Sugar City, CO

Full City Profile · Colorado · Crowley County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
552 Population 1,415/sq mi density
$45,000 Median Income $43,541 per capita
$66,300 Home Value $130,312 Zillow
$800 Median Rent 22.5% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$45,000 median income, 7.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$66,300 home value, $800/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Sugar City, CO

At a Glance

Median Income
$45,000
40% below
$43,541 per capita
Home Value
$66,300
76% below
Zillow: $130,312
Median Rent
$800/mo
31% below
22.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.1%
49% below
76.4% high school+
Unemployment
7.5%
108% above
8.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.5%
1% above
22.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

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)

Income
60%
Home Value
24%
Rent
69%
Poverty
67%
Bachelor's
51%
Unemployment
208%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Sugar City a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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 7.5% (108% 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 $130,312. 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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 11.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population552
Median Age48.3 yrs
Density1,415/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born2.7%
Veterans6.0%

Economy

C+
Median Income$45,000
Per Capita$43,541
Unemployment7.5%
Poverty8.3%
County GDP$176M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,069

Housing

A+
Home Value$66,300
Rent$800
Ownership71.9%
Zillow$130,312
Housing Units178
Rent Burden22.5%

Health

Obesity32.5%
Diabetes11.7%
Smoking22.4%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death16,105/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain11.2 in/yr
Elevation4,308 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.1%
High School+76.4%
Graduate+2.5%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 72% / D 25%
Commute28 min
Broadband73.3%
Internet Speed16 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Sugar City was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Southeast Colorado Regional (54 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.483 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
22.1% of the population has a disability.