Littleton

CO

Arapahoe County, Colorado

Population 660K |Median income $101,087 |4 hospitals

Population
659,844
Arapahoe County
Median Income
$101,087
+49% vs avg
Median Home Value
$561,200
+146% vs avg
Median Age
37.3
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

20132024
Population
660K+13%
Median Income
$101,087+67%
Median Home Value
$561,200+143%
Poverty Rate
8.6%-29%
Unemployment
4.9%-44%

Economics

Median Rent
$1,891/mo
Poverty Rate
8.6% -39% vs avg
Unemployment 4.9%
Bachelor's Degree+ 46.5%
Work From Home 21%
Public Transit 2.5%

Population

White 59.2%
African American 10.9%
Asian 6.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.1%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
32.6%
High Blood Pressure
27.8%
Obesity
26.1%
Physical Inactivity
18%
Binge Drinking
18%
Frequent Mental Distress
15.9%
Lack of Health Insurance
11.5%
Frequent Physical Distress
11.5%
Current Asthma
10.5%
Current Smoking
10.5%

Preventive Care

Annual Checkup 70.2%
Dental Visit 64.4%

Other Measures

Diabetes
8.5%
Coronary Heart Disease
4.9%
Stroke
2.7%

Hospitals 4 total

Rating Distribution
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1
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0
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0
Average Rating
3.7/5
Total Hospitals
4
With ER
3
HCA-HEALTHONE DBA SWEDISH MEDICAL CENTER
ENGLEWOOD · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★☆
AdventHealth Littleton
LITTLETON · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★☆
THE MEDICAL CENTER OF AURORA & SOUTH HOSPITAL
AURORA · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆

Alerts & News — Littleton Area 6

Bushfire Alerts

Storm and Tree Down Alert Issued for Hume Highway Southbound Exit at Bargo

NSW RFS · 33m ago
Weather Alerts high

Special Marine Warning Issued for Gulf Waters Near Pensacola and Pascagoula

NOAA · 34m ago
Weather Alerts high

Special Marine Warning Issued for Waters from Pensacola to Pascagoula Until 7:30 AM CDT

NOAA · 35m ago
Weather Alerts

Blowing Snow Advisory Issued for Cartwright, Black Tickle, and Lodge Bay Regions

ECCC · 1h ago
Air Quality

Air Quality Alert: Mecklenburg County, NC Reaches Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Level

EPA · 1h ago
Weather Warnings

Coastal Hazard Warning Issued for Peninsula and Gulf Country Districts as Tropical Cyclone Narelle Approaches

BOM · 1h ago

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Littleton, CO? ▼
Littleton, CO has a population of 659,844 people, located in Arapahoe County, Colorado.
What is the median household income in Littleton? ▼
The median household income in Littleton, CO is $101,087 per year. The poverty rate is 8.6%.
What is the median home value in Littleton? ▼
The median home value in Littleton, CO is $561,200. Median rent is $1,891/month.
What are the top health concerns in Littleton? ▼
The top health indicators in Littleton include Short Sleep Duration (32.6%), High Blood Pressure (27.8%), Obesity (26.1%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Littleton? ▼
Littleton has 4 hospitals with an average rating of 3.7/5 stars. 3 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Littleton? ▼
The median age in Littleton, CO is 37.3 years. 46.5% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Littleton, CO is located in Arapahoe County, Colorado. With a population of 660K and a median household income of $101,087, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and high blood pressure. Residents have access to 4 hospitals with an average rating of 3.7/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Littleton area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2022 5-year estimates). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Data is county-level (Arapahoe County) as the smallest consistent geographic unit across all sources.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, FBI UCR, CDC PLACES, and NCES. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.