City safety & data profile

Pueblo WestCO

Pueblo West, CO is a 30K-resident city in Pueblo County with a median household income of $96,810.

Pueblo County, Colorado. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Pueblo West, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Pueblo West has a population larger than 63% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, and a median home value of $397,000.

Data updated 2026-07-27

30K
Population
Top 37%
By size
$96,810
Median income
$397,000
Median home
7%
Poverty rate

The read on Pueblo West

Pueblo West posts a median household income higher than 66% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks.

Top 34%
by median income, US cities

Where Pueblo West income ranks nationally

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

$96,810 Top 34% higher than 66% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Pueblo West, CO beyond the headline numbers

Pueblo West sits inside Pueblo County, Colorado, at roughly 38.35°N, -104.72°W. Population 29,637, $96,810 median household income. Median home value $397,000, median rent $1,345. Poverty rate 7%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Pueblo West's highest-prevalence health measure is short sleep duration at 35.2%, then high blood pressure at 30.7%.

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

Population
29,637
Pueblo West
Median Income
$96,810
+42% vs avg
Median Home Value
$397,000
+74% vs avg
Median Age
40.9
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Pueblo County) - Pueblo West'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
169K+6%
Median Income
$64,010+53%
Median Home Value
$291,300+110%
Poverty Rate
14.6%-24%
Unemployment
4.7%-59%

Economics

Economics indicators for Pueblo West, CO
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,345/mo
Poverty Rate
7% -51% vs avg
Unemployment 4.8%
Bachelor's Degree+ 31.7%
Work From Home 11.6%
Public Transit 0%

Population

White 79.7%
African American 0.7%
Asian 1.4%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
35.2%
High Blood Pressure
30.7%
Obesity
29.4%
Physical Inactivity
21.4%
Binge Drinking
17.2%
Frequent Mental Distress
16.5%
Frequent Physical Distress
13.5%
Current Smoking
12.5%
Current Asthma
11.3%
Lack of Health Insurance
11%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 65.1%
Annual Checkup 73.8%

Other Measures

Diabetes
10.3%
Coronary Heart Disease
6.1%
Stroke
3.2%

Frequently Asked Questions 5

What is the population of Pueblo West, CO? ▼
Pueblo West, CO has a population of 29,637 people, located in Pueblo County, Colorado.
What is the median household income in Pueblo West? ▼
The median household income in Pueblo West, CO is $96,810 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 7%.
What is the median home value in Pueblo West? ▼
The median home value in Pueblo West, CO is $397,000. Median rent is $1,345/month.
What are the top health concerns in Pueblo West? ▼
The top health indicators in Pueblo West include Short Sleep Duration (35.2%), High Blood Pressure (30.7%), Obesity (29.4%). Data from CDC PLACES.
What is the median age in Pueblo West? ▼
The median age in Pueblo West, CO is 40.9 years. 31.7% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Pueblo West, CO is located in Pueblo County, Colorado. With a population of 30K and a $96,810 median household income, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and high blood pressure. Safety alerts for the Pueblo West area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Primary source data

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Nearby Cities 8

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Using Pueblo West'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 Pueblo West 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 (Pueblo County) where that is the smallest published unit.

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