What are the schools like in Limon, CO?

Limon is served primarily by Limon School District No. Re 4J. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.3:1.

What is the median household income in Limon?

The median household income in Limon, CO is $49,034 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.9%.

What is the weather like in Limon, CO?

Limon has an average high temperature of 42.7°F in January and 87.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 17.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 35.3 inches.

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

Q: Is Limon, CO affordable or expensive?

Limon's cost of living index is 95, where 100 represents the national average. This means Limon is 5% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $233,900 and the median rent is $909 per month.

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

Limon has a violent crime rate of 251.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 100.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Limon, CO a Good Place to Live?

Limon is a small town of 1,479 in Colorado, with a median household income of $49,034 and a 1.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 95 (US average = 100), which is 5% below the national average.

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

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

All Limon 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: 94.8

Limon's overall cost of living index is 94.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Limon costs roughly 5% less than the average American city.

Metric	Limon, CO	National Avg
Median Home Value	$233,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$909	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	66.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$49,034	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Limon's violent crime rate is 251.0 per 100,000 residents — 34% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

251.0 /100k

Property Crime

100.4 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Limon is served primarily by Limon School District No. Re 4J. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.3:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Limon, CO	National Avg
School District	Limon School District No. Re 4J	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	35.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Limon sees average highs of 42.7°F in January and 87.2°F in July, with 17.1 inches of annual precipitation and 35.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Limon, CO
Average High — January	42.7°F
Average High — July	87.2°F
Annual Precipitation	17.1"
Annual Snowfall	35.3"

Demographics

Metric	Limon, CO	National Avg
Population	1,479	—
Median Age	47.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	13.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	90.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	6.1%	18.9%
Asian	2.9%	6.3%
Under 18	13.0%	22.2%
65 and over	22.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Genoa, CO 10 mi Hugo, CO 14 mi Matheson, CO 17 mi Arriba, CO 22 mi Simla, CO 23 mi

ZIP Codes in Limon

Limon, CO is covered by 1 ZIP code:

80828

Limon vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Limon, CO affordable or expensive?

Limon's cost of living index is 95, where 100 is the national average. That makes Limon roughly 5% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $233,900 and median rent is $909/month.

What is the crime rate in Limon, CO?

Limon's violent crime rate is 251.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 100.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Limon?

Public schools in Limon are operated by Limon School District No. Re 4J. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.3:1. 35.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Limon, CO a good place to live?

Limon, CO has a population of 1,479, a median household income of $49,034, and an unemployment rate of 1.9%. 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 Limon?

Limon averages 42.7°F in January and 87.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 17.1 inches with about 35.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Limon?

Limon, CO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 80828.

What is the population of Limon?

The population of Limon, Colorado is 1,479 with a median age of 47.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Limon?

Key numbers for living in Limon: cost of living index 95 (100 = US average), median home $233,900, median household income $49,034, crime index 42 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Limon side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.