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Paradox, CO

Paradox, CO.

Population: 129 (Census ACS)

1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with lightning, avalanche the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.1% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

Backed by 25+ public sourcesFEMA · U.S. Census · NOAA · Dept. of Education · EPA · and more

Home values & appreciation

House Price Index (state)
675.7 (-1.4% YoY)

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

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
0
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Charter schools
1
Schools include
Paradox Valley Charter School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
lightning, avalanche
Notable hazard ratings (county)
avalanche: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 80% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
49.0%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Uravan Uranium Project (Union Carbide Corp.) (12 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
12.9 in
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)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Arches National Park (41 mi)
National parks include
Arches National Park, Colorado National Monument, Canyonlands National Park
Airports within 30 mi
13
Nearest airport
Pine Flat Airstrip (9 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
MOAB REGIONAL HOSPITAL, SAN JUAN HOSPITAL
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.0 kWh/m²/day)

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,984
Housing built before 1970
17.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
7.1%
Median annual property tax
$550
Mean commute to work
5 min
Households with broadband internet
59.1%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
13,231
Average weekly wage
$916
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Construction, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
240

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 natural-hazard risk in Paradox, CO?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, avalanche.
What is the wildfire risk in Paradox, 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 Paradox, CO?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Paradox, CO?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Paradox, CO?
1 schools (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the cost of living in Paradox, CO?
Regional Price Parity: 103.1 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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