Loma, CO

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 4/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 2/10
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
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
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
1,365 332.4M (US)
Median Age
19.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
69.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
27.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$133,456 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
90.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
18 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
20.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$778,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$538 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,367 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
79.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Mesa County
4
Grand Junction Metro Area
4
Colorado
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Mesa County
5
Grand Junction Metro Area
5
Colorado
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 10 27
Feb 1 8 33
Mar 1 7 42
Apr 1 4 50
May 1 2 60
Jun 1 0 69
Jul 1 0 75
Aug 1 0 73
Sep 1 0 64
Oct 1 2 52
Nov 1 7 37
Dec 1 11 28

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 33% of residents leaning left and 61% leaning right.

Liberal (33%) (62%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 59%
Hillary Clinton 35%
Other 6%

Schools

Loma Elementary School
<1 miles, W 1.4 star
Shelledy Elementary School
5 miles, SE 1.4 star
Fruita Middle School
5 miles, SE 1.4 star

Colleges

Intellitec College-Grand Junction
16 miles, SE 1 star
Colorado Mesa University
16 miles, SE 1.9 star
Technical College of the Rockies
54 miles, SE 1.4 star

Hospitals

Community Hospital
12 miles, SE 5 star
St Marys Medical Center
15 miles, SE 3.2 star

Airports

Grand Junction Regional Airport
16 miles, SE 1.4 star
Canyonlands Field
60 miles, W 1 star
Montrose Regional Airport
69 miles, SE 1 star
Vernal Regional Airport
93 miles, N 1 star