What are the schools like in Atwood, CO?

School district data for Atwood is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Atwood?

The median household income in Atwood, CO is $56,985 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 19.3%.

What is the weather like in Atwood, CO?

Atwood has an average high temperature of 42.1°F in January and 91.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 17.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 36.6 inches.

Atwood, CO Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: What is the crime rate in Atwood, CO?

Atwood has a violent crime rate of 352.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2043.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Atwood, CO a Good Place to Live?

Atwood is a small town of 144 in Colorado, with a median household income of $56,985 and a 19.3% unemployment rate.

Strengths: Atwood stands out for below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Atwood is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Atwood city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Atwood metro area.

Metric	Atwood, CO	National Avg
Median Home Value	$175,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	100.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$56,985	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Atwood's violent crime rate is 352.5 per 100,000 residents — 7% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

352.5 /100k

Property Crime

2043.8 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Atwood, CO	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	0.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	79.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Atwood sees average highs of 42.1°F in January and 91.2°F in July, with 17.2 inches of annual precipitation and 36.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Atwood, CO
Average High — January	42.1°F
Average High — July	91.2°F
Annual Precipitation	17.2"
Annual Snowfall	36.6"

Demographics

Metric	Atwood, CO	National Avg
Population	144	—
Median Age	41.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	19.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	21.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	96.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	13.2%	22.2%
65 and over	19.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Merino, CO 6 mi Sterling, CO 6 mi Padroni, CO 17 mi Iliff, CO 18 mi Hillrose, CO 20 mi

ZIP Codes in Atwood

Atwood, CO is covered by 1 ZIP code:

80722

Atwood vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Atwood, CO affordable or expensive?

Atwood has a median home value of $175,600 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $56,985.

What is the crime rate in Atwood, CO?

Atwood's violent crime rate is 352.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2043.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Atwood?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Atwood, CO a good place to live?

Atwood, CO has a population of 144, a median household income of $56,985, and an unemployment rate of 19.3%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Atwood?

Atwood averages 42.1°F in January and 91.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 17.2 inches with about 36.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Atwood?

Atwood, CO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 80722.

What is the population of Atwood?

The population of Atwood, Colorado is 144 with a median age of 41.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Atwood?

Key numbers for living in Atwood: median home $175,600, median household income $56,985, crime index 95 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Atwood side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.