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Limon, CO
Town in Lincoln County, Colorado.
Population
1,678
Land area
3.2sq mi
People per sq mi
531
ZIP codes
0
Limon and its ZIP codes
Limon at a glance
- Limon is about 9.4 times as dense as Colorado as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $65,776 a year, 31% less than the Colorado figure of $95,470.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $219,300 (59% below Colorado) and median rent is $872 a month.
Local data for Limon, CO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Limon, CO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$65,776
Poverty rate
8.1%
Median home value
$219,300
Median rent
$872/mo
Homeownership
70.4%
Bachelor's or higher
41.2%
Median age
45.2
Average commute
23.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (307), Irish Americans (206), Italian Americans (111).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lincoln County. PPP loans are for Limon.
Unemployment rate
5.7%
Aug 2026, +1.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,996
2,190 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$39,836
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$33.3M
FY 2026, $5,872 per person
How people get to work
Limon, CO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.8%
- Carpooled8.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.2%
- Bicycle0.9%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home3.7%
Average one-way commute: 23.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Limon, CO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
933
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
5
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 10°F
15.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Limon, CO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
28.4%
U.S. 33.3% -4.9 pts
Diabetes
9.9%
U.S. 12.1% -2.2 pts
Smoking
15.2%
U.S. 12.8% +2.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.6%
U.S. 11.1% +1.5 pts
Cities near Limon
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GenoaTown | 10 mi | 0.3 |
| HugoTown | 15 mi | 0.9 |
| MathesonCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.7 |
| ArribaTown | 22 mi | 0.5 |
| SimlaTown | 23 mi | 0.7 |
| RamahTown | 28 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Limon, CO in?
- Limon is in Lincoln County, Colorado.
- What is the population of Limon, CO?
- About 1,678 people live in Limon, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Limon?
- Nearby places include Genoa (10 mi), Hugo (15 mi), Matheson (17 mi), Arriba (22 mi), Simla (23 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023