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Hotchkiss, CO

Full City Profile · Colorado · Delta County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,147 Population 1,233/sq mi density
$58,125 Median Income $41,538 per capita
$265,500 Home Value $447,757 Zillow
$1,147 Median Rent 29.9% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
215 Violent Crime/100K 2,146 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$58,125 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$265,500 home value, $1,147/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
215 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Hotchkiss, CO

At a Glance

Median Income
$58,125
23% below
$41,538 per capita
Home Value
$265,500
6% below
Zillow: $447,757
Median Rent
$1,147/mo
1% below
29.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
215/100K
44% below
2,146/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.0%
41% below
95.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
44% below
12.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.9%
19% below
13.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
330 sunny days/yr

How Hotchkiss Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
77%
Home Value
94%
Rent
99%
Poverty
97%
Bachelor's
59%
Unemployment
56%
Crime
56%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hotchkiss 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

Hotchkiss residents earn a median household income of $58,125 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $41,538. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,041 business establishments, including 77 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Hotchkiss is $265,500 , 6% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $447,757. Median rent is $1,147/month, with 29.9% 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 1973.

Safety & Crime

Hotchkiss reports 215 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 44% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,146/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

20.0% of adults in Hotchkiss hold a bachelor's degree or higher (41% below the national average). 95.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Hotchkiss has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 14.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population1,147
Median Age43.2 yrs
Density1,233/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans14.9%

Economy

B+
Median Income$58,125
Per Capita$41,538
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty12.0%
County GDP$1,203M
Avg Weekly Wage$920

Housing

A
Home Value$265,500
Rent$1,147
Ownership78.1%
Zillow$447,757
Housing Units409
Rent Burden29.9%

Crime

F
Violent215/100K
Property2,146/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary322/100K

Health

Obesity25.9%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking13.7%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death9,512/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain14.3 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation5,330 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.0%
High School+95.8%
Graduate+7.1%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 31%
Commute24 min
Broadband68.7%
Internet Speed123 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Hotchkiss was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Montrose Regional (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.467 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
26.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 123 Mbps.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.