Amherst, CO

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 2/10
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
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited 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
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
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
84 332.4M (US)
Median Age
26.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
56.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
0.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$100,625 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
100.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
34 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
34.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$337,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$455 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$783 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
43.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Phillips County
1
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

Phillips County
2
Colorado
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 0 5 28
Feb 0 5 30
Mar 1 6 39
Apr 2 4 48
May 3 0 58
Jun 3 0 68
Jul 3 0 75
Aug 2 0 73
Sep 1 0 63
Oct 1 2 50
Nov 1 5 37
Dec 0 6 27

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 22% of residents leaning left and 75% leaning right.

Liberal (22%) (75%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 81%
Hillary Clinton 15%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 4, CO State Senate District 1, CO State House District 63, CO
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Schools

Holyoke Senior High School
10 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Holyoke Alternative School
10 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Holyoke Elementary School
10 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Julesburg Elementary School
22 miles, N • 3.2 star
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Colleges

Northeastern Junior College
54 miles, W • 1.9 star
Mid-Plains Community College
80 miles, E • 1.4 star
Morgan Community College
89 miles, W • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Perkins County Health Services
26 miles, E • 4.1 star
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Airports

Denver International Airport
144 miles, W • 5 star
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