Installs in Colorado City
Strata Heat Pumps installs heat pumps in Colorado City, in every ZIP code listed on this page. The online estimate gives a price range and your rebates for a Colorado City address in about two minutes.
Colorado City homes and nearby towns
Census figures show 964 homes in Colorado City, with 809 occupied. The median home was built in 1997 and has 5.7 rooms. Colorado has a median build year of 1987 and the same 5.7 rooms. Colorado City has a newer housing base, so a heat pump plan starts with the home's construction and duct layout rather than a statewide assumption.
Colorado City has 78.8% detached houses, above Pueblo County's 76.2% and Colorado's 61.8%. Its 6.7% share of homes in multi-unit buildings is below Pueblo County's 14.9% and Colorado's 26.9%. Most local projects involve one home, while the smaller condo and apartment segment needs equipment that works within a compact space.
Nearby towns show a much older housing pattern. Rye has a median build year of 1938, Beulah Valley also has 1938, Salt Creek has 1947, and Pueblo has 1966. Colorado City's 1997 median is newer than each nearby town. Older homes are more likely to lack ducts or have small ducts, so a duct inspection carries more weight in those housing stocks. It also identifies duct limits before the equipment size and system type are selected.
How Colorado City homes heat today
Utility gas heats 59.7% of Colorado City homes, below Pueblo County's 75.3% and Colorado's 66.7%. Propane heats 22.2%, far above the county's 5.3% and Colorado's 4.9%. Electricity heats 10.9%, below the county's 16.5% and Colorado's 25.2%. The local mix requires different replacement plans for gas, propane, and electric homes.
The town has 35% of homes built from 1960 to 1979, its largest construction group. Another 38.4% was built from 2000 to 2009. Only 7.2% was built in 2010 or later. A home's age affects its design load, ducts, and the equipment size needed to hold indoor comfort in cold weather.
Rye and Beulah Valley rely much more on propane, at 35.2% and 74.4%. Salt Creek and Pueblo rely more on gas, at 75.9% and 77.1%. Colorado City sits between these nearby patterns. Existing heating equipment, available ducts, and a measured load should guide the system choice, rather than a townwide fuel average.
Heat pump systems for Colorado City homes
A ducted heat pump fits a home with usable central ducts. It moves heat instead of burning fuel and also cools the home. This is a direct path for much of the 59.7% of Colorado City homes heated by utility gas, after we check the ducts and electrical panel. It also fits propane or electric homes with ducts that can carry the required airflow.
Dual fuel fits a gas-heated home that keeps its gas furnace for the coldest hours. That system type fits the town's 59.7% gas-heated share. The heat pump provides heating and cooling, while the furnace remains available during the coldest conditions. We inspect the existing equipment, ducts, and panel before choosing this route.
Ductless heat pumps suit homes without ducts, additions, and condos. Colorado City has 14.4% mobile homes and 6.7% of homes in multi-unit buildings, compared with Pueblo County's 5.1% and 14.9%. Those home types need a room-by-room review. Our estimate uses 500 sq ft for each ductless indoor unit and prices up to 5 indoor units before a custom quote.
Sizing for Colorado City cold and altitude
Our estimate tool sizes equipment for 1°F outdoors and 70°F indoors. It uses an elevation of 5,300 ft and accounts for 18% of lost air-source output at that elevation. At the design temperature, the estimate uses a coefficient of performance of 2. These conditions are why equipment size comes from a load calculation, not floor area alone.
The example is a 2,000 square foot, two-story home with a gas furnace, built from 2000 to 2009. Its design heat load is 2.4 tons. The same 2,000 square foot, two-story gas home built before 1960 has a design load of 3.4 tons, while one built in 2010 or later has 2.0 tons. Construction period changes the capacity required at the design temperature.
Before installation, we measure the home and check its ducts and electrical panel. The example home uses a 30 A breaker in the estimate. For a 1,500 square foot ductless example, the estimate uses 3 indoor units. These checks prevent a system choice based only on Colorado City's 1997 median build year or its 5.7 median rooms.
Colorado City example prices and rebates
For the example 2,000 square foot, two-story gas home built from 2000 to 2009, a ducted heat pump is $12,800 to $24,600 before rebates. After rebates, it is $11,800 to $23,600. A dual-fuel system for that same example is $10,200 to $19,800 before rebates and $9,200 to $18,800 after rebates. The two options use the same measured home but keep different heating equipment in place.
The 1,500 square foot ductless example has 3 indoor units. Its price is $11,800 to $19,200 before rebates and $10,800 to $18,200 after rebates. Ductless equipment is priced by indoor-unit count. A ducted or dual-fuel estimate follows the measured load, existing equipment, duct condition, and electrical panel.
