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Wiley, CO

Full City Profile · Colorado · Kiowa County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
424 Population 1,247/sq mi density
$61,250 Median Income $35,663 per capita
$159,400 Home Value $190,335 Zillow
$810 Median Rent 26.4% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$61,250 median income, 1.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$159,400 home value, $810/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
34.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Wiley, CO

At a Glance

Median Income
$61,250
18% below
$35,663 per capita
Home Value
$159,400
43% below
Zillow: $190,335
Median Rent
$810/mo
30% below
26.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
1,559/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
34.3%
2% above
92.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.0%
72% below
3.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.8%
20% below
11.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
330 sunny days/yr

How Wiley Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Wiley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
82%
Home Value
57%
Rent
70%
Poverty
29%
Bachelor's
102%
Unemployment
28%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Wiley a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Wiley residents earn a median household income of $61,250 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,663. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0% (72% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 53 business establishments, including 3 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Wiley is $159,400 , 43% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $190,335. Median rent is $810/month, with 26.4% 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 1977.

Safety & Crime

Wiley reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,559/100K.

Education

34.3% of adults in Wiley hold a bachelor's degree or higher (2% above the national average). 92.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Wiley has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 13.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population424
Median Age37.0 yrs
Density1,247/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$61,250
Per Capita$35,663
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty3.6%
County GDP$119M
Avg Weekly Wage$853

Housing

A+
Home Value$159,400
Rent$810
Ownership60.7%
Zillow$190,335
Housing Units158
Rent Burden26.4%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,559/100K

Health

Obesity25.8%
Diabetes7.9%
Smoking11.7%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death10,214/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain13.4 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation3,738 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+34.3%
High School+92.1%
Graduate+16.3%
School Score6.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 86% / D 12%
Commute15 min
Broadband87.3%
Internet Speed17 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Wiley was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Southeast Colorado Regional (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.450 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
6.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.