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Haxtun, CO

Full City Profile · Colorado · Phillips County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
957 Population 1,595/sq mi density
$53,819 Median Income $36,182 per capita
$221,300 Home Value $217,022 Zillow
$570 Median Rent 32.4% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 316 sunny days/yr
222 Violent Crime/100K 889 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$53,819 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$221,300 home value, $570/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
222 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Haxtun, CO

At a Glance

Median Income
$53,819
28% below
$36,182 per capita
Home Value
$221,300
21% below
Zillow: $217,022
Median Rent
$570/mo
51% below
32.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
222/100K
41% below
889/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.5%
24% below
96.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.5%
58% below
20.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.0%
13% below
14.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
316 sunny days/yr

How Haxtun Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
72%
Home Value
79%
Rent
49%
Poverty
166%
Bachelor's
76%
Unemployment
42%
Crime
59%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Haxtun a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Haxtun residents earn a median household income of $53,819 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,182. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 186 business establishments, including 11 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Haxtun is $221,300 , 21% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $217,022. Median rent is $570/month, with 32.4% 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 1963.

Safety & Crime

Haxtun reports 222 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 41% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 889/100K.

Education

25.5% of adults in Haxtun hold a bachelor's degree or higher (24% below the national average). 96.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Haxtun has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 316 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population957
Median Age44.8 yrs
Density1,595/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.1%

Economy

B
Median Income$53,819
Per Capita$36,182
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty20.6%
County GDP$254M
Avg Weekly Wage$961

Housing

A
Home Value$221,300
Rent$570
Ownership80.7%
Zillow$217,022
Housing Units442
Rent Burden32.4%

Crime

F
Violent222/100K
Property889/100K

Health

Obesity28.0%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking14.5%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death9,191/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days316/yr
Rain17.2 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation4,033 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+25.5%
High School+96.0%
Graduate+1.3%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 80% / D 18%
Commute16 min
Broadband80.7%
Internet Speed106 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Haxtun was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Colorado Plains Regional (45 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.512 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
23.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 106 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.