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Paonia, CO

Paonia, CO.

Population: 3,788 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Paonia, CO is $474,905 — up 2.8% over the past year. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with lightning, avalanche, drought the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 5.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$474,905

Median home value

+2.8%

1-year change

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$474,905
1-year appreciation
+2.8%
3-year appreciation
+11.8%
5-year appreciation
+24.8%
10-year appreciation
+118.2%
All-time peak (2026-03)
$475,703
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
45
New listings (monthly)
9

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

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
105.0 (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)

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
Paonia K-8, North Fork School of Integrated Studies

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
lightning, avalanche, drought, landslide
Notable hazard ratings (county)
avalanche: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 80% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
61.6%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
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)

Average annual temperature
51.0°F
Average high
65.0°F
Average low
36.0°F
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
28
Days with Good air quality
103
Days with Moderate air quality
13
Highest AQI recorded (year)
103

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park (22 mi)
National parks include
Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park, Curecanti National Recreation Area, Colorado National Monument
Airports within 30 mi
25
Nearest airport
North Fork Valley Airport (WPO) (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ) (30 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Hospitals include
MIZELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, CRENSHAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, CRENSHAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
30
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.0 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+262 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,978
Housing built before 1970
32.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
20.9%
Median annual property tax
$1,218
Households with broadband internet
77.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
6,093
Average weekly wage
$820
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
32

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

How it compares

PaoniaState medianUS median
Median home value$474,905$497,277$289,727
Median annual property tax$1,218$1,694$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

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

Common questions

What is the median home value in Paonia, CO?
$474,905.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Paonia, CO?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, avalanche, drought, landslide.
What is the wildfire risk in Paonia, CO?
Risk to homes is higher than 80% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Paonia, CO?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Paonia, CO?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Paonia, CO?
2 schools (2 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the air quality in Paonia, CO?
Good. Median AQI: 28. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Paonia, CO?
Regional Price Parity: 105.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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