Washington
Colorado

What stands out

Three things set Washington County apart from the other 3,142 counties: home internet speed is in the bottom 2% of American counties (55 Mbps), the overdose death rate is in the bottom 4% of American counties (0 per 100,000), and winter sunshine is in the top 6% of American counties (1.8 on the USDA scale). Within Colorado it ranks 3rd of 64 counties for home internet speed, counting from the bottom.

Where you are

You live in Washington County, Colorado. 4,817 people live here with you, so most faces are familiar. The population held steady at 0.2% last year, and more Americans moved in than out (net +15).

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 $59,087 a year, lower than 54% of American counties. Employers pay an average wage of $43,384. 13% of workers work from home.

Colorado takes 4.4% of that median income in state income tax, about $2,600 a year.

Home

The median home costs $264K, pricier than 60% of American counties, about 3.0 years of the median household's income. A two-bedroom rents for around $967 a month. Property tax is 0.44% of home value, roughly $924 a year on that median home, lower than 92% of American counties. 70% of households own rather than rent.

Safety and health

Violent crime here is 3.8 per 1,000 residents, lower than 53% of American counties.

A child born here can expect to live 75.1 years, shorter than 58% of American counties. There are 3 active physicians in the county, about 6.2 per 10,000 people. 12.0% of people under 65 have no health insurance.

School

Local students test at grade level 2.97 where 3.0 is national grade level, lower than 51% of American counties. 91% of adults finished high school.

Neighbors and politics

In 2024 your neighbors voted Republican by 74 points, among the most lopsided counties in the country. 81% 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 51°F, highs near 67 and lows near 36, colder than 70% of American counties. About 19 inches of rain and snow fall a year. FEMA puts natural-hazard risk at 9 out of 100, safer than 91% of American counties; the county has had 13 federal disaster declarations since 1953.

Getting around, going out

Home internet averages 55 Mbps down, slower than 98% of American counties. There is 1 airport in the county, counting general aviation.