Ignacio, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · La Plata County County
Ignacio, CO
At a Glance
How Ignacio Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ignacio's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Ignacio a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Ignacio residents earn a median household income of $65,759 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,733. The unemployment rate stands at 6.7% (86% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,080 business establishments, including 228 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ignacio is $252,200 , 11% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $470,585. Median rent is $1,146/month, with 33.3% 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 1975.
Safety & Crime
Ignacio reports 388 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 2% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,941/100K.
Education
17.5% of adults in Ignacio hold a bachelor's degree or higher (48% below the national average). 87.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ignacio has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 13.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 46.