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Census counts: 4,386 in 1990, 33,086 in 2020. The archive holds 7 old photos and papers going back to 2011 and 2 maps from 1963 on.
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Population
35,681
Census survey, 2020–24
Median home value
$397K
Census ACS
Household income
$97K
median
Median age
40.9
years
Jobs based here
4,554
A commuter town
Is Pueblo West a good place to live?
A town of contrasts. Where it falls short is cost of living (C−): the typical home is worth about $397K, 6.2 years of the Pueblo metro’s $64K median household income. Walkability is weaker too (C). Most errands need a car: it is less walkable than nearly three quarters of U.S. towns. Health is its strong suit (A−): CDC estimates put its residents' health ahead of three quarters of the country. Schools are a strength too (B+): its public schools beat 73% of Colorado towns on state tests and graduation. The overall grade comes out at B−, better than 47% of U.S. towns. Its place in the ranking is 103rd of 158 in Colorado.
Figures: health, CDC PLACES · schools, state test and graduation results · home values, Zillow · incomes, Census ACS, 2020–24.
How Pueblo West grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Colorado), ordered by how far Pueblo West is from typical.
Cost of livingAmong the weakest of the towns comparedC−Open →HealthParkview Medical Center 8.7 miles awayA−Open →WalkabilityEPA walkability 5.8 of 20; 2.8% of households have no car; 1% of workers walk, bike or ride transitCOpen →SchoolsGraded on exam and test resultsB+Open →Jobs & income$97K median household incomeBOpen →Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 31% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
How TownRatings grades towns →
What makes Pueblo West stand out
Where Pueblo West beats most towns.
A growing town
Pueblo West has grown 12% from 2010 to 2020
29,637 counted in 2010 and 33,086 in 2020.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 counts
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Pueblo West.
Pueblo West has added a third more jobs in ten years and is healthy by national standards but mid-pack in Colorado.
HealthA−
For health, Pueblo West earns an A−
75%healthier than U.S. townsA−Health Grade
Within Colorado it is less healthy than 65% of the 159 graded towns: Colorado sets a high bar.
CDC measures, 26 in all: Pueblo West beats Colorado on 2 and trails on 9. The share of adults in Pueblo West who had a checkup this year is 74%, against 71% in Colorado’s towns and 79% across U.S. towns. Pueblo West: 35% of adults sleep under 7 hours.
| Pueblo West | Colorado towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 74% | 71% | 79% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 26% | 35% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 31% | 27% | 35% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 35% | 30% | 36% |
26 measures vs. Colorado
2 better15 too close to call9 worse
| What stands out | Pueblo West | CO |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 73.2% | 69.5% |
| More adults getting cholesterol checked | 87.1% | 85.2% |
| More adults with arthritis | 28.8% | 22.9% |
Parkview Medical Center
8.7 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: dental, mental health
35th
percentile among CO towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
SchoolsB+
For schools, Pueblo West earns a B+
73%of CO districts it outscoresB+School Grade
Public schools: the Pueblo County School District 70. Two of its 13 schools are below, each with the reason it’s listed. 6 public schools serve Pueblo West, with 2,874 students in all.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swallows Charter AcademyLargest public elementary schoolGrades K–8 | Grades K–8 | 677 | B− |
| Pueblo West High SchoolLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 1,540 | B |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within CO on state tests and graduation
Work & commuteJobs & income grade B
With only 0.4 jobs per working resident, most people in Pueblo West work out of town
12%work in town
Jobs based here grew from 3,206 in 2013 to 4,554.
For most workers, Pueblo West is a place to come home to: only 12% work in town. The town had 4,554 jobs in 2023, up 1,348 from 2013. Its mean commuting time stands at 27 minutes, above both Colorado’s towns (25 minutes) and U.S. towns (25 minutes). Half of commuters travel less than 11 miles.
| Pueblo West | Colorado towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 27 minutes | 25 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Work from home | 12% | 18% | 11% |
| Working residents who work in town | 12% | 7.5% | 8% |
| Median household income | $97,000 | $95,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In Pueblo West12%
Pueblo41%
Colorado Springs11%
Denver4%
Aurora2%
11 mi
median commute distance
4,554
jobs based in Pueblo West
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
C
Walkability grade: more walkable than 26% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade B−
Pueblo West has a low natural-hazard risk, chiefly from inland flooding
31risk score of 100
Pueblo West has had one paid flood insurance claim since 2017. FEMA expects less storm and flood damage locally than in 69% of U.S. communities.
