Colorado
Hooper is a small town in Colorado with a population of 168. Residents earn $44,844 per year, which is 40% below the national average.
Based on current data, Hooper receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, long commute times. Hooper offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Hooper is $44,844, 40% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. The poverty rate of 24.3% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 42 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Hooper is $159,400, 43% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. A price-to-income ratio of 3.6x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
29.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Hooper has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F. Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.4 inches, including 58.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 91.6% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 8.4% |
| 37% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $44,844 |
| 40% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $18,297 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $947 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $57,919 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 24.3% |
| 96% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 623 |
| County GDP | $912M |
| Restaurants | 53 |
| Healthcare | 79 |
| Retail | 82 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,352 |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.48% |
| Commute Time | 42.3 min |
| Work from Home | 4.7% |
| Census Median | $159,400 |
| 43% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,083 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,161 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,429 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,861 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,178 |
| Owner-Occupied | 70.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,352 |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.48% |
| Obesity | 24.5% |
| 24% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.3% |
| Heart Disease | 5.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 23.5% |
| Asthma | 9.5% |
| COPD | 5.4% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 16.6% |
| Depression | 20.1% |
| Mental Distress | 15.2% |
| Physical Distress | 11.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 58.3% |
| Premature Death | 12,905/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 82.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 79 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Annual Average | 43.6°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 12.4 inches |
| 67% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 58.6 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 7,559 ft (2,304 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 672/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.7460°N, 105.8777°W |
| County FIPS | 08003 |
Winner: Republican by 10.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 29.6% |
| 12% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.90 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 672/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 56.0% |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 79 |
| Restaurants | 53 |
| Retail Stores | 82 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 42.3 min |
| Work from Home | 4.7% |