Blanca, CO

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 10/10
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
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
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
326 332.4M (US)
Median Age
34.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
61.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
8.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$48,750 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
83.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
4.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$117,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$540 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$613 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
67.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Costilla County
3
Alamosa Urban Area
2
Colorado
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Costilla County
5
Alamosa Urban Area
4
Colorado
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 0 17 17
Feb 0 17 22
Mar 1 20 32
Apr 1 15 40
May 1 4 49
Jun 1 0 57
Jul 2 0 62
Aug 2 0 60
Sep 1 1 53
Oct 1 7 41
Nov 1 15 29
Dec 1 17 19

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 55% of residents leaning left and 41% leaning right.

Liberal (55%) (41%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 46%
Hillary Clinton 46%
Other 8%

Related Legislative Districts

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

Sierra Grande K-12 School
3 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Centennial School
17 miles, S • 2.3 star
Alamosa Elementary School
20 miles, NW • 1.9 star
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Colleges

Adams State University
20 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Trinidad State Junior College
58 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Pueblo Community College
74 miles, NE • 1.4 star
University of New Mexico-Taos Campus
76 miles, SW • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

San Luis Valley Health
20 miles, NW • 4.1 star
Rio Grande Hospital
49 miles, NW • 5 star
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Airports

Pueblo Memorial Airport
81 miles, NE • 1 star
Durango-La Plata County Airport
125 miles, W • 1 star
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