Colorado
Mancos is a small town in Colorado with a population of 1,016. Residents earn $62,361 per year, which is 17% below the national average.
Based on current data, Mancos receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Mancos offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Mancos is $62,361, 17% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.7%. Only 2.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
The median home value in Mancos is $343,900, 22% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $962 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. The price-to-income ratio of 5.5x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Violent crime in Mancos is below the national average at 219 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 146 per 100,000, 93% below the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 39.1% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 92.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Mancos experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.7 inches, including 57.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 96.1% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.9% |
| 71% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $62,361 |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $35,682 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $888 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $64,517 |
| Unemployment | 1.7% |
| 53% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.0% |
| 84% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,029 |
| County GDP | $1,454M |
| Restaurants | 90 |
| Healthcare | 86 |
| Retail | 103 |
| Manufacturing | 33 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,392 |
| 32% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.70% |
| Commute Time | 22.5 min |
| Work from Home | 10.0% |
| Census Median | $343,900 |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $506,943 |
| Census Median Rent | $962 |
| 17% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,083 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,161 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,429 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,861 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,178 |
| Owner-Occupied | 71.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,392 |
| 32% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.70% |
| Obesity | 25.9% |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.3% |
| Heart Disease | 4.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 24.2% |
| Asthma | 11.5% |
| COPD | 4.7% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 15.8% |
| Depression | 24.8% |
| Mental Distress | 16.8% |
| Physical Distress | 11.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 69.8% |
| Premature Death | 12,917/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 67.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 86 |
| Total Violent | 219.5/100K |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 146.3/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 73.2/100K |
| Total Property | 146.3/100K |
| 93% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 146.3/100K |
| Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 46.3°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 15.7 inches |
| 59% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 57.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 7,012 ft (2,137 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,588/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.3466°N, 108.2938°W |
| County FIPS | 08083 |
Winner: Republican by 21 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 39.1% |
| 16% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.90 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,588/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.6 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 86 |
| Restaurants | 90 |
| Retail Stores | 103 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Avg Commute | 22.5 min |
| Work from Home | 10.0% |