At a Glance
Median Income
$111,715
$55,834 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
39.7%
95.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
12.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.4%
22.7% smoking rate
How Pitkin Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Pitkin's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Pitkin a Good Place to Live?
A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Pitkin residents earn a median household income of $111,715 , which is 49% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $55,834. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 442 business establishments, including 33 restaurants.
Education
39.7% of adults in Pitkin hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(18% above the national average).
95.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pitkin has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C).
Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 58.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population460
Median Age41.9 yrs
Density74/mi²
Male / Female76% / 24%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans20.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$111,715
Per Capita$55,834
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty12.1%
County GDP$1,080M
Avg Weekly Wage$956
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership93.2%
Zillow$155,410
Housing Units367
Rent Burden25.1%
Health
Obesity38.4%
Diabetes11.7%
Smoking22.7%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death13,701/100K
Climate
Avg Temp68°F
Rain58.8 in/yr
Elevation149 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+39.7%
High School+95.2%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed25 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Pitkin was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Beauregard Regional (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.462 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.