At a Glance
Median Income
$52,604
$40,710 per capita
Home Value
$140,600
Zillow: $156,866
Bachelor's Degree+
17.4%
96.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
6.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.1%
15.5% smoking rate
How Swink Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Swink's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Swink 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
Swink residents earn a median household income of $52,604 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,710. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.6% 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 Swink is $140,600 , 50% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $156,866. The cost of living index is 103.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1962.
Education
17.4% of adults in Swink hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(48% below the national average).
96.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Swink has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population502
Median Age43.6 yrs
Density1,793/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Foreign Born2.6%
Veterans3.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$52,604
Per Capita$40,710
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty6.6%
County GDP$176M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,069
Housing
A+
Home Value$140,600
Rent
Ownership92.1%
Zillow$156,866
Housing Units382
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity33.1%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death16,105/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain11.3 in/yr
Elevation4,123 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.4%
High School+96.7%
Graduate+5.6%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 25%
Commute16 min
Broadband82.6%
Internet Speed16 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Swink was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is Southeast Colorado Regional (51 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.483 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
20.3% of the population has a disability.