Branson, CO

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 6/10
directions_run Walkability 3/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Moderately Bikeable. Biking is possible but may be limited by inconsistent infrastructure, traffic conditions, or distance to amenities.
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
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
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
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
44 332.4M (US)
Median Age
58.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
25.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
18.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$44,583 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
75.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
9 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$50,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$239 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$566 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
45.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Las Animas County
3
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

Las Animas County
6
Colorado
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 8 31
Feb 1 9 34
Mar 1 14 41
Apr 1 10 49
May 2 2 58
Jun 2 0 67
Jul 3 0 72
Aug 3 0 70
Sep 1 0 63
Oct 1 4 52
Nov 1 9 40
Dec 1 10 31

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 44% of residents leaning left and 51% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (44%) (52%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 73%
Hillary Clinton 24%
Other 3%

Schools

Branson School
<1 miles, NE 2.3 star
Branson School Online
<1 miles, NE 2.3 star
Des Moines High
18 miles, S 4.1 star
Des Moines Elementary
18 miles, S 3.7 star

Colleges

Trinidad State Junior College
36 miles, NW 1.4 star
Otero Junior College
68 miles, NE 1.4 star
Pueblo Community College
96 miles, N 1.4 star
Colorado State University-Pueblo
97 miles, N 1.9 star

Hospitals

Miners' Colfax Medical Center
33 miles, W 3.2 star
Mt San Rafael Hospital
35 miles, NW 5 star
Spanish Peaks Regional Health Center
66 miles, NW 4.1 star

Airports

Pueblo Memorial Airport
94 miles, N 1 star
Santa Fe Municipal Airport
156 miles, W 1 star