Colorado
Starkville is a small town in Colorado with a population of 94. Residents earn $52,500 per year, which is 30% below the national average.
Based on current data, Starkville receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Starkville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Starkville is $52,500, 30% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. The poverty rate of 23.1% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Starkville is $87,000, 69% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $972 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
3.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 75.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Starkville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.2 inches, including 48.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 87.9% |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 12.1% |
| 10% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $52,500 |
| 30% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $29,472 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $861 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $53,905 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 23.1% |
| 86% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 586 |
| County GDP | $653M |
| Restaurants | 55 |
| Healthcare | 37 |
| Retail | 67 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $1,550 |
| 56% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.78% |
| Commute Time | 16.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 93.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 6.1% |
| Census Median | $87,000 |
| 69% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $972 |
| 16% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 51.0% |
| Studio | $1,083 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,161 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,429 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,861 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,178 |
| Owner-Occupied | 62.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $1,550 |
| 56% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.78% |
| Obesity | 29.8% |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.8% |
| Heart Disease | 6.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.2% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| COPD | 6.5% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.2% |
| Depression | 20.6% |
| Mental Distress | 16.8% |
| Physical Distress | 14.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 63.0% |
| Premature Death | 12,324/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 70.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 37 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Annual Average | 49.8°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 17.2 inches |
| 55% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 48.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 6,355 ft (1,937 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,343/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.1168°N, 104.5233°W |
| County FIPS | 08071 |
Winner: Republican by 13.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 3.7% |
| 89% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 75.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.90 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 1,343/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.1 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 62.0% |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 37 |
| Restaurants | 55 |
| Retail Stores | 67 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 16.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 93.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 6.1% |