What are the schools like in Fleming, CO?

Fleming is served primarily by School District No. Re-3 Frenchman. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.0:1.

What is the median household income in Fleming?

The median household income in Fleming, CO is $48,125 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.6%.

What is the weather like in Fleming, CO?

Fleming has an average high temperature of 41.7°F in January and 90.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 17.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 37.0 inches.

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

Q: Is Fleming, CO affordable or expensive?

Fleming's cost of living index is 91, where 100 represents the national average. This means Fleming is 9% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $119,600 and the median rent is $837 per month.

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

Fleming has a violent crime rate of 352.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2043.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Fleming, CO a Good Place to Live?

Fleming is a small town of 707 in Colorado, with a median household income of $48,125 and a 2.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is 9% below the national average.

Strengths: Fleming stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

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

All Fleming 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: 90.8

Fleming's overall cost of living index is 90.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Fleming costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.

Metric	Fleming, CO	National Avg
Median Home Value	$119,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$837	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	66.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$48,125	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Fleming's violent crime rate is 352.5 per 100,000 residents — 7% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

352.5 /100k

Property Crime

2043.8 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Fleming is served primarily by School District No. Re-3 Frenchman. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.0:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Fleming, CO	National Avg
School District	School District No. Re-3 Frenchman	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	20.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Fleming sees average highs of 41.7°F in January and 90.0°F in July, with 17.2 inches of annual precipitation and 37.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Fleming, CO
Average High — January	41.7°F
Average High — July	90.0°F
Annual Precipitation	17.2"
Annual Snowfall	37.0"

Demographics

Metric	Fleming, CO	National Avg
Population	707	—
Median Age	33.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	25.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	74.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	12.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	31.3%	22.2%
65 and over	16.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Haxtun, CO 11 mi Crook, CO 12 mi Iliff, CO 13 mi Padroni, CO 19 mi Sterling, CO 19 mi

ZIP Codes in Fleming

Fleming, CO is covered by 1 ZIP code:

80728

Fleming vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fleming, CO affordable or expensive?

Fleming's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average. That makes Fleming roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $119,600 and median rent is $837/month.

What is the crime rate in Fleming, CO?

Fleming's violent crime rate is 352.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2043.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Fleming?

Public schools in Fleming are operated by School District No. Re-3 Frenchman. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.0:1. 20.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Fleming, CO a good place to live?

Fleming, CO has a population of 707, a median household income of $48,125, and an unemployment rate of 2.6%. 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 Fleming?

Fleming averages 41.7°F in January and 90.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 17.2 inches with about 37.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Fleming?

Fleming, CO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 80728.

What is the population of Fleming?

The population of Fleming, Colorado is 707 with a median age of 33.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Fleming?

Key numbers for living in Fleming: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $119,600, median household income $48,125, crime index 95 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Fleming side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.