Durango, CO

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
directions_run Walkability 3/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 5/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
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
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
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
19,257 332.4M (US)
Median Age
37.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
47.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
58.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$79,545 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
86.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
16 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
22.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$609,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$480 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,460 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
48.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

La Plata County
3
Durango 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

La Plata County
4
Durango Urban Area
4
Colorado
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 18 25
Feb 1 17 29
Mar 2 11 36
Apr 1 5 43
May 1 0 52
Jun 1 0 60
Jul 2 0 66
Aug 2 0 64
Sep 2 0 57
Oct 2 1 46
Nov 2 10 35
Dec 1 16 26

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 53% of residents leaning left and 39% leaning right.

Liberal (54%) (39%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 33%
Hillary Clinton 56%
Other 11%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 3, CO State Senate District 6, CO State House District 59, CO
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Schools

Park Elementary School
<1 miles, E • 2.3 star
The Juniper School
<1 miles, N • 2.3 star
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Colleges

Fort Lewis College
<1 miles, NE • 1.9 star
San Juan College
38 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Technical College of the Rockies
100 miles, N • 1.4 star
Dine College
100 miles, W • 1 star
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Hospitals

Mercy Regional Medical Center
4 miles, SE • 5 star
Southwest Memorial Hospital
39 miles, NW • 4.1 star
San Juan Regional Medical Center
42 miles, SW • 3.2 star
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Airports

Durango-La Plata County Airport
10 miles, S • 1 star
Montrose Regional Airport
86 miles, N • 1 star
Grand Junction Regional Airport
133 miles, N • 1.4 star
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