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McClaveCO

A town of 128, settled in 1908.

Is McClave a good place to live?

McClave has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.

Small town

128 people, and everyone knows the way

In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.

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Getting set up

Moving to McClave: who provides what

McClave is unincorporated, so Bent County and regional agencies provide most services.

PowerSoutheast Colorado Power Assn17.9¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterMcclave Wa Inc water system1 health-based violation in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet3 providers87% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & county servicesBent CountyBent County provides services here
SchoolsMcClave School District RE-2Which school depends on your addressNCES
Register to voteOnlineIn Colorado you can register online until 8 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 8 days before).vote.gov
Who runs elections hereBent County Clerk and RecorderBent County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2025
ZIP code8105781057 100%Census 2020

EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.

The data

Ordered by what stands out in McClave.

Housing

The typical home in McClave is valued at about $170K

Over the 12 months to September 2026, the typical home lost 6.6% of its value. In McClave, just over three quarters of households are owner-occupiers, above Colorado’s towns (71%) and close to U.S. towns (73%).

$170KZillow home value

Typical home value

McClave$170K
Colorado$529K
−6.6%
value change, 1 year

Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center

Schools

The schools McClave’s kids attend

Its two schools are below. The 2 public schools in McClave teach 231 students between them.

SchoolLevelStudentsLetter
McClave Elementary SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–6Grades PK–6126A−
McClave Undivided High SchoolLargest public high schoolGrades 7–12Grades 7–12105B

NCES · EDFacts

Climate

McClave has four seasons and hot summers

McClave’s midsummer high is 94°F, above both the Colorado town median (89°F) and the median of U.S. towns (85°F).

10″snow a winter

Typical low → high °F

Winter18–48°
Spring38–69°
Summer61–92°
Fall39–71°
Oct 15
typical first frost
Apr 24
typical last frost
+1.4°
vs. the 20th-century average

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020

Natural hazards

The biggest natural risk in McClave is inland flooding, at a high overall level

Of the losses FEMA expects in McClave, 36% come from inland flooding and 16% from drought. Expected damage from storms and floods is higher here than in 64% of U.S. communities.

64risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
64High riskLowerHigher
Inland floodingDroughtHail

FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA

Health

More of McClave’s adults report frequent physical distress than in the typical Colorado or U.S. town

73% of McClave adults had a checkup this year. Among 160 Colorado towns, just 5 have a higher share of adults who say their health is fair or poor than McClave. Against the Colorado average, McClave comes out ahead on 2 CDC measures out of 26, and behind on 18.

McClaveColorado townsU.S. towns
Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES)18%12%14%
Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES)26%15%19%
Diabetes (CDC PLACES)14%8.4%12%
Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES)18%11%14%
26 measures vs. Colorado
2 better6 too close to call18 worse
What stands outMcClaveCO
Fewer binge drinkers14.9%19%
More adults treating high blood pressure75.5%69.5%
More older adults who have lost all their teeth24.6%9.2%
Prowers Medical Center
13.8 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA

Keep exploring

Everything we know about McClave

16pages on McClave
After high school

Colleges nearby

1 within 15 miles of the center of McClave

Questions about McClave

Short answers, built from the data on this page.

Is McClave, CO a good place to live?

McClave has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.