What are the schools like in Eckley, CO?

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

What is the median household income in Eckley?

The median household income in Eckley, CO is $47,031 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.2%.

What is the weather like in Eckley, CO?

Eckley has an average high temperature of 42.6°F in January and 91.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 18.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 22.8 inches.

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

Q: Is Eckley, CO affordable or expensive?

Eckley's cost of living index is 90, where 100 represents the national average. This means Eckley is 10% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $106,800 and the median rent is $768 per month.

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

Eckley has a violent crime rate of 49.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 389.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Eckley, CO a Good Place to Live?

Eckley is a small town of 338 in Colorado, with a median household income of $47,031 and a 2.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is 10% below the national average.

Strengths: Eckley stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

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

All Eckley 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: 89.6

Eckley's overall cost of living index is 89.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Eckley costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.

Metric	Eckley, CO	National Avg
Median Home Value	$106,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$768	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	72.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$47,031	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Eckley's violent crime rate is 49.9 per 100,000 residents — 87% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

49.9 /100k

Property Crime

389.3 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Eckley, 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	20.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	74.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Eckley sees average highs of 42.6°F in January and 91.8°F in July, with 18.0 inches of annual precipitation and 22.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Eckley, CO
Average High — January	42.6°F
Average High — July	91.8°F
Annual Precipitation	18.0"
Annual Snowfall	22.8"

Demographics

Metric	Eckley, CO	National Avg
Population	338	—
Median Age	38.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	17.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	77.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	18.6%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	25.4%	22.2%
65 and over	18.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Yuma, CO 12 mi Wray, CO 14 mi Vernon, CO 15 mi Laird, CO 21 mi Otis, CO 25 mi

ZIP Codes in Eckley

Eckley, CO is covered by 1 ZIP code:

80727

Eckley vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Eckley, CO affordable or expensive?

Eckley's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average. That makes Eckley roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $106,800 and median rent is $768/month.

What is the crime rate in Eckley, CO?

Eckley's violent crime rate is 49.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 389.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Eckley?

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

Is Eckley, CO a good place to live?

Eckley, CO has a population of 338, a median household income of $47,031, and an unemployment rate of 2.2%. 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.

What is the weather like in Eckley?

Eckley averages 42.6°F in January and 91.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 18.0 inches with about 22.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Eckley?

Eckley, CO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 80727.

What is the population of Eckley?

The population of Eckley, Colorado is 338 with a median age of 38.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Eckley?

Key numbers for living in Eckley: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $106,800, median household income $47,031, crime index 15 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Eckley side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.