What are the schools like in Iliff, CO?

Iliff is served primarily by School District No. Re-1 Valley. The district operates 3 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.7:1.

What is the median household income in Iliff?

The median household income in Iliff, CO is $70,750 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 14.3%.

What is the weather like in Iliff, CO?

Iliff has an average high temperature of 42.1°F in January and 91.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 17.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 37.0 inches.

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

Q: Is Iliff, CO affordable or expensive?

Iliff's cost of living index is 92, where 100 represents the national average. This means Iliff is 8% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $117,900 and the median rent is $1,042 per month.

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

Iliff 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 Iliff, CO a Good Place to Live?

Iliff is a small town of 333 in Colorado, with a median household income of $70,750 and a 14.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is 8% below the national average.

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

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Iliff is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Iliff 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: 92.5

Iliff's overall cost of living index is 92.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Iliff costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.

Metric	Iliff, CO	National Avg
Median Home Value	$117,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,042	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	89.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$70,750	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Iliff'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

Iliff is served primarily by School District No. Re-1 Valley. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.7:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Iliff, CO	National Avg
School District	School District No. Re-1 Valley	—
Elementary Schools	3	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	9.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	90.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Iliff sees average highs of 42.1°F in January and 91.2°F in July, with 17.2 inches of annual precipitation and 37.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Iliff, CO
Average High — January	42.1°F
Average High — July	91.2°F
Annual Precipitation	17.2"
Annual Snowfall	37.0"

Demographics

Metric	Iliff, CO	National Avg
Population	333	—
Median Age	33.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	14.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	24.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	94.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.2%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	24.3%	22.2%
65 and over	9.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Padroni, CO 6 mi Sterling, CO 12 mi Fleming, CO 13 mi Peetz, CO 14 mi Crook, CO 15 mi

ZIP Codes in Iliff

Iliff, CO is covered by 1 ZIP code:

80736

Iliff vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Iliff, CO affordable or expensive?

Iliff's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average. That makes Iliff roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $117,900 and median rent is $1,042/month.

What is the crime rate in Iliff, CO?

Iliff'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 Iliff?

Public schools in Iliff are operated by School District No. Re-1 Valley. The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.7:1. 9.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Iliff, CO a good place to live?

Iliff, CO has a population of 333, a median household income of $70,750, and an unemployment rate of 14.3%. 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 Iliff?

Iliff averages 42.1°F in January and 91.2°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 Iliff?

Iliff, CO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 80736.

What is the population of Iliff?

The population of Iliff, Colorado is 333 with a median age of 33.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Iliff?

Key numbers for living in Iliff: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $117,900, median household income $70,750, crime index 95 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Iliff side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.