Kersey, CO

Full City Profile · Colorado · Weld County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,318 Population 556/sq mi density
$61,136 Median Income $30,947 per capita
$317,900 Home Value $503,371 Zillow
$923 Median Rent 32.8% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$61,136 median income, 7.8% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$317,900 home value, $923/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Kersey, CO

At a Glance

Median Income
$61,136
19% below
$30,947 per capita
Home Value
$317,900
13% above
Zillow: $503,371
Median Rent
$923/mo
21% below
32.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
1,616/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.6%
39% below
85.8% high school+
Unemployment
7.8%
117% above
19.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.1%
6% above
13.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Kersey Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
81%
Home Value
113%
Rent
79%
Poverty
157%
Bachelor's
61%
Unemployment
217%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Kersey 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

Kersey residents earn a median household income of $61,136 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,947. The unemployment rate stands at 7.8% (117% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,567 business establishments, including 544 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Kersey is $317,900 , 13% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $503,371. Median rent is $923/month, with 32.8% 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 1980.

Safety & Crime

Kersey reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,616/100K.

Education

20.6% of adults in Kersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher (39% below the national average). 85.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Kersey has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 14.7 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.

Data Overview

People

Population1,318
Median Age40.5 yrs
Density556/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born10.6%
Veterans2.5%

Economy

C+
Median Income$61,136
Per Capita$30,947
Unemployment7.8%
Poverty19.5%
County GDP$29,473M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,277

Housing

B+
Home Value$317,900
Rent$923
Ownership64.5%
Zillow$503,371
Housing Units564
Rent Burden32.8%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,616/100K

Health

Obesity34.1%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking13.1%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death6,882/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain14.7 in/yr
AQI54 (Moderate)
Elevation4,624 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.6%
High School+85.8%
Graduate+9.0%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 38%
Commute28 min
Broadband74.0%
Internet Speed86 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries19

Did You Know?

The median home in Kersey was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Northern Colorado Regional (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
21.5% of the population has a disability.
10.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 544 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 44 fatal vehicle crashes.