Pitkin, CO

Colorado

Pitkin is a small town in Colorado with a population of 127. Residents earn $82,692 per year, which is 10% above the national average.

4.7 /5.0
A+ Excellent
127 Population 488/sq mi density
$82,692 Median Income $24,773 per capita
$317,900 Home Value $401,168 Zillow
N/A Median Rent
35°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.7 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$82,692 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$317,900 home value
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
58.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $82,692
10% higher than US avg
Home Value $317,900
13% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 58.5%
74% 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 Pitkin Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population127
Median Age35.5 yrs
Density488/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans82.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$82,692
Per Capita$24,773
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,305M

Housing

A+
Home Value$317,900
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$401,168

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity22.7%
UninsuredN/A
Depression21.0%
Heart Disease4.7%

Climate

Avg Temp35°F
AQI19 (Good)
Rain18.8 in/yr
Elevation9,230 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+58.5%
High School+100.0%
School Score7.00

Community

2024 VoteR 42% / D 55%
CommuteN/A
Broadband42.0%
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Is Pitkin a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Pitkin receives an overall livability score of 4.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Pitkin stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Pitkin is $82,692, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. 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%.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Pitkin is $317,900, 13% above the national median. A price-to-income ratio of 3.8x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

Pitkin is a highly educated community — 58.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 7/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

Pitkin has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 35°F. Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 18.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 19.

Pitkin has a population of 127 with a density of 488 people per square mile. The median age is 35.5 years, 9% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

127
Total Population
488
People / sq mi
35.5yrs
Median Age
9% below US avg
0.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 55.9%
Female 44.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Pitkin vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only96.7%
23% above US avg
Spanish3.3%
75% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Pitkin vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Pitkin is $82,692, which is 10% 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.

Income: Pitkin vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$82,692
10% above US avg
Per Capita Income$24,773
Avg Weekly Wage$1,014
IRS Avg AGI$89,973

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,244
County GDP$1,305M

Business (County)

Restaurants137
Healthcare88
Retail155
Manufacturing33

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,046
13% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate0.96%

Commute & Transportation

Work from Home61.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Pitkin is $317,900, 13% above the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $401,168.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$317,900
13% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$401,168

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,526
1 Bedroom$2,020
2 Bedrooms$2,214
3 Bedrooms$2,826
4 Bedrooms$3,471

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied92.9%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,046
13% below US avg
Effective Rate0.96%
In Pitkin, 22.7% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 21.0% report depression. 14.1% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity22.7%
29% below US avg
Diabetes6.7%
Heart Disease4.7%
High Blood Pressure23.8%
Asthma10.1%
COPD4.9%
Stroke2.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking16.7%
Physical Inactivity14.1%
Depression21.0%
Mental Distress14.4%
Physical Distress10.4%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate84.4%
Checkup Rate62.3%
Premature Death6,516/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.4/10
Exercise Access99.9%
Healthcare Facilities88

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2

Safety Score

Pitkin has an average annual temperature of 35°F (1°C). Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. Annual precipitation is 18.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 19.

Temperature

10°F Jan (-12°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average34.5°F
36% below US avg
January Average10°F (-12°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall18.8 inches
51% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median19.0
RatingGood
Good Days %95.7%
Unhealthy Days0

Geography

Elevation9,230 ft (2,813 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density488/sq mi
Coordinates38.6087°N, 106.5149°W
County FIPS08015
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 58.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (74% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 13.6-point margin. 42.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 41.9%
D 55.4%

Winner: Democrat by 13.6 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+58.5%
74% above US avg
High School+100.0%
School Test Score7.00
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density488/sq mi
Total Area0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access42.0%
EV Charging Stations1
Alt Fuel Stations1
Public Libraries2
Healthcare Facilities88
Restaurants137
Retail Stores155

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2

Commute & Transportation

Work from Home61.2%

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