The State of Colorado Heat Pump Discount applies to every Colorado home and to each of the three system types. For the gas example, total rebates are $1,000, from the State of Colorado Heat Pump Discount ($1,000). For an electric-heated home, total rebates are $1,000, from the State of Colorado Heat Pump Discount ($1,000). For propane, total rebates are $1,000, from the State of Colorado Heat Pump Discount ($1,000).
The state discount comes off the invoice, and we file every rebate for the homeowner. Xcel does not supply gas here, and the Xcel Energy rebate is not listed for Colorado City. The federal 25C credit ended for systems installed after 2025-12-31. Our estimate tool takes about two minutes, and a winter gas bill makes the result more accurate.
How Colorado City ZIP codes differ
ZIP code 81019 has 859 homes and a median build year of 1996. Utility gas heats 60.9% of those homes, electricity heats 12.5%, and propane heats 18.3%. This ZIP is close to Colorado City's townwide 1997 median build year and 59.7% gas-heating share. Ducted and dual-fuel reviews here start with the existing gas equipment and ducts.
ZIP code 81069 has 1,380 homes and a median build year of 1972. Propane heats 46.8% of homes, while gas heats 30.3% and electricity heats 12.2%. Its propane share is much higher than 81019's 18.3%, and its earlier construction calls for a measured load and close duct inspection before selecting a heat pump.
Housing form also differs between the ZIP codes. Detached homes make up 76.3% in 81019 and 85.9% in 81069. Homes in multi-unit buildings account for 7.6% in 81019 and 1.2% in 81069. ZIP data identifies useful starting points, but we still measure each home, inspect ducts, and check the electrical panel before installation.
Colorado City in numbers
| Homes | Median year built | Built before 1960 | Built 2010 or later | Gas heat | Electric heat | Propane | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado City | 964 | 1997 | 0% | 7.2% | 59.7% | 10.9% | 22.2% |
| Pueblo County | 73,031 | 1974 | 34.7% | 7% | 75.3% | 16.5% | 5.3% |
| Colorado | 2,545,124 | 1987 | 16.3% | 14% | 66.7% | 25.2% | 4.9% |
| ZIP | Main town | Homes | Median year built | Heat with gas | Electric utility | Install area |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81019 | Colorado City | 859 | 1996 | 60.9% | Other or not sure | Yes |
| 81069 | Colorado City | 1,380 | 1972 | 30.3% | Other or not sure | Yes |
Systems and rebates in Pueblo County
- Ducted heat pump in Pueblo CountyPrices by home age and the Pueblo rebates for this system.
- Dual-fuel heat pump in Pueblo CountyPrices by home age and the Pueblo rebates for this system.
- Ductless mini-split in Pueblo CountyPrices by home age and the Pueblo rebates for this system.
- Heat pump rebates in Pueblo County$1,000 on a 3-ton gas home, program by program.
- Pool heat pumps in Pueblo CountyPool and spa heat pumps: local code rules, running cost and the swim season.
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Questions we hear
How do Colorado City homes compare with Pueblo County?
Colorado City has 964 homes, with a median build year of 1997. Pueblo County has 73,031 homes and a median build year of 1974. Gas heats 59.7% of Colorado City homes, compared with 75.3% in the county. Propane heats 22.2% locally, compared with 5.3% in Pueblo County, so the existing fuel matters in each heat pump plan.
Which heat pump system fits a Colorado City gas home?
A ducted heat pump fits a home with usable central ducts. Dual fuel fits a gas-heated home that keeps its gas furnace for the coldest hours. Gas heats 59.7% of Colorado City homes. We measure the home, inspect the ducts, and check the electrical panel before selecting between a ducted replacement and dual fuel.
What rebates apply in Colorado City?
The State of Colorado Heat Pump Discount applies to every Colorado home and any of the three systems. A gas-heated ducted example has $1,000 in total rebates from the State of Colorado Heat Pump Discount ($1,000). The state discount comes off the invoice, and we file every rebate for the homeowner. The federal 25C credit ended for systems installed after 2025-12-31.
How is a heat pump sized for Colorado City?
Our estimate tool sizes for 1°F outdoors and 70°F indoors. It accounts for 5,300 ft and 18% of lost air-source output at that elevation. A 2,000 square foot, two-story gas home built from 2000 to 2009 has a design load of 2.4 tons. We also inspect ducts and the electrical panel before installation.
What is different between ZIP codes 81019 and 81069?
ZIP code 81019 has a 1996 median build year, with 60.9% gas heat and 18.3% propane heat. ZIP code 81069 has a 1972 median build year, with 30.3% gas heat and 46.8% propane heat. Detached homes account for 76.3% in 81019 and 85.9% in 81069. Those differences guide the first equipment and duct questions.