What are the schools like in Poncha Springs, CO?

School district data for Poncha Springs is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Poncha Springs?

The median household income in Poncha Springs, CO is $69,015 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Poncha Springs, CO?

Poncha Springs has an average high temperature of 43.4°F in January and 85.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 8.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 36.7 inches.

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

Q: Is Poncha Springs, CO affordable or expensive?

Poncha Springs's cost of living index is 100, where 100 represents the national average. This means Poncha Springs is 0% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $394,200 and the median rent is $1,306 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Poncha Springs, CO?

Poncha Springs has a violent crime rate of 88.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 530.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Poncha Springs, CO a Good Place to Live?

Poncha Springs is a small town of 867 in Colorado, with a median household income of $69,015 . Its cost of living index is 100 (US average = 100), which is 0% above the national average.

Strengths: Poncha Springs stands out for short average commutes.

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

All Poncha Springs 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: 100.3

Poncha Springs's overall cost of living index is 100.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Poncha Springs costs roughly 0% more than the average American city.

Metric	Poncha Springs, CO	National Avg
Median Home Value	$394,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,306	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	86.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$69,015	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Poncha Springs's violent crime rate is 88.4 per 100,000 residents — 77% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

88.4 /100k

Property Crime

530.6 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Poncha Springs, CO	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	32.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Poncha Springs sees average highs of 43.4°F in January and 85.8°F in July, with 8.8 inches of annual precipitation and 36.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Poncha Springs, CO
Average High — January	43.4°F
Average High — July	85.8°F
Annual Precipitation	8.8"
Annual Snowfall	36.7"

Demographics

Metric	Poncha Springs, CO	National Avg
Population	867	—
Median Age	51.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	13.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	87.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	7.2%	18.9%
Asian	0.9%	6.3%
Under 18	11.6%	22.2%
65 and over	20.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Salida, CO 4 mi Smeltertown, CO 4 mi Maysville, CO 8 mi Garfield, CO 12 mi Howard, CO 15 mi

ZIP Codes in Poncha Springs

Poncha Springs, CO is covered by 1 ZIP code:

81242

Poncha Springs vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Poncha Springs, CO affordable or expensive?

Poncha Springs's cost of living index is 100, where 100 is the national average. That puts Poncha Springs roughly 0% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $394,200 and median rent is $1,306/month.

What is the crime rate in Poncha Springs, CO?

Poncha Springs's violent crime rate is 88.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 530.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Poncha Springs?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Poncha Springs, CO a good place to live?

Poncha Springs, CO has a population of 867, a median household income of $69,015, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. 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 Poncha Springs?

Poncha Springs averages 43.4°F in January and 85.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 8.8 inches with about 36.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Poncha Springs?

Poncha Springs, CO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 81242.

What is the population of Poncha Springs?

The population of Poncha Springs, Colorado is 867 with a median age of 51.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Poncha Springs?

Key numbers for living in Poncha Springs: cost of living index 100 (100 = US average), median home $394,200, median household income $69,015, crime index 24 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Poncha Springs side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.