Cheyenne County, CO

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 2/10
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
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
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
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
1,732 332.4M (US)
Median Age
43.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
65.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
24.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$67,768 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
91.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
17 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
5.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$187,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$431 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$611 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
56.6% 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 4 29
Feb 0 3 32
Mar 1 4 40
Apr 1 2 49
May 2 0 59
Jun 2 0 69
Jul 2 0 74
Aug 2 0 73
Sep 1 0 64
Oct 1 1 51
Nov 0 2 38
Dec 0 4 29

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 16% of residents leaning left and 80% leaning right.

Liberal (16%) (80%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 84%
Hillary Clinton 12%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 4, CO State Senate District 35, CO State House District 56, CO
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Schools

Cheyenne Wells Junior/High School
13 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Cheyenne Wells Elementary School
13 miles, SE • 3.2 star

Colleges

Lamar Community College
53 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Northwest Kansas Technical College
60 miles, E • 1.9 star
Otero Junior College
79 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Colby Community College
91 miles, E • 1.9 star

Hospitals

Airports

Pueblo Memorial Airport
109 miles, W • 1 star
Garden City Regional Airport
120 miles, SE • 1 star
Denver International Airport
131 miles, NW • 5 star