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Ignacio, Colorado

town · La Plata County

At a glance

1,250
Population
$246,200
Median home value (all homes)
19% below U.S. median
$477,343
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,123/mo
Median rent
17% below U.S. median
$67,593
Median household income
14% below U.S. median
18 min
Average commute
69.5%
Homes with broadband
82.45%
Locations with fiber available
5.8%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 95 — 5% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing1% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities1% above
Taxes22% below
Insurance16% above
Commute cost37% below
For business: Colorado is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college17 mi
Nearest community college38 mi
Nearest technical college112 mi
High school graduates86.4%
College graduates17.3%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

county La Plata County Economic Development
The La Plata Economic Development Alliance is a public/private partnership driving economic development in La Plata County, focused on building business capacity, supporting attainable housing for the community workforce, and providing workforce development.
state Colorado Economic Development
The Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade promotes economic growth and long-term job creation by supporting small businesses and encouraging business expansion across Colorado, and champions industries like the creative industries, outdoor recreation, and tourism.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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