Huerfano County, CO

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
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
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
6,946 332.4M (US)
Median Age
55.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
60.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
27.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$52,139 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
84.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
24 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$256,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$488 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$496 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
46.1% 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 8 27
Feb 1 8 29
Mar 1 11 37
Apr 1 7 44
May 1 1 53
Jun 1 0 62
Jul 2 0 67
Aug 2 0 66
Sep 1 0 58
Oct 1 2 47
Nov 1 8 36
Dec 1 9 27

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 54% of residents leaning left and 41% leaning right.

Liberal (55%) (41%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 46%
Hillary Clinton 47%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 3, CO State Senate District 35, CO State House District 47, CO
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Schools

Peakview School
10 miles, SE • 1.4 star
John Mall High School
10 miles, SE • 2.8 star
La Veta Elementary School
13 miles, SW • 2.8 star
La Veta Junior-Senior High School
13 miles, SW • 2.8 star

Colleges

Trinidad State Junior College
43 miles, S • 1.4 star
Pueblo Community College
43 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Colorado State University-Pueblo
48 miles, NE • 1.9 star
Adams State University
52 miles, W • 1.9 star

Hospitals

Spanish Peaks Regional Health Center
10 miles, SE • 4.1 star
Mt San Rafael Hospital
44 miles, S • 5 star
Parkview Medical Center, Inc
45 miles, NE • 3.2 star

Airports

Pueblo Memorial Airport
49 miles, NE • 1 star