Colorado · Metropolitan Area
Montezuma is a small town in Colorado with a population of 83. Residents earn $127,083 per year, which is 69% above the national average.
Based on current data, Montezuma receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Montezuma offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Montezuma is $127,083, which is significantly higher than the national average — 69% above $75,149. This places Montezuma among higher-income communities. At 23.1%, unemployment is notably high. Only 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.
The median home value in Montezuma is $861,100, making it a premium housing market at 205% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,667 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. The price-to-income ratio of 6.8x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Educational attainment is solid, with 36.2% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5/10.
Montezuma has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 21.7 inches, including 153.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
| English Only | 80.6% |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 19.4% |
| 45% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $127,083 |
| 69% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $46,666 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,262 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $107,993 |
| Unemployment | 23.1% |
| 542% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.4% |
| 81% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 410 |
| County GDP | $656M |
| Restaurants | 55 |
| Healthcare | 18 |
| Retail | 57 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,639 |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.42% |
| Commute Time | 31.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 46.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $861,100 |
| 205% above US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $1,667 |
| 43% above US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 35.0% |
| Studio | $852 |
| 1 Bedroom | $906 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,180 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,569 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,850 |
| Owner-Occupied | 57.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,639 |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.42% |
| Obesity | 28.0% |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.4% |
| Heart Disease | 6.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.1% |
| Asthma | 11.4% |
| COPD | 7.7% |
| Stroke | 3.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.8% |
| Depression | 24.3% |
| Mental Distress | 18.4% |
| Physical Distress | 14.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 70.6% |
| Premature Death | 4,820/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 73.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 18 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Annual Average | 37.5°F |
| 31% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 21.7 inches |
| 43% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 153.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 45.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 71.6% |
| Unhealthy Days | 1 |
| Elevation | 10,302 ft (3,140 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,038/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.5815°N, 105.8676°W |
| County FIPS | 08019 |
Winner: Democrat by 16.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 36.2% |
| 7% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 100.0% |
| School Test Score | 4.97 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,038/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.1 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 28.0% |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 18 |
| Restaurants | 55 |
| Retail Stores | 57 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Avg Commute | 31.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 46.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |