At a Glance
Median Income
$30,938
$22,185 per capita
Home Value
$65,600
Zillow: $174,792
Median Rent
$457/mo
19.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.9%
81.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
25.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.6%
17.1% smoking rate
How Vilas Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Vilas's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Vilas a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Vilas residents earn a median household income of $30,938 , which is 59% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,185. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 25.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 123 business establishments, including 4 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Vilas is $65,600 , 77% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $174,792. Median rent is $457/month, with 19.8% 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 1967.
Education
13.9% of adults in Vilas hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(59% below the national average).
81.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Vilas has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population191
Median Age41.6 yrs
Density1,469/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born6.3%
Veterans2.3%
Economy
C+
Median Income$30,938
Per Capita$22,185
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty25.0%
County GDP$143M
Avg Weekly Wage$778
Housing
A+
Home Value$65,600
Rent$457
Ownership62.5%
Zillow$174,792
Housing Units65
Rent Burden19.8%
Health
Obesity30.6%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking17.1%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death16,304/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain15.2 in/yr
Elevation4,157 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.9%
High School+81.1%
Graduate+4.1%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 84% / D 14%
Commute10 min
Broadband61.4%
Internet Speed17 Mbps
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Vilas was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Southeast Colorado Regional (50 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.490 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
19.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.