Living in Washington County, Colorado
Washington County is a county in Colorado with a population of around 4,864. The main communities are Akron, Otis.
Cost of Living
Median rent is $2,035/month, above the national average, with a median home price of around $218K. The county has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country at 2.5%.
Weather and Climate
The climate brings cold winters (highs around 42°F) and hot summers (highs around 85°F). Mountains are 1-3 hours away. The area has hurricane risk worth factoring into home insurance decisions.
Demographics
The county votes strongly Republican.
Washington County, Colorado
Home price trend in Washington County
Top Cities and towns in Washington County
Akron
Population: 1,702
Home price:$209,278
Otis
Population: 475
Home price:$199,293
Demographics & Amenities in Washington County
2 Hours to major Airport
No
Median age
NA
Average Family Size
3.05
Foreign-born population
Foreign-born population
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Amount of veterans
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Average travel time to work
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Hazards in Washington County
Earthquakes
Very LowWildfires
Very LowHurricanes
Not ApplicableDrought
Relatively LowTornados
Very LowEarthquakes
Very LowWildfires
Very LowHurricanes
Not ApplicableDrought
Relatively LowTornados
Very Low
Terrain & Weather in Washington County
Average Summer temperature
86°F
Coast
Not near the coast
Sun
A lot of Sun
Precipitation
16.81 inches
Average Winter temperature
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Mountains
Mountains
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Humidity
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Economy in Washington County
Per Capita Personal Income
Per Capita Personal Income
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Homeownership rate (%)
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Employment rate
63.6%
Total Employer Establishments
175,965
Poverty (%)
9.7%
Unemployment rate (%)
2.5%
Vacant Housing Units
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Mean Hours Worked (male)
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Mean Hours Worked (female)
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Laws and Rights in Washington County
Cannabis
Legal for recreational use
Abortion
Legal before fetal viability, Legal through 24 weeks+
Gun Carry
Permit required for concealed carry
Health inWashington County
Excessive drinking, Adult smoking, Exercise opportunities
Crime Statistics in Washington County
Robbery
0.06/ per 1000
Aggravated Assault
1.56/ per 1000
Burglary
2.39/ per 1000
Arson
0.36/ per 1000
Property Crimes, Violent Crimes, Auto Theft, Rape, Larceny
Auto Theft
NA/ per 1000
Total Property Crimes
NA/ per 1000
Total Violent Crimes
1.97/ per 1000
Rape
NA/ per 1000
Larcency
NA/ per 1000