Ramah, CO

Full City Profile · Colorado · Elbert County County

1.7 /5.0
D Poor
130 Population 520/sq mi density
48°F Avg Temperature
D
Overall
1.7 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Ramah, CO

At a Glance

Bachelor's Degree+
8.9%
74% below
96.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.0%
13% below
13.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F

How Ramah Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
26%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Ramah a Good Place to Live?

D
1.7 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Education

8.9% of adults in Ramah hold a bachelor's degree or higher (74% below the national average). 96.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Ramah has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population130
Median Age61.1 yrs
Density520/mi²
Male / Female65% / 35%
Foreign Born6.9%
Veterans16.3%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$35,739
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,042M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,155

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership97.3%
Zillow$462,805
Housing Units57
Rent Burden28.1%

Health

Obesity28.0%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking13.3%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death6,354/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Rain17.4 in/yr
Elevation6,099 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.9%
High School+96.7%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 74% / D 23%
Commute35 min
Broadband65.8%
Internet Speed57 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Ramah was built in 1938.
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.
37.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.