At a Glance
Median Income
$40,799
$23,213 per capita
Home Value
$148,600
Zillow: $185,964
Median Rent
$723/mo
32.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
517/100K
3,379/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.1%
83.5% high school+
Unemployment
6.6%
17.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.5%
16.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
330 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Walsenburg a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
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 6.6% (83% 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 $185,964. 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.
Safety & Crime
Walsenburg reports 517 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 36% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,379/100K. The murder rate is 34.5/100K.
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. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population3,079
Median Age44.3 yrs
Density1,030/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.2%
Economy
C+
Median Income$40,799
Per Capita$23,213
Unemployment6.6%
Poverty17.2%
County GDP$323M
Avg Weekly Wage$853
Housing
A+
Home Value$148,600
Rent$723
Ownership56.9%
Zillow$185,964
Housing Units1,554
Rent Burden32.6%
Crime
F
Violent517/100K
Property3,379/100K
Murder34.5/100K
Assault379/100K
Burglary862/100K
Health
Obesity30.5%
Diabetes11.7%
Smoking16.3%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death14,473/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain17.3 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
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.
26.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.
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