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Haxtun, CO
Town in Phillips County, Colorado.
Population
978
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,643
ZIP codes
0
Haxtun and its ZIP codes
Haxtun at a glance
- Haxtun is about 29 times as dense as Colorado as a whole.
- The median household income is $63,375, 34% below the Colorado median of $95,470.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $233,300 (57% below Colorado) and median rent is $575 a month.
Local data for Haxtun, CO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Haxtun, CO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$63,375
Poverty rate
29.8%
Median home value
$233,300
Median rent
$575/mo
Homeownership
77.0%
Bachelor's or higher
26.2%
Median age
44.9
Average commute
15.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (285), Irish Americans (97), Mexican Americans (95).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Phillips County. PPP loans are for Haxtun.
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,223
1,795 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,291
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$36.4M
FY 2026, $8,036 per person
How people get to work
Haxtun, CO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.5%
- Carpooled4.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home10.1%
Average one-way commute: 15.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Haxtun, CO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
457
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
5
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 17°F
17.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Haxtun, CO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
27.7%
U.S. 33.3% -5.6 pts
Diabetes
11.6%
U.S. 12.1% -0.5 pts
Smoking
13.8%
U.S. 12.8% +1.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.1%
U.S. 11.1% -2.0 pts
Cities near Haxtun
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PaoliTown | 8.5 mi | 0.3 |
| FlemingTown | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| CrookTown | 17 mi | 0.1 |
| HolyokeCity | 18 mi | 2.5 |
| SedgwickTown | 21 mi | 0.4 |
| AmherstCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 0.5 |
| IliffTown | 24 mi | 0.2 |
| OvidTown | 25 mi | 0.2 |
| JulesburgTown | 30 mi | 1.5 |
| SterlingCity | 30 mi | 7.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Haxtun, CO in?
- Haxtun is in Phillips County, Colorado.
- What is the population of Haxtun, CO?
- About 978 people live in Haxtun, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Haxtun?
- Nearby places include Paoli (8.5 mi), Fleming (11 mi), Crook (17 mi), Holyoke (18 mi), Sedgwick (21 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023