What are the schools like in Haxtun, CO?

Haxtun is served primarily by Haxtun School District No. Re-2J. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.4:1.

What is the median household income in Haxtun?

The median household income in Haxtun, CO is $50,500 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.9%.

What is the weather like in Haxtun, CO?

Haxtun has an average high temperature of 41.7°F in January and 90.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 18.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 37.0 inches.

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

Q: Is Haxtun, CO affordable or expensive?

Haxtun's cost of living index is 93, where 100 represents the national average. This means Haxtun is 7% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $203,000 and the median rent is $813 per month.

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

Haxtun has a violent crime rate of 103.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 103.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Haxtun, CO a Good Place to Live?

Haxtun is a small town of 917 in Colorado, with a median household income of $50,500 and a 4.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is 7% below the national average.

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

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

All Haxtun 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: 93.2

Haxtun's overall cost of living index is 93.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Haxtun costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.

Metric	Haxtun, CO	National Avg
Median Home Value	$203,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$813	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	82.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$50,500	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Haxtun's violent crime rate is 103.6 per 100,000 residents — 73% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

103.6 /100k

Property Crime

103.6 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Haxtun is served primarily by Haxtun School District No. Re-2J. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.4:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Haxtun, CO	National Avg
School District	Haxtun School District No. Re-2J	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	25.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Haxtun sees average highs of 41.7°F in January and 90.0°F in July, with 18.1 inches of annual precipitation and 37.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Haxtun, CO
Average High — January	41.7°F
Average High — July	90.0°F
Annual Precipitation	18.1"
Annual Snowfall	37.0"

Demographics

Metric	Haxtun, CO	National Avg
Population	917	—
Median Age	46.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	16.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	88.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	7.5%	18.9%
Asian	0.5%	6.3%
Under 18	20.5%	22.2%
65 and over	22.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Paoli, CO 9 mi Fleming, CO 11 mi Crook, CO 17 mi Holyoke, CO 18 mi Sedgwick, CO 21 mi

ZIP Codes in Haxtun

Haxtun, CO is covered by 1 ZIP code:

80731

Haxtun vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Haxtun, CO affordable or expensive?

Haxtun's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average. That makes Haxtun roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $203,000 and median rent is $813/month.

What is the crime rate in Haxtun, CO?

Haxtun's violent crime rate is 103.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 103.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Haxtun?

Public schools in Haxtun are operated by Haxtun School District No. Re-2J. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.4:1. 25.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Haxtun, CO a good place to live?

Haxtun, CO has a population of 917, a median household income of $50,500, and an unemployment rate of 4.9%. 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 Haxtun?

Haxtun averages 41.7°F in January and 90.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 18.1 inches with about 37.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Haxtun?

Haxtun, CO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 80731.

What is the population of Haxtun?

The population of Haxtun, Colorado is 917 with a median age of 46.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Haxtun?

Key numbers for living in Haxtun: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $203,000, median household income $50,500, crime index 18 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Haxtun side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.