Swink

Swink is a small town east of Pueblo with only 618 residents. It lies in a fertile area known for agriculture and the produce it grows. Although there really aren't many jobs here, there are many in the agricultural towns nearby and residents can also drive to Pueblo. The median household income here is $35,900 which is a bit below the Colorado average of $55,430. However, you can find a median priced home here for less too. At an average of $117,122 the homes are much less than the state average of $237,800. 70% of the town is white, followed by 27% Hispanic. The largest industry here is public administration followed by construction.

For people who enjoy small town living and have children, this would be a great town. The schools all rank very high when it comes to state testing standards. Parents who have taken the time to rate the schools also rate them very high.

Although there are no stores or restaurants here, there are many close by in the towns of Rocky Ford and La Junta, both of which are very close.

Located about 50 miles east of Pueblo along HW 50, Swink is a small farming community between the towns of Rocky Ford and La Junta. The highway makes it way along the Arkansas River where the towns sit in the pretty green valley giving the life blood/water to the farms and its communities. Swink has only 700 residents and is a modest place with few stores or restaurants. The average household income is about $35,000 per year.

Some make the hour commute west to Pueblo or even the Springs to work but most are employed in the agricultural industry, the nearby cities or public school systems. There are traditional irrigated farm crops as well as cattle and sheep ranches.