Bethune, CO

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 8/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
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
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Very Accessible. Reaching the airport is easy and manageable, suitable for most travel needs.
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
257 332.4M (US)
Median Age
34.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
65.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
14.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$38,333 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
70.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
16 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
4.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$137,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$432 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$455 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
68.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Kit Carson County
2
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

Kit Carson County
3
Colorado
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 0 5 30
Feb 0 5 32
Mar 1 6 40
Apr 2 5 48
May 3 0 58
Jun 3 0 69
Jul 3 0 75
Aug 3 0 73
Sep 1 0 64
Oct 1 2 51
Nov 1 5 38
Dec 0 5 29

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 24% of residents leaning left and 73% leaning right.

Liberal (24%) (73%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 77%
Hillary Clinton 18%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 4, CO State Senate District 35, CO State House District 56, CO
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Schools

Bethune Public Schools
<1 miles, N • 2.3 star
Burlington Middle School
8 miles, SE • 1 star
Burlington High School
8 miles, SE • 2.8 star
Burlington Elementary School
9 miles, E • 1 star
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Colleges

Northwest Kansas Technical College
39 miles, E • 1.9 star
Colby Community College
73 miles, E • 1.9 star
Lamar Community College
86 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Morgan Community College
97 miles, NW • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Goodland Regional Medical Center
38 miles, E • 3.2 star
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Airports

Denver International Airport
126 miles, NW • 5 star
Pueblo Memorial Airport
132 miles, W • 1 star
Garden City Regional Airport
132 miles, S • 1 star
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