At a Glance
Median Income
$89,948
$33,015 per capita
Home Value
$322,900
Zillow: $418,927
Median Rent
$1,392/mo
18.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
460/100K
1,611/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.8%
96.6% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
3.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.5%
12.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
316 sunny days/yr
How Wiggins Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wiggins's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Wiggins a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Wiggins residents earn a median household income of $89,948 , which is 20% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,015. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,567 business establishments, including 544 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wiggins is $322,900 , 15% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $418,927. Median rent is $1,392/month, with 18.3% 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 1997.
Safety & Crime
Wiggins reports 460 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 21% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,611/100K.
Education
21.8% of adults in Wiggins hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(35% below the national average).
96.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wiggins has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 316 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 14.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population1,202
Median Age29.2 yrs
Density911/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$89,948
Per Capita$33,015
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty3.0%
County GDP$29,473M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,277
Housing
A+
Home Value$322,900
Rent$1,392
Ownership78.7%
Zillow$418,927
Housing Units365
Rent Burden18.3%
Crime
F
Violent460/100K
Property1,611/100K
Health
Obesity29.5%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking12.8%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death6,882/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days316/yr
Rain14.3 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation4,549 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.8%
High School+96.6%
Graduate+10.0%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 38%
Commute39 min
Broadband96.4%
Internet Speed86 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries19
Did You Know?
Wiggins was founded in 1882.
The median home in Wiggins was built in 1997.
The nearest airport is Denver International (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 544 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 44 fatal vehicle crashes.
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