Swink, CO

View of Swink, CO
Image credit: Jeffrey Beall / CC BY 4.0
Population
579
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
4,122 ft
Median Home Value
$163,000
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$44,219
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

Highlights

What stands out in Swink

Explore

More places like Swink

About Swink

Swink is a quiet, tight-knit community of about 600 residents tucked into southeastern Colorado’s Arkansas River Valley. Situated along Highway 50 right between Rocky Ford and La Junta, it offers a peaceful rural setting with easy access to nearby shopping, dining, and healthcare. Named after regional agricultural pioneer and state senator George W. Swink, the town maintains a relaxed, unhurried pace that appeals to newcomers looking for open space.

BOTTOM CHORD FLOOR STRUCTURE WEST WEB DETAIL. VIEW TO NORTH. Swink Bridge, Spanning Arkansas River (County Road 24.5), Swink, Otero County, CO HAER COLO,45 SWINK.V,1 10

Community life here largely revolves around the local school system, friendly neighbors, and the surrounding farmland. Residents enjoy wide-open plains, low traffic, and a strong sense of safety, while regional transit links and short highway drives keep larger cities within reach. For home buyers seeking affordability, quiet streets, and classic small-town character, Swink is an inviting place to settle down.

Top Rating Signals

Highest current ratings for this town.

Loading town details...