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Living in
Pueblo West.
Pueblo West is an unincorporated community in Pueblo County, CO. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Pueblo West
Living in Pueblo West means settling into a sprawling, car-dependent community that's growing faster than many Colorado towns—9.9% population growth in recent years. The median home value of $397,000 and median rent around $1,345 sit comfortably below Denver and Front Range prices, which explains much of that growth. You'll find a stable, family-oriented demographic with 60% married-couple households and a median age of 42, so this feels more established than a boom town.
Pueblo West at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
40.9 yrs
Poverty Rate
7.0%
Foreign-Born
3.9%
Broadband Internet
94.2%
of households
Population Growth
+9.9%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics3.9% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Pueblo West: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Pueblo West, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (56.1%), and 6.2% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
24.3%
of residents
65 and Older
17.6%
of residents
Households with Kids
34.3%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
17.0%
of households
Married Couples
64.0%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.78
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 24% below CO average
Rent, home values, and income in Pueblo West
In Pueblo West, rent runs 24% below the CO average, and home values are 26% below the CO average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
44.7%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
21.9%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
91.8
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,078
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
87.3%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2000
median year built
Vacant Homes
2.3%
of housing units
Jobs & Economyunemployment 1.5 pts above CO average
Unemployment in Pueblo West
Unemployment in Pueblo County, which includes Pueblo West, is 1.5 percentage points higher than the CO average.
Unemployment rate
Pueblo West: Pueblo County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Pueblo County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Pueblo West Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute27.1 min avg
How Pueblo West residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Pueblo West, most residents drive alone to work (78%), and 65% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 13 mi
Pueblo Memorial Airport (PUB)
Regional airport · few flights2,991 passengers boarded in 2025
- 106 mi
Denver International Airport (DEN)
Major hub40.0M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 85% below national average
Crime rates for 2024
Violent crime in the area policed by the Pueblo County Sheriff's Office, which covers Pueblo West, runs 85% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
54.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (363 national, 2024)
Property Crime Rate
886.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,767 national, 2024)
Policed by Pueblo County Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersHigh Wind most common — 24 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
82.5 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Pueblo County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Pueblo County, which includes Pueblo West, the most common type is high wind, with 24 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 24 | Heavy Snow | None reported |
| 2024 | 45 | Heavy Snow | None reported |
| 2023 | 33 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2022 | 36 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2021 | 41 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2020 | 29 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 36 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2018 | 20 | Hail | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
20 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Pueblo County, county-wide
Air Quality45 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Pueblo County, which includes Pueblo West, is typically good — 268 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
45
Good Days
268
per year
Moderate Days
96
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Pueblo County, county-wide
Climate90°F summers, 19°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Pueblo West has warm summers (avg high 90°F) and very cold winters (avg low 19°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
67°/37°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
90°/59°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
69°/38°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
48°/19°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
14.4"
Annual Snowfall
14.8"
Hot Days/Year
71
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
154
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
80
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 47°F | 18°F | 0.32" |
| Feb | 49°F | 20°F | 0.34" |
| Mar | 59°F | 28°F | 0.89" |
| Apr | 66°F | 36°F | 1.73" |
| May | 76°F | 46°F | 1.69" |
| Jun | 87°F | 56°F | 1.16" |
| Jul | 92°F | 62°F | 1.94" |
| Aug | 90°F | 60°F | 2.09" |
| Sep | 82°F | 51°F | 0.80" |
| Oct | 69°F | 38°F | 0.85" |
| Nov | 56°F | 27°F | 0.54" |
| Dec | 47°F | 19°F | 0.28" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Pueblo West
Uninsured
4.0%
of residents
No hospitals inside Pueblo West's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Colorado Mental Health Hospital in Pueblo
Psychiatric · ER available · 6.6 mi away · Pueblo
Parkview Medical Center, Inc.
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7.6 mi away · Pueblo
St Mary-corwin Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · 9 mi away · Pueblo
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education19.3:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Pueblo West
Pueblo West's student/teacher ratio is 19.3:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 31.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
11
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
31.7%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
19.3:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Pueblo West (within 15 miles)
Colorado State University Pueblo
8.9 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 3,042 students · in-state tuition $10,099 · 40% graduate · median earnings $58,700 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument, 50 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Pueblo West
Pueblo West has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument (50 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument
National Monument
50 mi awayGreat Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve
National Park & Preserve
59 mi awayBent's Old Fort National Historic Site
National Historic Site
74 mi awayPublic Libraries in Pueblo West
Pueblo West Library
298 S Joe Martinez Blvd, Pueblo West
Cities Near Pueblo West
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Pueblo West?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Pueblo West FAQ
Is Pueblo West, Colorado affordable?⌄
Pueblo West's median rent is $1,345/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $96,810/year. Median home value is $397,000.
Is Pueblo West, Colorado safe?⌄
Pueblo West is policed by the Pueblo County Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 55 per 100,000 residents in 2024, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 363/100k that year. Property crime rate is 887 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Pueblo West, Colorado?⌄
Pueblo County, which includes Pueblo West, has an unemployment rate of 5.5%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Pueblo West, Colorado?⌄
The cost of living in Pueblo West is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,345/month and median household income is $96,810/year. The median home value is $397,000. About 45% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Pueblo West, Colorado?⌄
The average commute in Pueblo West is 27 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from