Brookside, CO

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 5/10
directions_run Walkability 3/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 1/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
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
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
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
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
263 332.4M (US)
Median Age
52.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
60.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
23.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$57,321 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
91.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
22.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$287,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$470 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$579 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
73.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Fremont County
3
Cañon City Urban Area
3
Colorado
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Fremont County
3
Cañon City Urban Area
3
Colorado
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 0 8 28
Feb 0 7 31
Mar 1 8 39
Apr 1 4 48
May 1 1 57
Jun 1 0 66
Jul 2 0 72
Aug 2 0 70
Sep 1 0 62
Oct 1 2 49
Nov 0 6 38
Dec 0 8 29

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 30% of residents leaning left and 65% leaning right.

Liberal (30%) (66%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 73%
Hillary Clinton 22%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 7, CO State Senate District 4, CO State House District 60, CO
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Schools

McKinley Elementary School
2 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Canon City Middle School
3 miles, N • 1.9 star
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Colleges

Pueblo Community College
32 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Pikes Peak Community College
33 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Colorado State University-Pueblo
34 miles, SE • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Parkview Medical Center, Inc
33 miles, SE • 3.2 star
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Airports

Pueblo Memorial Airport
38 miles, SE • 1 star
Denver International Airport
104 miles, NE • 5 star
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