At a Glance
Median Income
$36,063
$21,225 per capita
Home Value
$87,900
Zillow: $93,962
Median Rent
$700/mo
27.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.3%
85.2% high school+
Unemployment
11.7%
16.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.7%
22.8% smoking rate
How Raven Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Raven's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Raven a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Raven residents earn a median household income of $36,063 , which is 52% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,225. The unemployment rate stands at 11.7% (225% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,000 business establishments, including 74 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Raven is $87,900 , 69% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $93,962. Median rent is $700/month, with 27.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
Education
17.3% of adults in Raven hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(49% below the national average).
85.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Raven has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,826
Median Age46.7 yrs
Density279/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans9.0%
Economy
C
Median Income$36,063
Per Capita$21,225
Unemployment11.7%
Poverty16.2%
County GDP$1,716M
Avg Weekly Wage$861
Housing
A+
Home Value$87,900
Rent$700
Ownership63.0%
Zillow$93,962
Housing Units1,042
Rent Burden27.5%
Health
Obesity42.7%
Diabetes14.0%
Smoking22.8%
Heart Disease8.0%
Premature Death15,250/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain44.6 in/yr
Elevation2,017 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.3%
High School+85.2%
Graduate+5.5%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 84% / D 15%
Commute24 min
Broadband74.1%
Internet Speed121 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Raven was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Foothills Regional (89 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.467 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
22.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 121 Mbps.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.