Baca County, Colorado
Among the top 1% of US counties for affordability.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade A+, better than 99% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade B+, better than 72% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade A+, better than 97% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade C, better than 46% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade F, better than 6% of US counties
- top 1% for commute time
- top 1% for monthly rent
- bottom 4% for comfortable days
Baca County is a county in Colorado with about 3,496 residents. It grades A+ for affordability and F for lifestyle & connectivity. Standout strengths include commute time, monthly rent, and property crime. It rates lower on park & nature access and comfortable days.
Official websitebacacountyco.gov (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, dry summers · Cold winters · Dry · Snowy
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Precipitation 2.8 in0.4 in
humid 18%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$42k8th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$46kbetter than 43% of US counties
Home Value$120k25th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$474better than 99% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 93% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.43%better than 92% of US counties
Income Tax4.40%better than 67% of US counties
Sales Tax7.81%better than 40% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden8.20%better than 76% of US counties
Unemployment1.7%better than 95% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)33°F45th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)77°F48th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation17.2 in9th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall23.5 inbetter than 36% of US counties
Sunny Days297 daysbetter than 96% of US counties
Summer Humidity54°Fbetter than 88% of US counties
Comfortable Days34 daysbetter than 4% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk23.2better than 75% of US counties
School Quality100.0better than 96% of US counties
Violent Crime266/100kbetter than 85% of US counties
Property Crime0/100kbetter than 97% of US counties
Community
Population3,4967th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age42.056th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.1834th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9834th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+7193rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)82.5%53rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)0.3%15th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)12.1%76th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)2.3%86th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)2.8%33rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time12 minbetter than 99% of US counties
Walkability5.5/20better than 33% of US counties
Airport Distance209 mibetter than 13% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access80.7%better than 35% of US counties
Amenities Nearby0.00better than 12% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessLimitedbetter than 5% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Baca County an affordable place to live?
- Baca County is about average in cost. Its cost-of-living index is $46k, better than 43% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Baca County?
- The median home value in Baca County is $120k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Baca County?
- Median household income in Baca County is $42k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Baca County?
- Median gross rent in Baca County is $474 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Baca County safe?
- Baca County is safer than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 266/100k (better than 85%). Property crime is 0/100k.
- What is the weather like in Baca County?
- Baca County averages 77°F in July and 33°F in January, with 17.2 in of annual precipitation and about 297 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Baca County?
- Public-school quality in Baca County is above average, scoring better than 96% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Baca County?
- The average one-way commute in Baca County is 12 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)