What are the schools like in Mancos, CO?

Mancos is served primarily by Mancos School District Re-6. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.8:1.

What is the median household income in Mancos?

The median household income in Mancos, CO is $63,185 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.5%.

What is the weather like in Mancos, CO?

Mancos has an average high temperature of 40.0°F in January and 85.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 15.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 57.1 inches.

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

Q: Is Mancos, CO affordable or expensive?

Mancos's cost of living index is 96, where 100 represents the national average. This means Mancos is 4% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $281,000 and the median rent is $914 per month.

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

Mancos has a violent crime rate of 332.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1531.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Mancos, CO a Good Place to Live?

Mancos is a small town of 1,121 in Colorado, with a median household income of $63,185 and a 1.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is 4% below the national average.

Strengths: Mancos stands out for an affordable cost of living, solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

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

All Mancos 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: 95.7

Mancos's overall cost of living index is 95.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Mancos costs roughly 4% less than the average American city.

Metric	Mancos, CO	National Avg
Median Home Value	$281,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$914	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	75.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$63,185	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Mancos's violent crime rate is 332.3 per 100,000 residents — 13% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

332.3 /100k

Property Crime

1531.5 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Mancos is served primarily by Mancos School District Re-6. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.8:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Mancos, CO	National Avg
School District	Mancos School District Re-6	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	43.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Mancos sees average highs of 40.0°F in January and 85.0°F in July, with 15.7 inches of annual precipitation and 57.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Mancos, CO
Average High — January	40.0°F
Average High — July	85.0°F
Annual Precipitation	15.7"
Annual Snowfall	57.1"

Demographics

Metric	Mancos, CO	National Avg
Population	1,121	—
Median Age	46.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	25.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	92.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	5.9%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	16.8%	22.2%
65 and over	26.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Dolores, CO 14 mi Cortez, CO 16 mi Marvel, CO 19 mi Lewis, CO 23 mi Durango, CO 24 mi

ZIP Codes in Mancos

Mancos, CO is covered by 1 ZIP code:

81328

Mancos vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mancos, CO affordable or expensive?

Mancos's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average. That makes Mancos roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $281,000 and median rent is $914/month.

What is the crime rate in Mancos, CO?

Mancos's violent crime rate is 332.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1531.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Mancos?

Public schools in Mancos are operated by Mancos School District Re-6. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.8:1. 43.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Mancos, CO a good place to live?

Mancos, CO has a population of 1,121, a median household income of $63,185, and an unemployment rate of 1.5%. 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 Mancos?

Mancos averages 40.0°F in January and 85.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 15.7 inches with about 57.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Mancos?

Mancos, CO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 81328.

What is the population of Mancos?

The population of Mancos, Colorado is 1,121 with a median age of 46.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Mancos?

Key numbers for living in Mancos: cost of living index 96 (100 = US average), median home $281,000, median household income $63,185, crime index 82 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Mancos side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.