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesLightning
1
paid flood claims since 2017
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
Expect four seasons and hot summers in Pueblo West
15″snow a winter
The range runs from 19° on a January night to 92° on a July afternoon, with about 15 inches of snow a winter.
Typical low → high °F
Winter20–49°
Spring37–68°
Summer58–89°
Fall38–69°
Oct 13
typical first frost
Apr 26
typical last frost
+1.3°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
OutdoorsC
Pueblo West has set aside 1.4% of its land for conservation
#130for trails in CO
Across 2 parks and preserves: 23 miles of trail. The biggest park or preserve is Civic Center Park, at 34 acres. Pueblo West’s trail density comes in at 0.5 miles per square mile.
| Pueblo West | Colorado towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conserved land | 1.4% | 7% | 4.3% |
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.5 miles per square mile | 1.3 | 0.4 |
1.4%
conserved · 431 of 31,605 acres
23 mi
of trails · 0.5 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Civic Center Park | 0.3 mi | 34 |
| 2. Golden Guardian | — | 6 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
HousingCost of living grade C−
A home in Pueblo West sells for about $420K at the median
$420Kmedian sale price
Homes sold in Pueblo West spent a median 74 days on the market. The typical rent for Pueblo West comes to $1,345 a month. In Pueblo West, 87% of households are owner-occupiers.
| Pueblo West | Colorado towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 87% | 71% | 73% |
| Median rent | $1,345 a month | $1,812 a month | $1,185 a month |
Market temperature
74
days on market
98.9%
sale-to-list price
49
homes sold in September
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Pueblo West
17pages on Pueblo West
The big questions
Out and about
Day to day
Nearby attractions
All 33 attractions →North American Aerospace Defense Command and 25 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Pueblo West. Close and well known come first.
Big draw27 mi LandmarkNorth American Aerospace Defense Command
Big draw39 mi MountainPikes Peak
39 mi Park & preserveGarden of the Gods
30 mi MountainCheyenne Mountain
35 mi Stadium & arenaWeidner Field
27 mi Canyon & gorgeRoyal GorgeSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
North American Aerospace Defense Command: Unknown, Public domain · Pikes Peak: David Shankbone, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Garden of the Gods: Dicklyon, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Cheyenne Mountain: Jimmy from Grand Junction, CO, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Weidner Field: KM Newnham, CC BY-SA 2.5 · Royal Gorge: Unknown, CC BY-SA 3.0
Getting set up
Moving to Pueblo West: who provides what
Pueblo West is unincorporated, so Pueblo County and regional agencies provide most services.
PowerSan Isabel Electric Assn18.9¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterPueblo West Md water system1 health-based violation in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet9 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & county servicesPueblo CountyPueblo County provides services here
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.govWho runs elections herePueblo County Clerk and RecorderPueblo County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2025
ZIP code8100781007 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.
A commuter town
88% of working residents leave Pueblo West for work
Where Pueblo West’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
4,554jobs based in Pueblo West
12%of working residents work in town
11 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
After high school
Colleges nearby
2 within 15 miles of the center of Pueblo West
Pueblo Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Pueblo8.9 mi$5,049 in-state tuitionColorado State University PuebloUniversity or college · Public · Pueblo11.2 mi$9,720 in-state tuition
About 4 of every 100 Pueblo West residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Colorado.
About Pueblo West
Place in Pueblo County, Colorado, US
Pueblo West is a census-designated place (CDP) in and governed by Pueblo County, Colorado, United States. The CDP is part of the Pueblo, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population of the Pueblo West CDP was 33,086 according to the United States Census 2020. The Pueblo West Metropolitan District provides services. The Pueblo post office (Zip Code 81007) serves Pueblo West postal addresses.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 71 sq mi
- Elevation
- 4,960 ft
- Area code
- 719
Pueblo West’s neighbors
One town shares a border with Pueblo West.
PuebloPueblo West
How the neighbors grade
| Town | CO rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pueblo West | #103 | B− | C− | — | B+ | A− |
| Pueblo | #158 | D− | C | D− | C− | C |
Pueblo West reports no FBI crime data of its own. Compare Pueblo West with a neighbor →
Questions about Pueblo West
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Pueblo West, CO a good place to live?
Pueblo West grades B− overall, better than 47% of U.S. towns and #103 of 158 in Colorado. It grades A− for health and B+ for schools. Cost of living is its weak spot, with a C−.
Is Pueblo West, CO expensive?
Yes. The typical home is worth about $397,000, 25% below the Colorado typical home. Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades C−.
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