Living in Sedgwick, Colorado

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Sedgwick · Census data 2020–2024

Sedgwick has 198 residents with a median age of 40.8. The median household income is $53,750 (44% lower than the Colorado median), the median home value is $98,300.

Sedgwick is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Sedgwick at a glance

Population
198
Median age
40.8State: 37.7
Median household income
$53,750State: $95,470
Median home value
$98,300State: $539,400
Homeowners
88.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
10.6%
Average commute
26 min

Is Sedgwick a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 82% lower than the state median.

Cons: Median household income 44% lower than the Colorado median; an average commute of 26 minutes; a poverty rate of 10.4%.

The weather is best in April–May and September–October.

Cost of living in Sedgwick

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Sedgwick the median home value is $98,300, 70% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month, which is 9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,181 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Sedgwick$98,300
Colorado$539,400
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Colorado$1,761
United States$1,413

Sedgwick median household income

The median household income in Sedgwick is $53,750 and the income per person is $35,951. 10.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Colorado: 9.4%).

Median household income

Sedgwick$53,750
Colorado$95,470
United States$80,734

Housing in Sedgwick: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
110
Owner-occupied
88.6%
Renter-occupied
11.4%
Vacant
20%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1938
Average household size
2.25

Sedgwick demographics

Population
198
Median age
40.8
Under 18
21.7%
65 and older
21.2%
Households
88
Foreign-born
2%
Veterans
21.3%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White54%
Hispanic or Latino36.4%
Black0%
Asian1%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Sedgwick ›

Education in Sedgwick

10.6% of adults 25 and older in Sedgwick have a bachelor's degree or higher (Colorado: 45.7%), and 2.6% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Sedgwick10.6%
Colorado45.7%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Sedgwick

Unemployment rate
0%State: 4.6%
Average commute
26 minState: 25 min
Work from home
6.1%
Drive alone
74.5%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
13.3%
Homes with broadband
86.4%

Sedgwick vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Sedgwick198$53,750$98,300—
Ovid468$44,375$84,500$906
Chappell915$65,000$94,000$775
Julesburg1,181$43,500$149,400$760
Crook157$31,944$118,800$845
Lodgepole223$25,341$76,000$725
Sunol123$38,510——
Haxtun978$63,375$233,300$575
Fleming614$52,143$170,300$952

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Living in Sedgwick: FAQ

What is the median household income in Sedgwick, CO?

The median household income in Sedgwick is $53,750, 44% lower than the Colorado median of $95,470 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

What is the average home price in Sedgwick?

The median home value in Sedgwick is $98,300, compared with $539,400 in Colorado.

Is Sedgwick, CO a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 82% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 44% lower than the Colorado median; an average commute of 26 minutes; a poverty rate of 10.4%.

What is the median age in Sedgwick?

The median age in Sedgwick is 40.8 years (Colorado: 37.7).

How long is the commute in Sedgwick?

The average commute to work in Sedgwick is 26 minutes; 6.1% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Sedgwick?

The unemployment rate in Sedgwick is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Sedgwick?

10.6% of adults in Sedgwick have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.

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