Alamosa Urban Area, CO

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
27,622 332.4M (US)
Median Age
36.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
60.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
27.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$48,011 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
80.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
20 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
15.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$191,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$369 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$747 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
53.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Colorado
4
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Colorado
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 0 13 19
Feb 0 13 24
Mar 1 17 33
Apr 1 11 41
May 1 2 50
Jun 1 0 58
Jul 2 0 63
Aug 2 0 61
Sep 1 0 54
Oct 1 5 43
Nov 1 12 31
Dec 0 13 21

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 52% of residents leaning left and 42% leaning right.

Liberal (53%) (43%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 44%
Hillary Clinton 47%
Other 8%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 3, CO State Senate District 6, CO State House District 62, CO
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Schools

Sanford Junior/Senior High School
9 miles, W • 3.7 star
Sanford Elementary School
9 miles, W • 3.2 star
La Jara Elementary School
11 miles, W • 2.8 star
North Conejos Alternative Program
11 miles, W • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Adams State University
12 miles, N • 1.9 star
Trinidad State Junior College
70 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Pueblo Community College
90 miles, NE • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

San Luis Valley Health
12 miles, N • 4.1 star
Rio Grande Hospital
40 miles, NW • 5 star
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Airports

Pueblo Memorial Airport
96 miles, E • 1 star
Durango-La Plata County Airport
110 miles, W • 1 star
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