Chaffee County, CO

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 5/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 3/10
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
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
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
19,876 332.4M (US)
Median Age
47.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
61.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
45.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$70,909 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
87.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
19 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$598,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$497 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,276 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
59.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

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

Colorado
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 0 11 18
Feb 0 10 22
Mar 1 12 30
Apr 1 10 39
May 1 3 48
Jun 1 0 57
Jul 2 0 62
Aug 2 0 61
Sep 1 0 53
Oct 1 4 43
Nov 1 8 30
Dec 1 12 19

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 43% of residents leaning left and 50% leaning right.

Liberal (44%) (51%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 47%
Hillary Clinton 45%
Other 8%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 7, CO State Senate District 4, CO State House District 13, CO
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Schools

The Link School
11 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Buena Vista High School
12 miles, E • 3.2 star
Harry L Mc Ginnis Middle School
12 miles, E • 1.9 star

Colleges

Western Colorado University
36 miles, W • 1.9 star
Colorado Mountain College
78 miles, N • 1.9 star

Hospitals

Airports

Eagle County Regional Airport
71 miles, N • 1.4 star