Southern Ute, CO

Colorado

Southern Ute is a small town in Colorado with a population of 126. Residents earn $75,000 per year, which is 0% below the national average.

4.0 /5.0
A Great
126 Population 8/sq mi density
$75,000 Median Income $37,485 per capita
$285,000 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
47°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$75,000 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$285,000 home value
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $75,000
0% lower than US avg
Home Value $285,000
1% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 22.8%
32% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 23.7%
26% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Southern Ute Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population126
Median Age40.3 yrs
Density8/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Largest GroupWhite 50%

Economy

A+
Median Income$75,000
Per Capita$37,485
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$4,264M

Housing

A+
Home Value$285,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity23.7%
UninsuredN/A
Depression22.0%
Heart Disease5.8%

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
AQI41 (Good)
Rain13.5 in/yr
Elevation6,564 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.8%
High School+93.7%
School Score5.90

Community

2024 VoteR 39% / D 58%
CommuteN/A
Broadband63.0%
Libraries5

Is Southern Ute a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Southern Ute receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, a low poverty rate. Southern Ute stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Southern Ute is $75,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Southern Ute is $285,000, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. A price-to-income ratio of 3.8x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

22.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Southern Ute experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 13.5 inches, including 33.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Southern Ute has a population of 126 with a density of 8 people per square mile. The median age is 40.3 years, 4% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (50%), with 50% Hispanic.

Population

126
Total Population
8
People / sq mi
40.3yrs
Median Age
4% above US avg
16.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 42.1%
Female 57.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Southern Ute vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only69.2%
12% below US avg
Spanish30.8%
130% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Southern Ute vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Southern Ute is $75,000, which is 0% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line.

Income: Southern Ute vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$75,000
0% below US avg
Per Capita Income$37,485
Avg Weekly Wage$1,192
IRS Avg AGI$97,837

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)3,080
County GDP$4,264M

Business (County)

Restaurants228
Healthcare253
Retail287
Manufacturing68

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,196
9% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.12%

Commute & Transportation

Work from Home42.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Southern Ute is $285,000, 1% above the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$285,000
1% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,083
1 Bedroom$1,161
2 Bedrooms$1,429
3 Bedrooms$1,861
4 Bedrooms$2,178

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied78.6%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,196
9% below US avg
Effective Rate1.12%
In Southern Ute, 23.7% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 22.0% report depression. 19.4% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Southern Ute vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity23.7%
26% below US avg
Diabetes9.9%
Heart Disease5.8%
High Blood Pressure26.6%
Asthma12.5%
COPD6.1%
Stroke3.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking19.6%
Physical Inactivity19.4%
Depression22.0%
Mental Distress18.9%
Physical Distress14.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate62.5%
Checkup Rate69.3%
Premature Death7,126/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.5/10
Exercise Access74.4%
Healthcare Facilities253

Crime Rates: Southern Ute vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)12

Safety Score

Southern Ute has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation is 13.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average46.5°F
14% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall13.5 inches
64% below US avg
Snowfall33.8 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation6,564 ft (2,001 m)
Area16.0 sq mi (41.3 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates37.0749°N, 107.5933°W
County FIPS08067
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 22.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (32% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 18.7-point margin. 63.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 39.3%
D 58%

Winner: Democrat by 18.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+22.8%
32% below US avg
High School+93.7%
School Test Score5.90
C+ Education Grade (2.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density8/sq mi
Total Area16.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access63.0%
Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities253
Restaurants228
Retail Stores287

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)12

Commute & Transportation

Work from Home42.2%

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