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Westcliffe, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Custer County County
Westcliffe, CO
At a Glance
How Westcliffe Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Westcliffe's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Westcliffe a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Westcliffe residents earn a median household income of $65,074 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $63,051. The unemployment rate stands at 6.1% (69% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 201 business establishments, including 19 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Westcliffe is $326,000 , 16% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $420,650. Median rent is $908/month, with 27.5% 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 1984.
Safety & Crime
Westcliffe reports 182 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 52% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,381/100K.
Education
42.5% of adults in Westcliffe hold a bachelor's degree or higher (26% above the national average). 97.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Westcliffe has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 13.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.