At a Glance
Median Income
$57,656
$35,240 per capita
Home Value
$158,500
Zillow: $218,326
Bachelor's Degree+
16.7%
86.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
7.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.2%
15.1% smoking rate
How Stratton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Stratton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Stratton a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Stratton residents earn a median household income of $57,656 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,240. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 333 business establishments, including 26 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Stratton is $158,500 , 44% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $218,326. The cost of living index is 103.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.
Education
16.7% of adults in Stratton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(50% below the national average).
86.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Stratton has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 18.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population729
Median Age34.1 yrs
Density1,429/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born7.4%
Veterans5.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$57,656
Per Capita$35,240
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty7.0%
County GDP$651M
Avg Weekly Wage$914
Housing
A+
Home Value$158,500
Rent
Ownership61.9%
Zillow$218,326
Housing Units285
Rent Burden41.9%
Health
Obesity29.2%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking15.1%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death10,204/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain18.8 in/yr
Elevation4,413 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.7%
High School+86.2%
Graduate+6.3%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 83% / D 15%
Commute20 min
Broadband88.6%
Internet Speed55 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Stratton was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is Colorado Plains Regional (69 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.462 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.