Data Says This Is The Worst City to Call Home in Colorado In 2024

Picking a city or a town in Colorado to call home can be a difficult task. Colorado residents all have different wants and needs.

Some residents select a city based on its proximity to their family. Others want to live close to outdoor recreation. There are countless things to consider, but in my opinion, the top factors to consider when selecting a Colorado city are safety, fun, and affordability.

One Colorado city has officially been named the worst city to call home.

Colorado City Makes Ranking

24/7 Wall St. listed the worst cities and towns to live in for every state in our country. They compiled data such as the poverty rate, home values, and other factors.

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24/7 Wall St. has named Pueblo as the worst city to live in Colorado.

The site says that the biggest reason behind Pueblo's appearance us due to the poverty rate. 25.1% of Pueblo residents live in poverty and the average household makes less than $27,000 of the average income of other cities and towns in Colorado.

Pueblo is also known as the most dangerous city in the state of Colorado. Pueblo has the highest rate of violent crimes as well as having the most murders.

By the way, you can view the top ten list of the most dangerous cities in Colorado here.

Worst and Best City in Colorado

Believe it or not, Fruita is the next boomtown in Colorado. Thousands are expected to call Fruita home soon due to the great job market, strong economy, and projected growth.