Colorado
Gypsum is a small city in Colorado with a population of 8,481. Residents earn $124,534 per year, which is 66% above the national average.
Based on current data, Gypsum receives an overall livability score of 4.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Gypsum stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Gypsum is $124,534, which is significantly higher than the national average — 66% above $75,149. This places Gypsum among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.5%. Only 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
The median home value in Gypsum is $553,600, making it a premium housing market at 96% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,198 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 4.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
30.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 83.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Gypsum experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 57.8% |
| 26% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 42.2% |
| 215% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $124,534 |
| 66% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $49,786 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,255 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $140,899 |
| Unemployment | 0.5% |
| 86% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.1% |
| 75% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,891 |
| County GDP | $6,935M |
| Restaurants | 301 |
| Healthcare | 203 |
| Retail | 386 |
| Manufacturing | 50 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $7,733 |
| 121% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.40% |
| Commute Time | 22.2 min |
| Work from Home | 8.1% |
| Census Median | $553,600 |
| 96% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $687,098 |
| Median List Price | $899,000 |
| Median List Price | $899,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $368 |
| Homes Sold | 5 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.1% |
| Price Drops | 13.6% |
| Inventory | 22 |
| Census Median Rent | $2,198 |
| 89% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $2,875 |
| Studio | $1,083 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,161 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,429 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,861 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,178 |
| Owner-Occupied | 74.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $7,733 |
| 121% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.40% |
| Obesity | 25.8% |
| 20% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.3% |
| Heart Disease | 5.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 24.5% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| COPD | 5.5% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.3% |
| Depression | 20.5% |
| Mental Distress | 16.5% |
| Physical Distress | 13.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 68.7% |
| Premature Death | 4,321/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 92.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 203 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| FEMA Disasters | 182 |
| Annual Average | 49.8°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 20.0 inches |
| 47% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 6,528 ft (1,990 m) |
| Area | 8.8 sq mi (22.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 959/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.6202°N, 106.9564°W |
| County FIPS | 08037 |
Winner: Democrat by 24.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 30.3% |
| 10% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 83.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.90 |
| RUCC Code 5 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+ |
| Population Density | 959/sq mi |
| Total Area | 8.8 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 9 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 9 |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 203 |
| Restaurants | 301 |
| Retail Stores | 386 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 182 |
| Avg Commute | 22.2 min |
| Work from Home | 8.1% |