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Las Animas, CO

Full City Profile · Colorado · Crowley County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,480 Population 1,521/sq mi density
$48,917 Median Income $22,416 per capita
$111,500 Home Value $103,805 Zillow
$1,005 Median Rent 33.0% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
255 Violent Crime/100K 5,475 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$48,917 median income, 3.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$111,500 home value, $1,005/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
255 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
13.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Las Animas, CO

At a Glance

Median Income
$48,917
35% below
$22,416 per capita
Home Value
$111,500
60% below
Zillow: $103,805
Median Rent
$1,005/mo
14% below
33.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
255/100K
33% below
5,475/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.1%
61% below
75.1% high school+
Unemployment
3.7%
3% above
33.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.6%
8% above
20.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
330 sunny days/yr

How Las Animas Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
65%
Home Value
40%
Rent
86%
Poverty
271%
Bachelor's
39%
Unemployment
103%
Crime
67%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Las Animas a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Las Animas residents earn a median household income of $48,917 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,416. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 33.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 76 business establishments, including 48 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Las Animas is $111,500 , 60% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $103,805. Median rent is $1,005/month, with 33.0% 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 1959.

Safety & Crime

Las Animas reports 255 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 33% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 5,475/100K.

Education

13.1% of adults in Las Animas hold a bachelor's degree or higher (61% below the national average). 75.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Las Animas has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 13.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population2,480
Median Age40.2 yrs
Density1,521/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.0%

Economy

C+
Median Income$48,917
Per Capita$22,416
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty33.6%
County GDP$176M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,069

Housing

A+
Home Value$111,500
Rent$1,005
Ownership57.8%
Zillow$103,805
Housing Units1,252
Rent Burden33.0%

Crime

F
Violent255/100K
Property5,475/100K

Health

Obesity34.6%
Diabetes13.4%
Smoking20.7%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death16,105/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain13.6 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation3,898 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.1%
High School+75.1%
Graduate+7.5%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 72% / D 25%
Commute20 min
Broadband83.3%
Internet Speed16 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Las Animas was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is Southeast Colorado Regional (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.483 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
21.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.