At a Glance
Median Income
$44,038
$25,780 per capita
Home Value
$129,700
Zillow: $266,741
Median Rent
$775/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.5%
87.5% high school+
Unemployment
12.6%
9.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.0%
18.4% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Nucla a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 12.6% (250% 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 $266,741. 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 11.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population634
Median Age45.9 yrs
Density919/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans7.9%
Economy
C+
Median Income$44,038
Per Capita$25,780
Unemployment12.6%
Poverty9.7%
County GDP$2,408M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,013
Housing
A+
Home Value$129,700
Rent$775
Ownership72.7%
Zillow$266,741
Housing Units349
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity30.0%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking18.4%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death8,864/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain11.9 in/yr
Elevation5,751 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.5%
High School+87.5%
Graduate+8.8%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Commute18 min
Broadband68.9%
Internet Speed99 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Nucla was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Montrose Regional (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.468 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
23.2% of the population has a disability.
There are 115 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.