What are the schools like in Dotsero, CO?

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

What is the median household income in Dotsero?

The median household income in Dotsero, CO is $79,957 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.7%.

What is the weather like in Dotsero, CO?

Dotsero has an average high temperature of 35.5°F in January and 89.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 20.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 38.9 inches.

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

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

Dotsero has a violent crime rate of 165.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1052.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Dotsero, CO a Good Place to Live?

Dotsero is a small town of 1,189 in Colorado, with a median household income of $79,957 and a 6.7% unemployment rate.

Strengths: Dotsero's profile is close to national averages across most measures.

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

All Dotsero 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 Dotsero metro area.

Metric	Dotsero, CO	National Avg
Median Home Value	$396,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	85.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$79,957	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Dotsero's violent crime rate is 165.1 per 100,000 residents — 57% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

165.1 /100k

Property Crime

1052.1 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Dotsero, 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	15.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	76.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Dotsero sees average highs of 35.5°F in January and 89.2°F in July, with 20.0 inches of annual precipitation and 38.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Dotsero, CO
Average High — January	35.5°F
Average High — July	89.2°F
Annual Precipitation	20.0"
Annual Snowfall	38.9"

Demographics

Metric	Dotsero, CO	National Avg
Population	1,189	—
Median Age	27.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	27.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	49.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	50.1%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	31.0%	22.2%
65 and over	2.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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Dotsero vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dotsero, CO affordable or expensive?

Dotsero has a median home value of $396,800 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $79,957.

What is the crime rate in Dotsero, CO?

Dotsero's violent crime rate is 165.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1052.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Dotsero?

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

Is Dotsero, CO a good place to live?

Dotsero, CO has a population of 1,189, a median household income of $79,957, and an unemployment rate of 6.7%. 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 Dotsero?

Dotsero averages 35.5°F in January and 89.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 20.0 inches with about 38.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Dotsero?

The population of Dotsero, Colorado is 1,189 with a median age of 27.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Dotsero?

Key numbers for living in Dotsero: median home $396,800, median household income $79,957, crime index 46 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Dotsero side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.