What are the schools like in Eaton, CO?

Eaton is served primarily by Weld County School District No. Re-2. The district operates 3 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.7:1.

What is the median household income in Eaton?

The median household income in Eaton, CO is $102,314 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.6%.

What is the weather like in Eaton, CO?

Eaton has an average high temperature of 44.1°F in January and 91.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 13.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 32.7 inches.

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

Q: Is Eaton, CO affordable or expensive?

Eaton's cost of living index is 96, where 100 represents the national average. This means Eaton is 4% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $399,500 and the median rent is $1,443 per month.

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

Eaton has a violent crime rate of 51.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 806.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Eaton, CO a Good Place to Live?

Eaton is a small town of 5,763 in Colorado, with a median household income of $102,314 and a 3.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is 4% below the national average.

Strengths: Eaton stands out for an affordable cost of living, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B+), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Eaton is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Eaton 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: 96.0

Eaton's overall cost of living index is 96.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Eaton costs roughly 4% less than the average American city.

Metric	Eaton, CO	National Avg
Median Home Value	$399,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,443	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	92.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$102,314	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Eaton's violent crime rate is 51.5 per 100,000 residents — 86% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

51.5 /100k

Property Crime

806.5 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Eaton is served primarily by Weld County School District No. Re-2. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.7:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Eaton, CO	National Avg
School District	Weld County School District No. Re-2	—
Elementary Schools	3	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	15.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	39.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	93.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Eaton sees average highs of 44.1°F in January and 91.7°F in July, with 13.9 inches of annual precipitation and 32.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Eaton, CO
Average High — January	44.1°F
Average High — July	91.7°F
Annual Precipitation	13.9"
Annual Snowfall	32.7"

Demographics

Metric	Eaton, CO	National Avg
Population	5,763	—
Median Age	38.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	24.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	87.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	6.9%	18.9%
Asian	2.1%	6.3%
Under 18	22.9%	22.2%
65 and over	14.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Eaton

Eaton, CO is covered by 1 ZIP code:

80615

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Eaton, CO affordable or expensive?

Eaton's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average. That makes Eaton roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $399,500 and median rent is $1,443/month.

What is the crime rate in Eaton, CO?

Eaton's violent crime rate is 51.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 806.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Eaton?

Public schools in Eaton are operated by Weld County School District No. Re-2. The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.7:1. 39.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Eaton, CO a good place to live?

Eaton, CO has a population of 5,763, a median household income of $102,314, and an unemployment rate of 3.6%. 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 Eaton?

Eaton averages 44.1°F in January and 91.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 13.9 inches with about 32.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Eaton?

Eaton, CO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 80615.

What is the population of Eaton?

The population of Eaton, Colorado is 5,763 with a median age of 38.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Eaton?

Key numbers for living in Eaton: cost of living index 96 (100 = US average), median home $399,500, median household income $102,314, crime index 23 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Eaton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.