What are the schools like in Walsh, CO?

Walsh is served primarily by Walsh School District No. Re-1. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.8:1.

What is the median household income in Walsh?

The median household income in Walsh, CO is $26,793 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.2%.

What is the weather like in Walsh, CO?

Walsh 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.

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

Q: Is Walsh, CO affordable or expensive?

Walsh's cost of living index is 78, where 100 represents the national average. This means Walsh is 22% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $54,100 and the median rent is $259 per month.

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

Walsh 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 Walsh, CO a Good Place to Live?

Walsh is a small town of 552 in Colorado, with a median household income of $26,793 and a 1.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 78 (US average = 100), which is 22% below the national average.

Strengths: Walsh 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 Walsh is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Walsh 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: 77.5

Walsh's overall cost of living index is 77.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Walsh costs roughly 22% less than the average American city.

Metric	Walsh, CO	National Avg
Median Home Value	$54,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$259	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	65.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$26,793	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Walsh'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

Walsh is served primarily by Walsh School District No. Re-1. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.8:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Walsh, CO	National Avg
School District	Walsh School District No. Re-1	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	10.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	19.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	82.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

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

Demographics

Metric	Walsh, CO	National Avg
Population	552	—
Median Age	42.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	11.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	86.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.7%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	19.2%	22.2%
65 and over	32.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Vilas, CO 9 mi Two Buttes, CO 14 mi Springfield, CO 19 mi Manter, KS 24 mi Campo, CO 25 mi

ZIP Codes in Walsh

Walsh, CO is covered by 1 ZIP code:

81090

Walsh vs Other Cities

Walsh, CO vs Vilas, CO Walsh, CO vs Two Buttes, CO Walsh, CO vs Springfield, CO Walsh, CO vs Manter, KS Walsh, CO vs Campo, CO

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Walsh, CO affordable or expensive?

Walsh's cost of living index is 78, where 100 is the national average. That makes Walsh roughly 22% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $54,100 and median rent is $259/month.

What is the crime rate in Walsh, CO?

Walsh'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 Walsh?

Public schools in Walsh are operated by Walsh School District No. Re-1. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.8:1. 19.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Walsh, CO a good place to live?

Walsh, CO has a population of 552, a median household income of $26,793, and an unemployment rate of 1.2%. 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 Walsh?

Walsh 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 Walsh?

Walsh, CO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 81090.

What is the population of Walsh?

The population of Walsh, Colorado is 552 with a median age of 42.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Walsh?

Key numbers for living in Walsh: cost of living index 78 (100 = US average), median home $54,100, median household income $26,793, 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 Walsh side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.