What are the schools like in Ignacio, CO?

Ignacio is served primarily by Ignacio School District No. 11Jt. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.3:1.

What is the median household income in Ignacio?

The median household income in Ignacio, CO is $62,833 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 7.7%.

What is the weather like in Ignacio, CO?

Ignacio has an average high temperature of 38.4°F in January and 86.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 16.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 33.8 inches.

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

Q: Is Ignacio, CO affordable or expensive?

Ignacio's cost of living index is 96, where 100 represents the national average. This means Ignacio is 4% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $243,300 and the median rent is $1,085 per month.

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

Ignacio has a violent crime rate of 231.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 811.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Ignacio, CO a Good Place to Live?

Ignacio is a small town of 1,257 in Colorado, with a median household income of $62,833 and a 7.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is 4% below the national average.

Strengths: Ignacio 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: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Ignacio is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Ignacio 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: 96.4

Ignacio's overall cost of living index is 96.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Ignacio costs roughly 4% less than the average American city.

Metric	Ignacio, CO	National Avg
Median Home Value	$243,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,085	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	62.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$62,833	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Ignacio's violent crime rate is 231.7 per 100,000 residents — 39% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

231.7 /100k

Property Crime

811.1 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Ignacio is served primarily by Ignacio School District No. 11Jt. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.3:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Ignacio, CO	National Avg
School District	Ignacio School District No. 11Jt	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	10.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	16.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	87.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Ignacio sees average highs of 38.4°F in January and 86.1°F in July, with 16.0 inches of annual precipitation and 33.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Ignacio, CO
Average High — January	38.4°F
Average High — July	86.1°F
Annual Precipitation	16.0"
Annual Snowfall	33.8"

Demographics

Metric	Ignacio, CO	National Avg
Population	1,257	—
Median Age	38.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	7.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	16.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	67.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	9.5%	18.9%
Asian	1.1%	6.3%
Under 18	24.0%	22.2%
65 and over	12.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Southern Ute, CO 4 mi Bayfield, CO 8 mi La Boca, NM 9 mi Middle Mesa, NM 12 mi Arboles, CO 14 mi

Ignacio vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ignacio, CO affordable or expensive?

Ignacio's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average. That makes Ignacio roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $243,300 and median rent is $1,085/month.

What is the crime rate in Ignacio, CO?

Ignacio's violent crime rate is 231.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 811.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Ignacio?

Public schools in Ignacio are operated by Ignacio School District No. 11Jt. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.3:1. 16.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Ignacio, CO a good place to live?

Ignacio, CO has a population of 1,257, a median household income of $62,833, and an unemployment rate of 7.7%. 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 Ignacio?

Ignacio averages 38.4°F in January and 86.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 16.0 inches with about 33.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Ignacio?

The population of Ignacio, Colorado is 1,257 with a median age of 38.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Ignacio?

Key numbers for living in Ignacio: cost of living index 96 (100 = US average), median home $243,300, median household income $62,833, crime index 52 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Ignacio side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.