Collbran is a small town of 647 in Colorado, with a median household income of $43,750
and a 36.4% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is
8% below the national average.
Strengths:
Collbran stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Collbran is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Collbran 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: 92.1
Collbran's overall cost of living index is 92.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Collbran costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.
Metric
Collbran, CO
National Avg
Median Home Value
$187,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,010
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
81.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$43,750
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Collbran's violent crime rate is 347.6 per 100,000 residents
— 9% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
347.6 /100k
Property Crime
2211.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Collbran is served primarily by Plateau Valley School District No. 50 in the county of Mesa.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.8:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Collbran, CO
National Avg
School District
Plateau Valley School District No. 50 in the county of Mesa
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
2
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Student/Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
12.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
93.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Collbran sees average highs of 36.9°F in January
and 88.6°F in July,
with 14.7 inches of annual precipitation
and 59.6 inches of snow per year.
Collbran's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Collbran roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $187,100 and median rent is $1,010/month.
Collbran's violent crime rate is 347.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2211.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Collbran are operated by Plateau Valley School District No. 50 in the county of Mesa.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.8:1. 12.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Collbran, CO has a population of 647, a median household income of $43,750, and an unemployment rate of 36.4%.
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.
Collbran averages 36.9°F in January and 88.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 14.7 inches
with about 59.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Collbran, CO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 81624.
The population of Collbran, Colorado is 647 with a median age of 24.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Collbran: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $187,100, median household income $43,750, crime index 97 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Collbran side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
