County brief·Updated June 2, 2026

Huerfano County, Colorado Eviction Risk: Moderate

10 incorporated cities and unincorporated areas. The county Eviction Risk Score is held aloft by the city of Walsenburg (4.6) and a small number of dense urban cores. Rent-control coverage varies by city.

County Risk Score4.3/ 10 · Moderate

Cities tracked10municipalities

Census tracts3scored

Population6kLiving in 10 cities

Income spent on rent32.8%avg renter household

Average rent$741/ month

How Huerfano County ranks in Colorado

Lower number means more extreme, where #1 is the most

Eviction Risk Score

Moderate

#30 of 64 CO counties 4.3 / 10

#30 of 64 counties in Colorado for landlord eviction risk.

Cost of living

High

#13 of 51 states (statewide) 103.1 index

Colorado ranks #13 of 51 states on overall cost of living (3.1% more expensive than the U.S. avg).

Housing services cost

Very High

#5 of 51 states (statewide) 127.4 index

Colorado ranks #5 of 51 states on housing services (27.4% more expensive than the U.S. avg).

Income spent on rent

Elevated

#23 of 64 CO counties 33.0% of income

#23 of 64 counties in Colorado on % of income spent on rent.

Cities in Huerfano County

Sorted by Eviction Risk Score · highest first

Map view

	City↕	Population↕	Risk↕	% income on rent↕	Average rent↕	Lean↕
001	Walsenburg Pop 3,072 · 35.6% income · $744 rent · IND	3,072	4.3	35.6%	$744	IND
002	La Veta Pop 804 · 29.0% income · $696 rent · IND	804	4.3	29.0%	$696	IND
003	Beulah Valley Pop 751 · 27.7% income · $741 rent · IND	751	4.2	27.7%	$741	IND
004	Aguilar Pop 401 · 22.7% income · $741 rent · IND	401	4.4	22.7%	$741	IND
005	Gardner Pop 162 · 32.8% income · $741 rent · IND	162	4.0	32.8%	$741	IND
006	Segundo Pop 143 · 32.8% income · $741 rent · IND	143	4.3	32.8%	$741	IND
007	Rye Pop 121 · 51.0% income · $969 rent · IND	121	4.4	51.0%	$969	IND
008	Valdez Pop 26 · 32.8% income · $741 rent · IND	26	4.0	32.8%	$741	IND
009	Weston Pop 24 · 32.8% income · $741 rent · IND	24	4.6	32.8%	$741	IND
010	Lynn Pop 6 · 32.8% income · $741 rent · IND	6	4.0	32.8%	$741	IND

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Geographic distribution

Local landlord context

One county, multiple regulatory regimes.

Huerfano County spans 10 cities serving approximately 5,510 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 4.3/10. The county voted Republican by 2.9 points in 2020.

Risk varies city-by-city. The table above shows exact scores, population, and average rent for every municipality. Click any city for the full sub-score breakdown, including local political climate, rent-control exposure, tenant organizing strength, and typical eviction cost and timeline.

Reviewed by NextGen Properties Research Team · Last updated June 2, 2026

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Where eviction risk concentrates in Huerfano County

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Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Huerfano County

What is the eviction risk range in Huerfano County?

Scores range from 4 to 4.6 across 10 cities in Huerfano County. The 4.3 average masks meaningful intra-county variance.

What is the renter share in Huerfano County?

33.9% of households in Huerfano County are renter-occupied per ACS 2023 5-year estimates.

What is the average rent in Huerfano County?

Average gross rent across Huerfano County averages $741/month.