Douglas
Colorado

What stands out

Against every county in America, Douglas County is unusual in three ways: the median household income is among the highest in America ($139,010), high-school completion is among the highest in America (98%), and the typical two-bedroom rent is among the highest in America ($1,983 a month). Within Colorado it ranks 1st of 64 counties for the median household income.

Where you are

You live in Douglas County, Colorado. 360,206 people live here with you. The population grew 2.1% last year, and more Americans moved in than out (net +5,465).

Colorado's flat income tax is 4.4%, and the TABOR amendment refunds revenue above a spending cap back to taxpayers in strong years. Front Range home prices roughly doubled between 2013 and 2023. The state taxes Social Security for residents under 65 but exempts it fully at 65 and over. Wildfire and hail drive homeowner insurance costs along the mountains and plains respectively.

Money

The typical household here brings in $139,010 a year, higher than almost every county in America. Employers pay an average wage of $84,978. Unemployment runs 2.5%, lower than 83% of American counties. 24% of workers work from home; for the rest the average commute is 21 minutes each way.

Colorado takes 4.4% of that median income in state income tax, about $6,116 a year.

Home

The median home costs $713K, pricier than 98% of American counties, about 4.0 years of the median household's income. A two-bedroom rents for around $1,983 a month. Property tax is 0.55% of home value, roughly $3,490 a year on that median home, lower than 83% of American counties. 78% of households own rather than rent.

Safety and health

Violent crime here is 2.7 per 1,000 residents, lower than almost every county in America. Drug overdoses killed 9 people per 100,000 in 2024.

A child born here can expect to live 82.8 years, longer than almost every county in America. There are 1,068 active physicians in the county, about 29.6 per 10,000 people. Medicare rates the local hospitals 4.5 of 5 stars. 4.3% of people under 65 have no health insurance.

School

98% of adults finished high school.

Neighbors and politics

In 2024 your neighbors voted Republican by 7 points. 95% of eligible voters turned out. Under Colorado law you can get a concealed-carry permit on request, abortion is protected by state law, and marijuana is legal for adults.

Weather and risk

The year averages 49°F, highs near 63 and lows near 35, colder than 77% of American counties. About 17 inches of rain and snow fall a year. FEMA puts natural-hazard risk at 82 out of 100, riskier than 82% of American counties; the county has had 13 federal disaster declarations since 1953.

Getting around, going out

Home internet averages 289 Mbps down, faster than 92% of American counties. There are 5 airports in the county, counting general aviation. For a night or a weekend out: 0.5 full-service restaurants per 1,000 people, 12 breweries, 4 museums.