At a Glance
Median Income
$75,000
$37,485 per capita
Home Value
$285,000
Zillow: $450,879
Bachelor's Degree+
22.8%
93.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
23.7%
16.1% smoking rate
How Southern Ute Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Southern Ute's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Southern Ute a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Southern Ute residents earn a median household income of $75,000 , which is 0% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,485. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,080 business establishments, including 228 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Southern Ute is $285,000 , 1% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $450,879. The cost of living index is 103.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.
Education
22.8% of adults in Southern Ute hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(32% below the national average).
93.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 totals 13.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 46.
Data Overview
People
Population126
Median Age40.3 yrs
Density8/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born2.4%
Veterans2.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$75,000
Per Capita$37,485
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$4,264M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,192
Housing
A+
Home Value$285,000
Rent
Ownership78.6%
Zillow$450,879
Housing Units65
Rent Burden31.2%
Health
Obesity23.7%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking16.1%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death7,126/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain13.5 in/yr
AQI46 (Good)
Elevation6,564 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.8%
High School+93.7%
Graduate+4.6%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 39% / D 58%
Broadband73.2%
Internet Speed74 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Southern Ute was built in 1959.
42.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Four Corners Regional (42 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
7.9% of the population has a disability.
There are 228 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.