Blende, CO

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
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
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
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
646 332.4M (US)
Median Age
55.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
74.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
25.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$50,385 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
82.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
5.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$240,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$559 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,024 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
58.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Pueblo County
7
Pueblo Metro Area
7
Colorado
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Pueblo County
8
Pueblo Metro Area
8
Colorado
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 0 4 28
Feb 0 4 33
Mar 1 6 41
Apr 1 4 48
May 2 1 58
Jun 1 0 68
Jul 2 0 73
Aug 2 0 72
Sep 1 0 64
Oct 1 2 51
Nov 0 4 38
Dec 0 4 29

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans blue, with 52% of residents leaning left and 43% leaning right.

Liberal (53%) (44%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 48%
Hillary Clinton 48%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 3, CO State Senate District 3, CO State House District 46, CO
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Schools

Pleasant View Middle School
1 miles, E • 1.9 star
70 Online
1 miles, SE • 1.4 star
South Mesa Elementary School
2 miles, S • 2.3 star
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Colleges

Pueblo Community College
4 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Colorado State University-Pueblo
4 miles, N • 1.9 star
Pikes Peak Community College
38 miles, N • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Parkview Medical Center, Inc
3 miles, NW • 3.2 star
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Airports

Pueblo Memorial Airport
5 miles, E • 1 star
Denver International Airport
112 miles, N • 5 star
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