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Idalia, CO

Full City Profile · Colorado · Kit Carson County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
94 Population 1,044/sq mi density
$144,453 Median Income $66,655 per capita
$898 Median Rent 9.0% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
42 Violent Crime/100K 125 property/100K
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$144,453 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
42 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
80.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Idalia, CO

At a Glance

Median Income
$144,453
92% above
$66,655 per capita
Median Rent
$898/mo
23% below
9.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
42/100K
89% below
125/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
80.6%
139% above
97.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
23.9%
26% below
9.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
330 sunny days/yr

How Idalia Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
192%
Rent
77%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
239%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
11%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Idalia a Good Place to Live?

A
4.0 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Idalia residents earn a median household income of $144,453 , which is 92% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $66,655. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 333 business establishments, including 26 restaurants.

Safety & Crime

Idalia reports 42 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 89% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 125/100K.

Education

80.6% of adults in Idalia hold a bachelor's degree or higher (139% above the national average). 97.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Idalia has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population94
Median Age44.5 yrs
Density1,044/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans67.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$144,453
Per Capita$66,655
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$651M
Avg Weekly Wage$914

Housing

A+
Home Value
Rent$898
Ownership4.7%
Zillow$298,115
Housing Units47
Rent Burden9.0%

Crime

F
Violent42/100K
Property125/100K

Health

Obesity23.9%
Diabetes7.1%
Smoking9.7%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death10,204/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain19.1 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation3,967 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+80.6%
High School+97.0%
Graduate+73.2%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 83% / D 15%
Commute26 min
Broadband43.0%
Internet Speed55 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Idalia was built in 1955.
26.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Colorado Plains Regional (59 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.462 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.