Colorado City is a small town of 2,628 in Arizona, with a median household income of N/A
and a 8.1% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Colorado City stands out for an affordable cost of living, lower-than-average crime, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Colorado City is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Colorado City city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 89.9
Colorado City's overall cost of living index is 89.9,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Colorado City costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Colorado City, AZ
National Avg
Median Home Value
N/A
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
N/A
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
46.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
N/A
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Colorado City's violent crime rate is 318.5 per 100,000 residents
— 16% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
318.5 /100k
Property Crime
1840.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Colorado City is served primarily by Colorado City Unified District (4370).
The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.4:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Colorado City, AZ
National Avg
School District
Colorado City Unified District (4370)
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Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
19.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
13.7%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
75.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Colorado City sees average highs of 48.9°F in January
and 94.6°F in July,
with 14.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 12.4 inches of snow per year.
Colorado City's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Colorado City roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is N/A and median rent is N/A/month.
Colorado City's violent crime rate is 318.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1840.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Colorado City are operated by Colorado City Unified District (4370).
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.4:1. 13.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Colorado City, AZ has a population of 2,628, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of 8.1%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Colorado City averages 48.9°F in January and 94.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 14.3 inches
with about 12.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Colorado City, AZ is covered by 1 ZIP code: 86021.
The population of Colorado City, Arizona is 2,628 with a median age of 18.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Colorado City: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home N/A, median household income N/A, crime index 85 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Colorado City side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
