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Peyton, CO

Full City Profile · Colorado · Elbert County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
120 Population 52/sq mi density
44°F Avg Temperature 326 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
100.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Peyton, CO

At a Glance

Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
137/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
100.0%
197% above
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.2%
15% below
10.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F
326 sunny days/yr

How Peyton Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Peyton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
297%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Peyton a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Safety & Crime

Peyton reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 137/100K.

Education

100.0% of adults in Peyton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (197% above the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Peyton has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population120
Median Age57.5 yrs
Density52/mi²
Male / Female68% / 33%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$28,703
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,042M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,155

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership0.0%
Zillow$538,904
Rent Burden28.1%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property137/100K

Health

Obesity27.2%
Diabetes7.4%
Smoking10.8%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death6,354/100K

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Sunny Days326/yr
Rain21.6 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation6,877 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+100.0%
High School+100.0%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 74% / D 23%
Broadband40.0%
Internet Speed57 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The nearest airport is Denver International (58 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.406 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.