Walsenburg, CO

Full City Profile · Colorado · Huerfano County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
3,079 Population 1,030/sq mi density
$40,799 Median Income $23,213 per capita
$148,600 Home Value $186,052 Zillow
$723 Median Rent 32.6% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$40,799 median income, 14.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$148,600 home value, $723/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Walsenburg, CO

At a Glance

Median Income
$40,799
46% below
$23,213 per capita
Home Value
$148,600
47% below
Zillow: $186,052
Median Rent
$723/mo
38% below
32.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.1%
52% below
83.5% high school+
Unemployment
14.0%
289% above
17.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.5%
5% below
16.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Walsenburg Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Walsenburg's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
54%
Home Value
53%
Rent
62%
Poverty
139%
Bachelor's
48%
Unemployment
389%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Walsenburg a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Walsenburg residents earn a median household income of $40,799 , which is 46% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,213. The unemployment rate stands at 14.0% (289% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 208 business establishments, including 25 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Walsenburg is $148,600 , 47% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $186,052. Median rent is $723/month, with 32.6% 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 1948.

Education

16.1% of adults in Walsenburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher (52% below the national average). 83.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Walsenburg has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population3,079
Median Age44.3 yrs
Density1,030/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born0.4%
Veterans7.2%

Economy

C
Median Income$40,799
Per Capita$23,213
Unemployment14.0%
Poverty17.2%
County GDP$323M
Avg Weekly Wage$853

Housing

A+
Home Value$148,600
Rent$723
Ownership56.9%
Zillow$186,052
Housing Units1,554
Rent Burden32.6%

Health

Obesity30.5%
Diabetes11.7%
Smoking16.3%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death14,473/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain17.3 in/yr
Elevation6,302 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.1%
High School+83.5%
Graduate+4.0%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 53% / D 44%
Commute14 min
Broadband72.3%
Internet Speed71 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4

Did You Know?

Walsenburg was founded in 1873.
The median home in Walsenburg was built in 1948.
23.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is San Luis Valley Regional/Bergman Field (61 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
25.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.