At a Glance
Median Income
$52,123
$27,013 per capita
Home Value
$268,200
Zillow: $283,780
Median Rent
$722/mo
34.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
27.4%
94.1% high school+
Unemployment
10.5%
31.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.0%
11.2% smoking rate
How Salt Creek Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Salt Creek's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Salt Creek a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Salt Creek residents earn a median household income of $52,123 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,013. The unemployment rate stands at 10.5% (192% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 31.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,891 business establishments, including 343 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Salt Creek is $268,200 , 5% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $283,780. Median rent is $722/month, with 34.0% 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 1947.
Education
27.4% of adults in Salt Creek hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(19% below the national average).
94.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Salt Creek has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population852
Median Age34.8 yrs
Density1,981/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born1.6%
Veterans8.7%
Economy
D
Median Income$52,123
Per Capita$27,013
Unemployment10.5%
Poverty31.5%
County GDP$8,764M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,080
Housing
B+
Home Value$268,200
Rent$722
Ownership62.0%
Zillow$283,780
Housing Units398
Rent Burden34.0%
Health
Obesity34.0%
Diabetes12.4%
Smoking11.2%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death13,502/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain12.0 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation4,739 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.4%
High School+94.1%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 46%
Commute20 min
Broadband82.6%
Internet Speed109 Mbps
EV Stations36
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Salt Creek was built in 1947.
The nearest airport is San Luis Valley Regional/Bergman Field (89 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
27.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 109 Mbps.
There are 343 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 34 fatal vehicle crashes.
273 declared natural disasters on record.