Carbondale, CO

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 5/10
directions_run Walkability 4/10
directions_bus Transit 4/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 3/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
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
Walkability Challenges. Walking is possible for a few errands, but most trips require driving or other transportation due to distance or infrastructure limitations.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Limited Options. Public transportation is present but inconsistent or poorly connected, often requiring reliance on other travel methods.
home Housing
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
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
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
6,553 332.4M (US)
Median Age
40.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
58.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
56.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$94,300 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
90.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
30 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
18.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$796,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$678 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$2,033 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
60.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Garfield County
3
Rifle 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

Garfield County
4
Rifle Urban Area
4
Colorado
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 17 21
Feb 1 17 25
Mar 1 16 33
Apr 2 13 41
May 2 5 50
Jun 1 1 59
Jul 1 0 65
Aug 2 0 63
Sep 2 1 55
Oct 2 7 44
Nov 1 14 31
Dec 1 20 22

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans blue, with 51% of residents leaning left and 42% leaning right. However, Hillary Clinton carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (52%) (42%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 39%
Hillary Clinton 54%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 3, CO State Senate District 5, CO State House District 57, CO
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Schools

Ross Montessori School
<1 miles, E • 2.3 star
Bridges
<1 miles, E • 3.7 star
Crystal River Elementary School
<1 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Carbondale Middle School
<1 miles, SE • 1.9 star
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Colleges

Colorado Mountain College
12 miles, N • 1.9 star
Western Colorado University
61 miles, S • 1.9 star
Technical College of the Rockies
65 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Valley View Hospital Association
11 miles, N • 4.1 star
Grand River Hospital District
31 miles, NW • 4.1 star
Vail Health Hospital
48 miles, E • 4.1 star
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Airports

Eagle County Regional Airport
23 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Montrose Regional Airport
71 miles, SW • 1 star
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