Peyton, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Elbert County County
5.0
/5.0
A+
Excellent
120
Population
52/sq mi density
44°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
100.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Peyton, CO
At a Glance
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
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%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Peyton a Good Place to Live?
A+
5.0 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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. Annual precipitation totals 21.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population120
Median Age57.5 yrs
Density52/mi²
Male / Female68% / 33%
Foreign Born0.0%
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$534,769
Rent Burden28.1%
Health
Obesity27.2%
Diabetes7.4%
Smoking10.8%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death6,354/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Rain21.6 in/yr
Elevation6,877 ft
Education
A+Bachelor's+100.0%
High School+100.0%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 74% / D 23%
Broadband100.0%
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.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.