Alpine, CO

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
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
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
99 332.4M (US)
Median Age
45.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
100.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
26.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$97,500 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
100.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
13 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$213,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$329 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$951 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
15.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Rio Grande County
3
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

Rio Grande County
5
Colorado
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 9 17
Feb 1 9 21
Mar 1 11 30
Apr 1 7 39
May 1 1 48
Jun 1 0 56
Jul 2 0 60
Aug 2 0 60
Sep 1 0 52
Oct 1 3 43
Nov 1 7 30
Dec 1 8 18

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 44% of residents leaning left and 50% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (44%) (51%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 52%
Hillary Clinton 41%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

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

Del Norte Elementary School
13 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Del Norte High Jr/Sr High School
13 miles, SE • 2.3 star
Creede School
22 miles, NW • 1.9 star
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Colleges

Adams State University
41 miles, SE • 1.9 star
Western Colorado University
62 miles, N • 1.9 star
Fort Lewis College
76 miles, W • 1.9 star
Technical College of the Rockies
105 miles, NW • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Rio Grande Hospital
12 miles, SE • 5 star
San Luis Valley Health
41 miles, SE • 4.1 star
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Airports

Durango-La Plata County Airport
74 miles, W • 1 star
Montrose Regional Airport
91 miles, NW • 1 star
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