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Swink, CO

Full City Profile · Colorado · Crowley County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
502 Population 1,793/sq mi density
$52,604 Median Income $40,710 per capita
$140,600 Home Value $156,866 Zillow
54°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
255 Violent Crime/100K 5,475 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$52,604 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$140,600 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
255 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Swink, CO

At a Glance

Median Income
$52,604
30% below
$40,710 per capita
Home Value
$140,600
50% below
Zillow: $156,866
Violent Crime
255/100K
33% below
5,475/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.4%
48% below
96.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
6.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.1%
3% above
15.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
330 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
70%
Home Value
50%
Poverty
53%
Bachelor's
52%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
67%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Swink a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 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.

Safety & Crime

Swink reports 255 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 33% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 5,475/100K.

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 54°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population502
Median Age43.6 yrs
Density1,793/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Foreign Born13.6%
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%

Crime

F
Violent255/100K
Property5,475/100K

Health

Obesity33.1%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death16,105/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain12.6 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
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.
23.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.