Mancos, CO

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.

3.2 /5.0
B Good
1,016 Population 1,588/sq mi density
$62,361 Median Income $35,682 per capita
$343,900 Home Value $506,943 Zillow
$962 Median Rent
46°F Avg Temperature
219 Violent Crime/100K 146 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$62,361 median income, 1.7% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$343,900 home value, $962/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
219 violent crimes/100K (42% below avg)
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
39.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $62,361
17% lower than US avg
Home Value $343,900
22% higher than US avg
Violent Crime 219/100K
42% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 39.1%
16% higher than US avg
Median Rent $962
17% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 25.9%
19% lower than US avg
Unemployment 1.7%
53% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.0%
84% lower than US avg

How Mancos Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,016
Median Age51.6 yrs
Density1,588/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 89%

Economy

A
Median Income$62,361
Per Capita$35,682
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty2.0%
County GDP$1,454M
Commute23 min

Housing

B+
Home Value$343,900
Rent$962
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$506,943

Crime

F
Violent219/100K
Property146/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault73/100K
Burglary146/100K

Health

Obesity25.9%
UninsuredN/A
Depression24.8%
Heart Disease4.5%

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
AQI41 (Good)
Rain15.7 in/yr
Elevation7,012 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+39.1%
High School+92.6%
School Score5.90

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 38%
Commute23 min
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Is Mancos a Good Place to Live?

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.

Economy & Jobs

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.

Cost of Living & Housing

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.

Safety & Crime

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.

Education

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.

Climate & Weather

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.

Mancos has a population of 1,016 with a density of 1,588 people per square mile. The median age is 51.6 years, 33% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (88.5%), with 2.2% Hispanic.

Population

1,016
Total Population
1,588
People / sq mi
51.6yrs
Median Age
33% above US avg
0.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.5%
Female 50.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Mancos vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only96.1%
22% above US avg
Spanish3.9%
71% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Mancos vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Mancos is $62,361, which is 17% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.7% (below the 3.6% US average). 2.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Income: Mancos vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$62,361
17% below US avg
Per Capita Income$35,682
Avg Weekly Wage$888
IRS Avg AGI$64,517

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.7%
53% below US avg
Poverty Rate2.0%
84% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,029
County GDP$1,454M

Business (County)

Restaurants90
Healthcare86
Retail103
Manufacturing33

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,392
32% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate0.70%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time22.5 min
Work from Home10.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Mancos is $343,900, 22% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $962 (17% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $506,943.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$343,900
22% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$506,943

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$962
17% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,083
1 Bedroom$1,161
2 Bedrooms$1,429
3 Bedrooms$1,861
4 Bedrooms$2,178

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied71.7%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,392
32% below US avg
Effective Rate0.70%
In Mancos, 25.9% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 24.8% report depression. 15.8% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Mancos vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity25.9%
19% below US avg
Diabetes7.3%
Heart Disease4.5%
High Blood Pressure24.2%
Asthma11.5%
COPD4.7%
Stroke2.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.7%
Physical Inactivity15.8%
Depression24.8%
Mental Distress16.8%
Physical Distress11.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate94.6%
Checkup Rate69.8%
Premature Death12,917/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.8/10
Exercise Access67.2%
Healthcare Facilities86
Mancos has a violent crime rate of 219 per 100,000 residents, 42% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 146 per 100,000 (93% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Mancos vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent219.5/100K
42% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape146.3/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault73.2/100K

Property Crime

Total Property146.3/100K
93% below US avg
Burglary146.3/100K
Theft0.0/100K
Vehicle Theft0.0/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)6

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Mancos has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation is 15.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average46.3°F
14% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall15.7 inches
59% below US avg
Snowfall57.1 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation7,012 ft (2,137 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.7 km²)
Population Density1,588/sq mi
Coordinates37.3466°N, 108.2938°W
County FIPS08083
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 39.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (16% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 21-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 59.3%
D 38.3%

Winner: Republican by 21 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+39.1%
16% above US avg
High School+92.6%
School Test Score5.90
A Education Grade (4.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density1,588/sq mi
Total Area0.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations1
Alt Fuel Stations1
Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities86
Restaurants90
Retail Stores103

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)6
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute22.5 min
Work from Home10.0%

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