Pritchett, CO

Full City Profile · Colorado · Baca County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
156 Population 678/sq mi density
$40,313 Median Income $27,596 per capita
$38,300 Home Value $126,696 Zillow
$475 Median Rent 42.0% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$40,313 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$38,300 home value, $475/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Pritchett, CO

At a Glance

Median Income
$40,313
46% below
$27,596 per capita
Home Value
$38,300
86% below
Zillow: $126,696
Median Rent
$475/mo
59% below
42.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.4%
31% below
89.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
17.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.1%
6% below
16.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

How Pritchett Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
54%
Home Value
14%
Rent
41%
Poverty
144%
Bachelor's
69%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Pritchett a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Pritchett residents earn a median household income of $40,313 , which is 46% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,596. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 123 business establishments, including 4 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Pritchett is $38,300 , 86% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $126,696. Median rent is $475/month, with 42.0% 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 1950.

Education

23.4% of adults in Pritchett hold a bachelor's degree or higher (31% below the national average). 89.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Pritchett has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population156
Median Age40.3 yrs
Density678/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans1.6%

Economy

B
Median Income$40,313
Per Capita$27,596
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty17.9%
County GDP$143M
Avg Weekly Wage$778

Housing

A+
Home Value$38,300
Rent$475
Ownership65.7%
Zillow$126,696
Housing Units64
Rent Burden42.0%

Health

Obesity30.1%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking16.8%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death16,304/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain15.2 in/yr
Elevation4,827 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.4%
High School+89.2%
Graduate+1.1%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 84% / D 14%
Commute19 min
Broadband77.6%
Internet Speed17 Mbps
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Pritchett was built in 1950.
The nearest airport is Southeast Colorado Regional (49 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.490 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
21.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.