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Wray, CO

Full City Profile · Colorado · Yuma County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
2,305 Population 666/sq mi density
$57,318 Median Income $31,104 per capita
$205,900 Home Value $270,765 Zillow
$909 Median Rent 36.2% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 316 sunny days/yr
43 Violent Crime/100K 43 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$57,318 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$205,900 home value, $909/mo rent
F
Safety
1.2 / 5.0
43 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Wray, CO

At a Glance

Median Income
$57,318
24% below
$31,104 per capita
Home Value
$205,900
27% below
Zillow: $270,765
Median Rent
$909/mo
22% below
36.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
43/100K
89% below
43/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
24.5%
27% below
82.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
33% below
14.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.6%
17% below
12.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
316 sunny days/yr

How Wray Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
76%
Home Value
73%
Rent
78%
Poverty
120%
Bachelor's
73%
Unemployment
67%
Crime
11%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Wray a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Wray residents earn a median household income of $57,318 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,104. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 437 business establishments, including 32 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Wray is $205,900 , 27% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $270,765. Median rent is $909/month, with 36.2% 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 1960.

Safety & Crime

Wray reports 43 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 89% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 43/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

24.5% of adults in Wray hold a bachelor's degree or higher (27% below the national average). 82.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Wray has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 316 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population2,305
Median Age39.0 yrs
Density666/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.9%

Economy

B+
Median Income$57,318
Per Capita$31,104
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty14.9%
County GDP$612M
Avg Weekly Wage$953

Housing

A+
Home Value$205,900
Rent$909
Ownership63.9%
Zillow$270,765
Housing Units1,046
Rent Burden36.2%

Crime

F
Violent43/100K
Property43/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K

Health

Obesity26.6%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking12.1%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death5,886/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days316/yr
Rain18.4 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation3,523 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.5%
High School+82.5%
Graduate+8.3%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 82% / D 16%
Commute9 min
Broadband85.7%
Internet Speed94 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Wray was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is Colorado Plains Regional (53 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
8.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.