Limon, CO

Full City Profile · Colorado · Washington County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,572 Population 497/sq mi density
$46,950 Median Income $33,027 per capita
$208,000 Home Value $282,063 Zillow
$889 Median Rent 40.9% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature
251 Violent Crime/100K 151 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$46,950 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$208,000 home value, $889/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
251 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
39.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Limon, CO

At a Glance

Median Income
$46,950
38% below
$33,027 per capita
Home Value
$208,000
26% below
Zillow: $282,063
Median Rent
$889/mo
24% below
40.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
251/100K
34% below
151/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
39.4%
17% above
94.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
47% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.5%
11% below
15.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F

How Limon Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
62%
Home Value
74%
Rent
76%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
117%
Unemployment
53%
Crime
66%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Limon a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Limon residents earn a median household income of $46,950 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,027. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 154 business establishments, including 4 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Limon is $208,000 , 26% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $282,063. Median rent is $889/month, with 40.9% 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 1978.

Safety & Crime

Limon reports 251 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 34% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 151/100K.

Education

39.4% of adults in Limon hold a bachelor's degree or higher (17% above the national average). 94.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Limon has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,572
Median Age46.9 yrs
Density497/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born8.3%
Veterans9.2%

Economy

B+
Median Income$46,950
Per Capita$33,027
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$188M
Avg Weekly Wage$834

Housing

A
Home Value$208,000
Rent$889
Ownership66.5%
Zillow$282,063
Housing Units824
Rent Burden40.9%

Crime

F
Violent251/100K
Property151/100K

Health

Obesity28.5%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking15.7%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death11,152/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Rain15.0 in/yr
Elevation5,359 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+39.4%
High School+94.2%
Graduate+3.1%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 87% / D 12%
Commute21 min
Broadband80.0%
Internet Speed48 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Limon was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Denver International (67 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.