City safety & data profile

Federal HeightsCO

Federal Heights, CO is a 12K-resident city in Adams County with a median household income of $56,597.

Adams County, Colorado. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Federal Heights, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Federal Heights has a population larger than 15% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, and a median home value of $95,300.

Data updated 2026-07-19

12K
Population
Top 85%
By size
$56,597
Median income
$95,300
Median home
24.2%
Poverty rate

The read on Federal Heights

Federal Heights posts a median household income higher than 17% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks.

Top 83%
by median income, US cities

Where Federal Heights income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$56,597 Bottom 17% higher than 17% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. CO $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Federal Heights, CO beyond the headline numbers

Federal Heights sits inside Adams County, Colorado, at roughly 39.85°N, -105.00°W. Population 12,381, $56,597 median household income. Median home value $95,300, median rent $1,687. Poverty rate 24.2%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Federal Heights's highest-prevalence health measure is obesity at 37.3%, then short sleep duration at 35.6%.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Federal Heights from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
12,381
Federal Heights
Median Income
$56,597
-17% vs avg
Median Home Value
$95,300
-58% vs avg
Median Age
32.8
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Adams County) - Federal Heights's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
530K+17%
Median Income
$94,571+68%
Median Home Value
$484,200+159%
Poverty Rate
9.8%-31%
Unemployment
4.6%-54%

Economics

Economics indicators for Federal Heights, CO
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,687/mo
Poverty Rate
24.2% +70% vs avg
Unemployment 6.5%
Bachelor's Degree+ 14.2%
Work From Home 7.9%
Public Transit 2.2%

Population

White 42.1%
African American 1.6%
Asian 2.8%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Obesity
37.3%
Short Sleep Duration
35.6%
Physical Inactivity
32%
High Blood Pressure
30.3%
Lack of Health Insurance
27.7%
Frequent Mental Distress
19.6%
Current Smoking
18%
Frequent Physical Distress
16.5%
Binge Drinking
15.2%
Diabetes
12.8%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 49.5%
Annual Checkup 68.5%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
11.6%
Coronary Heart Disease
6.2%
Stroke
3.5%

Frequently Asked Questions 5

What is the population of Federal Heights, CO? ▼
Federal Heights, CO has a population of 12,381 people, located in Adams County, Colorado.
What is the median household income in Federal Heights? ▼
The median household income in Federal Heights, CO is $56,597 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 24.2%.
What is the median home value in Federal Heights? ▼
The median home value in Federal Heights, CO is $95,300. Median rent is $1,687/month.
What are the top health concerns in Federal Heights? ▼
The top health indicators in Federal Heights include Obesity (37.3%), Short Sleep Duration (35.6%), Physical Inactivity (32%). Data from CDC PLACES.
What is the median age in Federal Heights? ▼
The median age in Federal Heights, CO is 32.8 years. 14.2% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Federal Heights, CO is located in Adams County, Colorado. With a population of 12K and a $56,597 median household income, the community faces health challenges including obesity and short sleep duration. Safety alerts for the Federal Heights area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Nearby Cities 8

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Using Federal Heights's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Federal Heights area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Adams County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.