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Limon, CO

Full City Profile · Colorado · Washington County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
1,572 Population 497/sq mi density
$46,950 Median Income $33,027 per capita
$208,000 Home Value $271,551 Zillow
$889 Median Rent 40.9% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$46,950 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$208,000 home value, $889/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 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: $271,551
Median Rent
$889/mo
24% below
40.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
104/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
39.4%
17% above
94.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.1%
69% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.5%
11% below
15.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
330 sunny days/yr

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
31%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Limon 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

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 1.1% (69% 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 $271,551. 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 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 104/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

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. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population1,572
Median Age46.9 yrs
Density497/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.2%

Economy

B+
Median Income$46,950
Per Capita$33,027
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$188M
Avg Weekly Wage$834

Housing

A
Home Value$208,000
Rent$889
Ownership66.5%
Zillow$271,551
Housing Units824
Rent Burden40.9%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property104/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain15.0 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
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.
16.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.