Mulford, CO

Colorado

Mulford is a small town in Colorado with a population of 537. Residents earn $136,923 per year, which is 82% above the national average.

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
537 Population 801/sq mi density
$136,923 Median Income $53,372 per capita
$1,206,700 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
48°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$136,923 median income, 0.0% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.7 / 5.0
$1,206,700 home value
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
60.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $136,923
82% higher than US avg
Home Value $1,206,700
328% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 60.7%
80% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 22.7%
29% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

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

People

Population537
Median Age41.4 yrs
Density801/mi²
Male / Female60% / 40%
Largest GroupWhite 85%

Economy

A+
Median Income$136,923
Per Capita$53,372
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$5,011M
Commute23 min

Housing

D
Home Value$1,206,700
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity22.7%
UninsuredN/A
Depression21.5%
Heart Disease5.1%

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
AQI41 (Good)
Rain15.5 in/yr
Elevation6,236 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+60.7%
High School+100.0%
School Score5.90

Community

2024 VoteR 48% / D 50%
Commute23 min
Libraries6

Is Mulford a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Mulford receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Mulford offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Mulford is $136,923, which is significantly higher than the national average — 82% above $75,149. This places Mulford among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% 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 Mulford is $1,206,700, making it a premium housing market at 328% above the U.S. median of $281,900. With a home price-to-income ratio of 8.8x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.

Education

Mulford is a highly educated community — 60.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Mulford experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.5 inches, including 38.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Mulford has a population of 537 with a density of 801 people per square mile. The median age is 41.4 years, 6% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (84.7%), with 3.9% Black.

Population

537
Total Population
801
People / sq mi
41.4yrs
Median Age
6% above US avg
0.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 59.6%
Female 40.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Mulford vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only88.3%
12% above US avg
Spanish11.7%
13% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Mulford vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Mulford is $136,923, which is 82% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Income: Mulford vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$136,923
82% above US avg
Per Capita Income$53,372
Avg Weekly Wage$1,241
IRS Avg AGI$94,076

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)3,052
County GDP$5,011M

Business (County)

Restaurants228
Healthcare183
Retail257
Manufacturing42

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,523
29% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate0.37%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time22.8 min
Work from Home22.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Mulford is $1,206,700, 328% above the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$1,206,700
328% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

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-Occupied96.1%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,523
29% above US avg
Effective Rate0.37%
In Mulford, 22.7% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 21.5% report depression. 15.7% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity22.7%
29% below US avg
Diabetes7.4%
Heart Disease5.1%
High Blood Pressure25.4%
Asthma10.7%
COPD5.3%
Stroke2.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking19.6%
Physical Inactivity15.7%
Depression21.5%
Mental Distress16.0%
Physical Distress11.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate97.4%
Checkup Rate70.0%
Premature Death6,090/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.8/10
Exercise Access83.2%
Healthcare Facilities183

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)13
FEMA Disasters182

Safety Score

Mulford has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation is 15.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average47.6°F
12% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall15.5 inches
59% below US avg
Snowfall38.9 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation6,236 ft (1,901 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²)
Population Density801/sq mi
Coordinates39.4064°N, 107.1660°W
County FIPS08045
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+. 60.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (80% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 2.1-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 47.7%
D 49.8%

Winner: Democrat by 2.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+60.7%
80% above US avg
High School+100.0%
School Test Score5.90
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 5Nonmetro — Urban 20K+
Population Density801/sq mi
Total Area0.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries6
Healthcare Facilities183
Restaurants228
Retail Stores257

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)13
FEMA Disaster Declarations182

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute22.8 min
Work from Home22.0%

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