At a Glance
Median Income
$60,625
$42,303 per capita
Home Value
$292,900
Zillow: $529,767
Bachelor's Degree+
29.7%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
7.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
15.6%
7.7% smoking rate
How Ward Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ward's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ward a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ward residents earn a median household income of $60,625 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $42,303. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 18,751 business establishments, including 928 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ward is $292,900 , 4% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $529,767. The cost of living index is 103.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
29.7% of adults in Ward hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(12% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ward has an average annual temperature of 35°F (2°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 49.
Data Overview
People
Population89
Median Age47.0 yrs
Density165/mi²
Male / Female36% / 64%
Foreign Born2.2%
Veterans14.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$60,625
Per Capita$42,303
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty7.1%
County GDP$39,311M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,854
Housing
B+
Home Value$292,900
Rent
Ownership90.2%
Zillow$529,767
Housing Units45
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity15.6%
Diabetes5.5%
Smoking7.7%
Heart Disease4.1%
Premature Death4,571/100K
Climate
Avg Temp35°F
Rain33.9 in/yr
AQI49 (Good)
Elevation9,506 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+29.7%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+10.3%
School Score7.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 21% / D 77%
Commute40 min
Broadband90.2%
Internet Speed151 Mbps
EV Stations19
Libraries10
Did You Know?
Ward was founded in 1860.
The median home in Ward was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Northern Colorado Regional (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.488 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
16.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 151 Mbps.
There are 928 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 31 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.