What are the schools like in Vilas, CO?

Vilas is served primarily by Vilas School District Re-5. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 6.6:1.

What is the median household income in Vilas?

The median household income in Vilas, CO is N/A 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 Vilas, CO?

Vilas has an average high temperature of 46.2°F in January and 92.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 19.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 23.0 inches.

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

Q: Is Vilas, CO affordable or expensive?

Vilas's cost of living index is 82, where 100 represents the national average. This means Vilas is 18% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $63,800 and the median rent is $424 per month.

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

Vilas has a violent crime rate of 55.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 111.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Vilas, CO a Good Place to Live?

Vilas is a small town of 111 in Colorado, with a median household income of N/A . Its cost of living index is 82 (US average = 100), which is 18% below the national average.

Strengths: Vilas stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.

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

All Vilas 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: 82.3

Vilas's overall cost of living index is 82.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Vilas costs roughly 18% less than the average American city.

Metric	Vilas, CO	National Avg
Median Home Value	$63,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$424	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	54.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	N/A	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Vilas's violent crime rate is 55.9 per 100,000 residents — 85% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

55.9 /100k

Property Crime

111.7 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Vilas is served primarily by Vilas School District Re-5. The student-to-teacher ratio is 6.6:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Vilas, CO	National Avg
School District	Vilas School District Re-5	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	6.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	12.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	75.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Vilas sees average highs of 46.2°F in January and 92.9°F in July, with 19.5 inches of annual precipitation and 23.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Vilas, CO
Average High — January	46.2°F
Average High — July	92.9°F
Annual Precipitation	19.5"
Annual Snowfall	23.0"

Demographics

Metric	Vilas, CO	National Avg
Population	111	—
Median Age	41.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	9.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	70.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	29.7%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	29.7%	22.2%
65 and over	5.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Walsh, CO 9 mi Springfield, CO 10 mi Two Buttes, CO 13 mi Campo, CO 20 mi Pritchett, CO 23 mi

ZIP Codes in Vilas

Vilas, CO is covered by 1 ZIP code:

81087

Vilas vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Vilas, CO affordable or expensive?

Vilas's cost of living index is 82, where 100 is the national average. That makes Vilas roughly 18% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $63,800 and median rent is $424/month.

What is the crime rate in Vilas, CO?

Vilas's violent crime rate is 55.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 111.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Vilas?

Public schools in Vilas are operated by Vilas School District Re-5. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 6.6:1. 12.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Vilas, CO a good place to live?

Vilas, CO has a population of 111, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. 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 Vilas?

Vilas averages 46.2°F in January and 92.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 19.5 inches with about 23.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Vilas?

Vilas, CO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 81087.

What is the population of Vilas?

The population of Vilas, Colorado is 111 with a median age of 41.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Vilas?

Key numbers for living in Vilas: cost of living index 82 (100 = US average), median home $63,800, median household income N/A, crime index 11 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Vilas side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.