Trail Side, CO

Colorado

Trail Side is a small town in Colorado with a population of 85.

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
85 Population 118/sq mi density
N/A Median Income $44,085 per capita
$276,800 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
50°F Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Home Value $276,800
2% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 17.4%
48% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 30.9%
4% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Trail Side Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population85
Median Age51.4 yrs
Density118/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 95%
Veterans81.0%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$44,085
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,043M

Housing

Home Value$276,800
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity30.9%
UninsuredN/A
Depression24.0%
Heart Disease5.5%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
AQI41 (Good)
Rain14.3 in/yr
Elevation4,355 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.4%
High School+100.0%
School Score5.90

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 24%
CommuteN/A
Broadband39.0%
Libraries2

Is Trail Side a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Trail Side receives an overall livability score of 2.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C. Key strengths include low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Trail Side has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Trail Side is $276,800, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900.

Education

17.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Trail Side experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 14.3 inches, including 22.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Trail Side has a population of 85 with a density of 118 people per square mile. The median age is 51.4 years, 32% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (95.3%), with 4.7% Hispanic.

Population

85
Total Population
118
People / sq mi
51.4yrs
Median Age
32% above US avg
0.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.6%
Female 49.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Trail Side vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Trail Side vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Trail Side is N/A. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line.

Income: Trail Side vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Per Capita Income$44,085
Avg Weekly Wage$1,094
IRS Avg AGI$61,894

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)880
County GDP$2,043M

Business (County)

Restaurants61
Healthcare61
Retail92
Manufacturing25

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,514
28% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate0.91%

Commute & Transportation

Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Trail Side is $276,800, 2% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$276,800
2% below US avg
Median List Price$619,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$619,000
$/Sq Ft$182
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio95.1%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory1

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,083
1 Bedroom$1,161
2 Bedrooms$1,429
3 Bedrooms$1,861
4 Bedrooms$2,178

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,514
28% below US avg
Effective Rate0.91%
In Trail Side, 30.9% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 24.0% report depression. 22.5% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Trail Side vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity30.9%
4% below US avg
Diabetes8.9%
Heart Disease5.5%
High Blood Pressure27.0%
Asthma11.6%
COPD6.9%
Stroke3.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking16.9%
Physical Inactivity22.5%
Depression24.0%
Mental Distress19.7%
Physical Distress14.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Checkup Rate64.1%
Premature Death9,510/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.2/10
Exercise Access76.0%
Healthcare Facilities61

Crime Rates: Trail Side vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)9

Safety Score

Trail Side has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation is 14.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average49.8°F
8% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall14.3 inches
62% below US avg
Snowfall22.7 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation4,355 ft (1,327 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²)
Population Density118/sq mi
Coordinates40.2490°N, 103.8432°W
County FIPS08087
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 17.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (48% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 48.6-point margin. 39.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 73%
D 24.5%

Winner: Republican by 48.6 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+17.4%
48% below US avg
High School+100.0%
School Test Score5.90
C Education Grade (2.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density118/sq mi
Total Area0.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access39.0%
Public Libraries2
Healthcare Facilities61
Restaurants61
Retail Stores92

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)9

Commute & Transportation

Work from Home0.0%

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