Elbert County , Colorado
Population: 27,152 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $129,477 Home $664,600 Rent $1,436/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 27,152 residents, Elbert County tracks on the higher end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Colorado and neighboring counties alike. On CDC PLACES indicators, Elbert County tracks healthier than the US average — adult obesity at 24% and smoking under 11% are both well below national figures.
$129,477
Median Income
household
$664,600
Home Value
median
$1,436/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $129,477 |
| Per Capita Income | $57,481 |
| Poverty Rate | 5.3% |
| Median Home Value | $664,600 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,436/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 94.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 5.6% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 27,152 |
| Median Age | 44.8 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 35.2% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
24.1%
Obesity
8.9%
Diabetes
11.2%
Smoking
24.7%
High Blood Pressure
16.2%
No Physical Activity
22.9%
Depression
30.3%
Insufficient Sleep
70.0%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 36.6 · 37th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
48.85
🔥 Wildfire
95.07
❄️ Winter Storm
76.23
🌍 Earthquake
32.06
☀️ Drought
34.29
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