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Nucla, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Montrose County County
Nucla, CO
At a Glance
How Nucla Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Nucla's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Nucla a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Nucla residents earn a median household income of $44,038 , which is 41% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,780. The unemployment rate stands at 5.3% (47% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,725 business establishments, including 115 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Nucla is $129,700 , 54% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $257,821. Median rent is $775/month, with 51.0% 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 1973.
Safety & Crime
Nucla reports 102 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 73% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,503/100K.
Education
14.5% of adults in Nucla hold a bachelor's degree or higher (57% below the national average). 87.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Nucla has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 11.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.