
54.7%
62% above
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.1%
25% below
10.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
37°F
330 sunny days/yr

How Gerrard Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
120%
Home Value
100%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
162%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
96%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Gerrard 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

Gerrard residents earn a median household income of $90,284 , which is 20% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $41,737. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 500 business establishments, including 53 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Gerrard is $281,700 , 0% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $431,040. The cost of living index is 103.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1990.

Safety & Crime

Gerrard reports 365 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 4% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,215/100K.

Education

54.7% of adults in Gerrard hold a bachelor's degree or higher (62% above the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Gerrard has an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population359
Median Age38.8 yrs
Density299/mi²
Male / Female60% / 40%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans15.2%

Economy

A+
Median Income$90,284
Per Capita$41,737
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$580M
Avg Weekly Wage$943

Housing

A+
Home Value$281,700
Rent
Ownership82.1%
Zillow$431,040
Housing Units285
Rent Burden23.5%

Crime

F
Violent365/100K
Property1,215/100K

Health

Obesity24.1%
Diabetes6.7%
Smoking10.3%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death14,091/100K

Climate

Avg Temp37°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain15.1 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation8,123 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+54.7%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+27.4%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 37%
Commute58 min
Broadband82.1%
Internet Speed113 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Gerrard was built in 1990.
The nearest airport is San Luis Valley Regional/Bergman Field (42 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.430 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
24.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 113 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.