Julesburg, CO

Full City Profile · Colorado · Sedgwick County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
1,193 Population 790/sq mi density
$48,056 Median Income $28,378 per capita
$131,100 Home Value $177,696 Zillow
$708 Median Rent 35.6% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$48,056 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$131,100 home value, $708/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Julesburg, CO

At a Glance

Median Income
$48,056
36% below
$28,378 per capita
Home Value
$131,100
53% below
Zillow: $177,696
Median Rent
$708/mo
39% below
35.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
24.1%
28% below
92.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
42% below
21.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.4%
12% below
14.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

How Julesburg Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
64%
Home Value
47%
Rent
61%
Poverty
177%
Bachelor's
72%
Unemployment
58%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Julesburg a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Julesburg residents earn a median household income of $48,056 , which is 36% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,378. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 97 business establishments, including 7 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Julesburg is $131,100 , 53% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $177,696. Median rent is $708/month, with 35.6% 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 1953.

Education

24.1% of adults in Julesburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher (28% below the national average). 92.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Julesburg has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 18.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,193
Median Age42.1 yrs
Density790/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born2.1%
Veterans7.8%

Economy

B
Median Income$48,056
Per Capita$28,378
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty21.9%
County GDP$99M
Avg Weekly Wage$853

Housing

A+
Home Value$131,100
Rent$708
Ownership63.3%
Zillow$177,696
Housing Units664
Rent Burden35.6%

Health

Obesity28.4%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking14.7%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death13,182/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain18.6 in/yr
Elevation3,468 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.1%
High School+92.3%
Graduate+5.5%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 21%
Commute15 min
Broadband85.8%
Internet Speed40 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1

Did You Know?

Julesburg was founded in 1858.
The median home in Julesburg was built in 1953.
The nearest airport is Colorado Plains Regional (75 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.502 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
20.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.