Gunnison County, CO

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
directions_run Walkability 4/10
directions_bus Transit 4/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 5/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
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
Walkability Challenges. Walking is possible for a few errands, but most trips require driving or other transportation due to distance or infrastructure limitations.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Limited Options. Public transportation is present but inconsistent or poorly connected, often requiring reliance on other travel methods.
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
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
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
17,158 332.4M (US)
Median Age
37.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
52.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
59.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$77,358 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
87.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
16.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$597,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$566 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,067 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
42.8% 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 1 13 20
Feb 1 11 24
Mar 1 12 32
Apr 1 7 41
May 1 3 50
Jun 1 0 59
Jul 1 0 65
Aug 2 0 63
Sep 1 0 55
Oct 1 3 45
Nov 1 8 32
Dec 1 13 21

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 62% of residents leaning left and 29% leaning right.

Liberal (63%) (30%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 26%
Hillary Clinton 65%
Other 9%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 3, CO State Senate District 5, CO State House District 58, CO
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Schools

Gunnison Middle School
10 miles, S • 1.4 star
Gunnison Elementary School
10 miles, S • 1.4 star
Lake Preschool
10 miles, S
Gunnison High School
11 miles, S • 3.7 star

Colleges

Western Colorado University
11 miles, S • 1.9 star
Technical College of the Rockies
53 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Colorado Mountain College
62 miles, N • 1.9 star
Intellitec College-Grand Junction
85 miles, NW • 1 star

Hospitals

Montrose Memorial Hospital
46 miles, W • 5 star
Delta County Memorial Hospital
54 miles, NW • 4.1 star

Airports

Montrose Regional Airport
47 miles, W • 1 star
Eagle County Regional Airport
68 miles, NE • 1.4 star