Center
City in Colorado, United States
Overview
Center is a compact agricultural town set in Colorado's fertile San Luis Valley, known for its potato farming and strong community spirit. Visitors will find a peaceful, authentic slice of rural life with mountain views in every direction.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Colorado
Population
528
Time Zone
America/Denver
Coordinates
37.75°, -106.11°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
70
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
88
Monthly Cost
$1,860
Local Cost
$1,170
Local Income
$2,500
Cashless
50
English
100
Temperature
4.6°C
Summer Avg
16.4°C
Winter Avg
-6.9°C
Record High
31.9°C
Record Low
-31.7°C
Humidity
57%
Precipitation
378 mm
City Vibrancy
4
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
1
Parks
3
Transport
33
Walk Score
33
Footways
66.0
Airport
ALS
Distance
41 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-23.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 60/100.