Huerfano County , Colorado
Population: 6,946 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $52,139 Home $256,700 Rent $739/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 6,946 residents, Huerfano County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Colorado and neighboring counties alike.
$52,139
Median Income
household
$256,700
Home Value
median
$739/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $52,139 |
| Per Capita Income | $36,275 |
| Poverty Rate | 17.5% |
| Median Home Value | $256,700 |
| Median Gross Rent | $739/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 77.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 22.7% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 6,946 |
| Median Age | 55.1 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 27.1% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
27.9%
Obesity
13.9%
Diabetes
12.9%
Smoking
37.6%
High Blood Pressure
21.1%
No Physical Activity
22.9%
Depression
30.4%
Insufficient Sleep
68.7%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 24.2 · 24th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
11.70
🔥 Wildfire
87.56
❄️ Winter Storm
65.34
🌍 Earthquake
26.08
☀️ Drought
29.96
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