Colorado
Hillrose is a small town in Colorado with a population of 266. Residents earn $72,083 per year, which is 4% below the national average.
Based on current data, Hillrose receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, long commute times. Hillrose offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Hillrose is $72,083, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 7.3% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Hillrose is $204,800, 27% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,363 per month. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
21.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Hillrose experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.9 inches, including 32.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 97.6% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.4% |
| 82% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $72,083 |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $34,953 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,094 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $61,894 |
| Unemployment | 7.3% |
| 103% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 880 |
| County GDP | $2,043M |
| Restaurants | 61 |
| Healthcare | 61 |
| Retail | 92 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,514 |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.23% |
| Commute Time | 35.4 min |
| Work from Home | 6.5% |
| Census Median | $204,800 |
| 27% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $249,141 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,363 |
| 17% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,083 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,161 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,429 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,861 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,178 |
| Owner-Occupied | 77.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,514 |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.23% |
| Obesity | 29.0% |
| 10% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.8% |
| Heart Disease | 5.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.5% |
| Asthma | 11.1% |
| COPD | 5.1% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 17.0% |
| Depression | 23.4% |
| Mental Distress | 17.7% |
| Physical Distress | 12.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 81.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 69.0% |
| Premature Death | 9,510/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 76.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 61 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| Annual Average | 48.3°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 15.9 inches |
| 58% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 32.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 4,169 ft (1,271 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,400/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.3245°N, 103.5222°W |
| County FIPS | 08087 |
Winner: Republican by 48.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 21.7% |
| 36% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.90 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,400/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 61 |
| Restaurants | 61 |
| Retail Stores | 92 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| Avg Commute | 35.4 min |
| Work from Home | 6.5% |