Brandon, CO

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 10/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
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
Commuter’s Dream. The area offers extremely short and efficient commutes, with minimal travel times and excellent accessibility.
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
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
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
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
19 332.4M (US)
Median Age
32.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
100.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
0.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$53,036 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
0.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
0 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$180,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$467 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$833 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
100.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Kiowa 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

Kiowa County
2
Colorado
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 0 4 30
Feb 0 3 33
Mar 1 5 42
Apr 1 2 50
May 2 0 61
Jun 2 0 71
Jul 2 0 76
Aug 3 0 74
Sep 1 0 66
Oct 1 1 53
Nov 0 3 40
Dec 0 4 30

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 13% of residents leaning left and 83% leaning right.

Liberal (13%) (83%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 88%
Hillary Clinton 8%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 4, CO State Senate District 35, CO State House District 47, CO
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Schools

Plainview Junior-Senior High School
12 miles, E • 3.2 star
Plainview Elementary School
12 miles, E • 3.2 star
Eads Middle School
19 miles, NW • 3.7 star
Eads Elementary School
19 miles, NW • 4.6 star
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Colleges

Lamar Community College
28 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Otero Junior College
68 miles, W • 1.4 star
Northwest Kansas Technical College
74 miles, NE • 1.9 star
Garden City Community College
92 miles, SE • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Prowers Medical Center
28 miles, SW • 4.1 star
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Airports

Garden City Regional Airport
100 miles, SE • 1 star
Pueblo Memorial Airport
112 miles, W • 1 star
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