Colorado
Vilas is a small town in Colorado with a population of 191. Residents earn $30,938 per year, which is 59% below the national average.
Based on current data, Vilas receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Vilas offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Vilas is $30,938, 59% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. The poverty rate of 25.0% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 10 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Vilas is $65,600, 77% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $457 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
13.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 81.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Vilas experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.5 inches, including 23.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 84.6% |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 15.4% |
| 15% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $30,938 |
| 59% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $22,185 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $778 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $44,903 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 25.0% |
| 102% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 123 |
| County GDP | $143M |
| Restaurants | 4 |
| Healthcare | 4 |
| Retail | 15 |
| Commute Time | 10.3 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $65,600 |
| 77% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $457 |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 19.8% |
| Studio | $1,083 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,161 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,429 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,861 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,178 |
| Owner-Occupied | 62.5% |
| Obesity | 30.6% |
| 5% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.2% |
| Heart Disease | 6.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.7% |
| Asthma | 11.7% |
| COPD | 8.2% |
| Stroke | 3.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.7% |
| Depression | 24.9% |
| Mental Distress | 19.4% |
| Physical Distress | 15.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 68.2% |
| Premature Death | 16,304/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 53.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 4 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Annual Average | 54.2°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 19.5 inches |
| 49% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 23.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 4,157 ft (1,267 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,469/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.3737°N, 102.4474°W |
| County FIPS | 08009 |
Winner: Republican by 70.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 13.9% |
| 59% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 81.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.90 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 1,469/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.1 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 88.0% |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 4 |
| Restaurants | 4 |
| Retail Stores | 15 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Avg Commute | 10.3 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |