Coaldale, CO

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 10/10
home Housing 5/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 7/10
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
Commuter’s Dream. The area offers extremely short and efficient commutes, with minimal travel times and excellent accessibility.
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
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
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
276 332.4M (US)
Median Age
58.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
42.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
10.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$58,238 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
81.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
7 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$335,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$385 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$881 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
56.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

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 1 9 20
Feb 1 8 23
Mar 1 11 33
Apr 1 9 41
May 1 2 50
Jun 1 0 59
Jul 2 0 64
Aug 2 0 62
Sep 1 0 54
Oct 1 3 44
Nov 1 7 32
Dec 1 10 21

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 39% of residents leaning left and 55% leaning right.

Liberal (39%) (55%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 51%
Hillary Clinton 40%
Other 9%

Schools

Cotopaxi Junior-Senior High School
7 miles, E 3.2 star
Cotopaxi Elementary School
7 miles, E 2.8 star
Salida Middle School
15 miles, N 2.8 star

Colleges

Adams State University
61 miles, SW 1.9 star
Western Colorado University
61 miles, NW 1.9 star
Pikes Peak Community College
62 miles, E 1.4 star

Hospitals

Rio Grande Hospital
56 miles, SW 5 star

Airports

Pueblo Memorial Airport
71 miles, SE 1 star