At a Glance
Median Income
$94,028
$55,452 per capita
Home Value
$475,600
Zillow: $572,054
Median Rent
$1,188/mo
31.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
34.5%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
23.7%
9.9% smoking rate
How Poncha Springs Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Poncha Springs's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Poncha Springs a Good Place to Live?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Poncha Springs residents earn a median household income of $94,028 , which is 25% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $55,452. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,244 business establishments, including 137 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Poncha Springs is $475,600 , 69% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $572,054. Median rent is $1,188/month, with 31.4% 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 1998.
Education
34.5% of adults in Poncha Springs hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(2% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Poncha Springs has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 8.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population842
Median Age52.0 yrs
Density273/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born1.0%
Veterans15.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$94,028
Per Capita$55,452
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,305M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,014
Housing
B+
Home Value$475,600
Rent$1,188
Ownership91.1%
Zillow$572,054
Housing Units526
Rent Burden31.4%
Health
Obesity23.7%
Diabetes6.9%
Smoking9.9%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death6,516/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain8.8 in/yr
Elevation7,472 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+34.5%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+10.4%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 42% / D 55%
Commute13 min
Broadband94.9%
Internet Speed96 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Poncha Springs was built in 1998.
16.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional (46 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.5% of the population has a disability.
There are 137 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.