Catherine, CO

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 2/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
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
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited 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
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
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
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
292 332.4M (US)
Median Age
35.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
48.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
42.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$87,169 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
100.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
34 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
2.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$1,153,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,280 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,698 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
48.1% 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 18 22
Feb 1 18 26
Mar 1 17 35
Apr 2 14 42
May 2 6 51
Jun 1 1 60
Jul 1 0 66
Aug 2 0 65
Sep 2 1 56
Oct 2 7 45
Nov 1 15 32
Dec 1 20 22

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 56% of residents leaning left and 37% leaning right.

Liberal (56%) (37%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 33%
Hillary Clinton 59%
Other 8%

Related Legislative Districts

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

Crystal River Elementary School
3 miles, W • 1.4 star
Roaring Fork High School
3 miles, W • 3.2 star
Carbondale Middle School
3 miles, W • 1.9 star
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Colleges

Colorado Mountain College
14 miles, N • 1.9 star
Western Colorado University
60 miles, S • 1.9 star
Technical College of the Rockies
68 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Valley View Hospital Association
13 miles, NW • 4.1 star
Grand River Hospital District
34 miles, NW • 4.1 star
Vail Health Hospital
44 miles, E • 4.1 star
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Airports

Eagle County Regional Airport
20 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Montrose Regional Airport
74 miles, SW • 1 star
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