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Sugar City, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Crowley County County
Sugar City, CO
At a Glance
How Sugar City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sugar City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Sugar City a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Sugar City residents earn a median household income of $45,000 , which is 40% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $43,541. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0% (11% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 76 business establishments, including 48 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sugar City is $66,300 , 76% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $136,543. Median rent is $800/month, with 22.5% 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 1938.
Safety & Crime
Sugar City reports 128 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 66% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 154/100K.
Education
17.1% of adults in Sugar City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (49% below the national average). 76.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sugar City has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 11.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.