Crestone, CO

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 10/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
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
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
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
31 332.4M (US)
Median Age
62.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
6.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
100.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$8,839 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
6.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
3 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$345,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$571 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$906 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
63.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Saguache County
2
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

Saguache County
2
Colorado
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 10 24
Feb 1 8 27
Mar 1 13 35
Apr 1 9 42
May 1 1 51
Jun 1 0 60
Jul 2 0 64
Aug 2 0 63
Sep 1 0 55
Oct 1 4 45
Nov 1 6 34
Dec 1 10 24

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 61% of residents leaning left and 31% leaning right.

Liberal (61%) (31%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 37%
Hillary Clinton 55%
Other 8%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 3, CO State Senate District 6, CO State House District 62, CO
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Schools

Crestone Charter School
<1 miles, SW • 2.8 star
Moffat Prek-12 School
12 miles, NW • 2.3 star
Custer County High School
16 miles, E • 3.2 star
Custer Middle School
16 miles, E • 1.9 star
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Colleges

Adams State University
37 miles, SW • 1.9 star
Pueblo Community College
60 miles, E • 1.4 star
Colorado State University-Pueblo
64 miles, E • 1.9 star
Pikes Peak Community College
72 miles, NE • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

San Luis Valley Health
38 miles, SW • 4.1 star
Rio Grande Hospital
43 miles, W • 5 star
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Airports

Pueblo Memorial Airport
68 miles, E • 1 star
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