Welby, CO

Colorado · Metropolitan Area

Welby is a small city in Colorado with a population of 16,232. Residents earn $78,375 per year, which is 4% above the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
16,232 Population 4,387/sq mi density
$78,375 Median Income $30,847 per capita
$347,700 Home Value
$1,640 Median Rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$78,375 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$347,700 home value, $1,640/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $78,375
4% higher than US avg
Home Value $347,700
23% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 14.6%
57% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,640
41% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 35.8%
12% higher than US avg
Unemployment 3.6%
0% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 7.6%
39% lower than US avg

How Welby Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population16,232
Median Age33.9 yrs
Density4,387/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 51%

Economy

A
Median Income$78,375
Per Capita$30,847
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty7.6%
County GDP$128,544M
Commute29 min

Housing

A
Home Value$347,700
Rent$1,640
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity35.8%
UninsuredN/A
Depression20.5%
Heart Disease5.7%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
AQI41 (Good)
Rain15.4 in/yr
Elevation5,176 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.6%
High School+76.0%
School Score5.90

Community

2024 VoteR 21% / D 77%
Commute29 min
Libraries30

Is Welby a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Welby receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include a low poverty rate. Welby offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Welby is $78,375, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.6%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Welby is $347,700, 23% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,640 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 4.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

14.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 76.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Welby experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.4 inches, including 49.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Welby has a population of 16,232 with a density of 4,387 people per square mile. The median age is 33.9 years, 13% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (50.9%), with 7.3% Hispanic, 1.9% Black.

Population

16,232
Total Population
4,387
People / sq mi
33.9yrs
Median Age
13% below US avg
3.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.4%
Female 50.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Welby vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only62.4%
21% below US avg
Spanish37.6%
181% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Welby vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Welby is $78,375, which is 4% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.6% (below the 3.6% US average). 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Income: Welby vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$78,375
4% above US avg
Per Capita Income$30,847
Avg Weekly Wage$1,958
IRS Avg AGI$114,489

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.6%
0% below US avg
Poverty Rate7.6%
39% below US avg
Establishments (County)43,024
County GDP$128,544M

Business (County)

Restaurants2,498
Healthcare2,680
Retail2,348
Manufacturing724

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,129
47% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.48%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time29.1 min
Work from Home8.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Welby is $347,700, 23% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,640 (41% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$347,700
23% above US avg
Median List Price$325,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$325,000
$/Sq Ft$294
Homes Sold10
Sale-to-List Ratio96.7%
Price Drops43.9%
Inventory41

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,640
41% above US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,083
1 Bedroom$1,161
2 Bedrooms$1,429
3 Bedrooms$1,861
4 Bedrooms$2,178

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied74.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,129
47% above US avg
Effective Rate1.48%
In Welby, 35.8% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 20.5% report depression. 28.2% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Welby vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity35.8%
12% above US avg
Diabetes11.6%
Heart Disease5.7%
High Blood Pressure29.5%
Asthma11.2%
COPD6.1%
Stroke3.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking15.8%
Physical Inactivity28.2%
Depression20.5%
Mental Distress18.0%
Physical Distress14.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate82.5%
Checkup Rate69.7%
Premature Death8,060/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.3/10
Exercise Access99.1%
Healthcare Facilities2,680

Crime Rates: Welby vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)71

Safety Score

Welby has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation is 15.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average51.4°F
5% below US avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall15.4 inches
60% below US avg
Snowfall49.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation5,176 ft (1,578 m)
Area3.7 sq mi (9.6 km²)
Population Density4,387/sq mi
Coordinates39.8402°N, 104.9655°W
County FIPS08031
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 14.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (57% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 56.2-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 20.6%
D 76.7%

Winner: Democrat by 56.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+14.6%
57% below US avg
High School+76.0%
School Test Score5.90
C Education Grade (2.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density4,387/sq mi
Total Area3.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries30
Healthcare Facilities2,680
Restaurants2,498
Retail Stores2,348

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)71

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute29.1 min
Work from Home8.9%

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