Las Animas County, CO

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
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
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
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
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
14,392 332.4M (US)
Median Age
46.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
57.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
17.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$50,408 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
81.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
20 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$214,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$410 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$667 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
57.8% 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 0 8 29
Feb 1 8 32
Mar 1 13 40
Apr 1 9 47
May 2 1 56
Jun 1 0 65
Jul 2 0 69
Aug 3 0 68
Sep 1 0 60
Oct 1 3 50
Nov 1 8 38
Dec 1 9 29

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 48% of residents leaning left and 47% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (48%) (47%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 55%
Hillary Clinton 39%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

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

Hoehne Schools
19 miles, W • 2.3 star
Branson School
22 miles, S • 2.3 star
Branson School Online
22 miles, S • 2.3 star
Grace Christian Center
27 miles, W • 1 star

Colleges

Trinidad State Junior College
28 miles, W • 1.4 star
Otero Junior College
53 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Pueblo Community College
73 miles, N • 1.4 star
Colorado State University-Pueblo
74 miles, N • 1.9 star

Hospitals

Mt San Rafael Hospital
26 miles, W • 5 star
Miners' Colfax Medical Center
38 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Spanish Peaks Regional Health Center
47 miles, NW • 4.1 star

Airports

Pueblo Memorial Airport
72 miles, N • 1 star
Santa Fe Municipal Airport
164 miles, SW • 1 star