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Wolcott, CO — ZIP 81655

Population: 227 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 81655 (Wolcott, CO) is $2.00M. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with avalanche, lightning, inlandflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.1% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$2.00M

Median home value

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$2.00M
House Price Index (state)
675.7 (-1.4% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

For-sale inventory
10

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
103.1 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.9¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.20/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
avalanche, lightning, inlandFlooding, landslide, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
avalanche: Very High · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate · landslide: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively High · wildfire: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 76% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
42.2%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Eagle Mine (24.1 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
26.9 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
3
Nearest airport
Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE) (16 mi)
Nearest major airport
Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE) (16 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
5
Hospitals include
VALLEY VIEW HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION, VAIL HEALTH HOSPITAL, ST ANTHONY SUMMIT MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.6 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2,004
Housing built before 1970
0.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
67.1%
Households with broadband internet
100.0%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
31,348
Average weekly wage
$1,200
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Health Care
Annual residential building permits (county)
131

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 81655?
$2.00M.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 81655?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: avalanche, lightning, inlandFlooding, landslide, winterWeather.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 81655?
Risk to homes is higher than 76% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 81655?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 81655?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 81655?
Regional Price Parity: 103.1 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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