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Ault, CO

Ault, CO.

Population: 4,132 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Ault, CO is $439,977 — down 1.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $447,500 after a median 68 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with cold wave, hail, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.1% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$439,977

Typical home value

-1.6%

1-year change

68

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$439,977
1-year appreciation
-1.6%
3-year appreciation
+0.5%
5-year appreciation
+6.2%
10-year appreciation
+61.6%
Peak value since 2000 (Jul 2022)
$465,915
House Price Index (state)
687.4 (-0.6% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$447,500
Median list price
$445,000
Median price per sqft
$283
1-year sale-price change
-7.7%
Median days on market
68 days
Homes sold (recent period)
12
For-sale inventory
37
Sale-to-list ratio
97.2%
Active listings
35
1-year forecast
-1.8%
New listings (monthly)
6

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,240/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,307/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,647/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,281/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,753/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

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)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

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

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
0
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
13.9 : 1
Schools include
Highland High School, Highland Middle School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
cold wave, hail, lightning, strong wind, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively High · cold wave: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High · winter weather: Relatively High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 75% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
33.1%
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 NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
15.0 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5a (extreme annual low -20 to -15°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
52
Days with Good air quality
163
Days with Moderate air quality
196
Highest AQI recorded (year)
119

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
22,973
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
27,517

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
32
Nearest airport
Nilhas Aero Ranch Airport (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Northern Colorado Regional Airport (FNL) (27 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
10
Hospitals include
BANNER NORTH COLORADO MEDICAL CENTER, LONGMONT UNITED HOSPITAL, POUDRE VALLEY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.7 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+3,199 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1995
Housing built before 1970
27.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
47.8%
Median annual property tax
$1,745
Mean commute to work
27 min
Households with broadband internet
47.8%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
103,697
Average weekly wage
$1,350
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Health Care, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
2,993

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

How it compares

AultState medianUS median
Typical home value$439,977$493,059$288,527
Median sale price$447,500$495,000$325,000
Median days on market68 days48 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,745$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 typical home value in Ault, CO?
$439,977.
What is the median sale price in Ault, CO?
$447,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Ault, CO?
Median days on market: 68 days.
What is typical rent in Ault, CO?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,647/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Ault, CO?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, hail, lightning, strong wind, tornado.
What is the wildfire risk in Ault, CO?
Risk to homes is higher than 75% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Ault, CO?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Ault, CO?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Ault, CO?
2 schools (1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Ault, CO walkable?
Walkability index: 5.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Ault, CO?
Moderate. Median AQI: 52. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Ault, CO?
Regional Price Parity: 103.1 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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