Divide is a small town of 140 in Colorado, with a median household income of $70,294
.
Its cost of living index is 97 (US average = 100), which is
3% below the national average.
Strengths:
Divide stands out for solid school ratings (B).
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Divide is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Divide 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: 97.4
Divide's overall cost of living index is 97.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Divide costs roughly 3% less than the average American city.
Metric
Divide, CO
National Avg
Median Home Value
$297,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
N/A
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
100.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$70,294
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Divide's violent crime rate is 185.1 per 100,000 residents
— 51% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
185.1 /100k
Property Crime
649.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Divide is served primarily by Woodland Park School District No. Re-2.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.1:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Divide, CO
National Avg
School District
Woodland Park School District No. Re-2
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.1:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
100.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Divide sees average highs of 32.7°F in January
and 74.3°F in July,
with 20.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 58.9 inches of snow per year.
Divide's cost of living index is 97, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Divide roughly 3% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $297,100 and median rent is N/A/month.
Divide's violent crime rate is 185.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 649.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Divide are operated by Woodland Park School District No. Re-2.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.1:1. 0.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Divide, CO has a population of 140, a median household income of $70,294, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Divide averages 32.7°F in January and 74.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 20.0 inches
with about 58.9 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Divide, Colorado is 140 with a median age of 46.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Divide: cost of living index 97 (100 = US average), median home $297,100, median household income $70,294, crime index 42 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Divide side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
