Jackson Lake, CO

Full City Profile · Colorado · Weld County County

1.7 /5.0
D Poor
218 Population 71/sq mi density
$336,500 Home Value $325,452 Zillow
50°F Avg Temperature
D
Overall
1.7 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Jackson Lake, CO

At a Glance

Home Value
$336,500
19% above
Zillow: $325,452
Bachelor's Degree+
8.8%
74% below
77.5% high school+
Unemployment
5.1%
42% above
24.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.2%
9% below
15.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

How Jackson Lake Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Home Value
119%
Poverty
196%
Bachelor's
26%
Unemployment
142%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Jackson Lake a Good Place to Live?

D
1.7 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Jackson Lake is $336,500 , 19% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $325,452. The cost of living index is 103.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1996.

Education

8.8% of adults in Jackson Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher (74% below the national average). 77.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Jackson Lake has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 14.3 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.

Data Overview

People

Population218
Median Age54.3 yrs
Density71/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born1.4%
Veterans8.3%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$34,590
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty24.3%
County GDP$29,473M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,277

Housing

Home Value$336,500
Rent
Ownership83.5%
Zillow$325,452
Housing Units193
Rent Burden51.0%

Health

Obesity29.2%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking15.9%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death6,882/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain14.3 in/yr
AQI54 (Moderate)
Elevation4,391 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.8%
High School+77.5%
Graduate+5.0%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 38%
Commute38 min
Broadband89.9%
Internet Speed86 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries19

Did You Know?

The median home in Jackson Lake was built in 1996.
The nearest airport is Colorado Plains Regional (46 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
26.6% of the population has a disability.
There are 544 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 44 fatal vehicle crashes.