Mineral County, CO

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
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
799 332.4M (US)
Median Age
53.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
56.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
54.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$52,455 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
82.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
16 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
15.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$413,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$545 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$678 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
25.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

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 23 17
Feb 1 25 21
Mar 2 24 30
Apr 2 15 37
May 1 3 47
Jun 1 0 55
Jul 2 0 60
Aug 3 0 59
Sep 2 1 51
Oct 2 7 41
Nov 2 19 29
Dec 1 22 19

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 39% of residents leaning left and 55% leaning right.

Liberal (39%) (56%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 53%
Hillary Clinton 36%
Other 11%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 3, CO State Senate District 6, CO State House District 62, CO
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Schools

Pagosa Springs Middle School
19 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Pagosa Springs Elementary School
20 miles, SW • 1.9 star
Pagosa Peak Open School
20 miles, SW • 1.9 star
Pagosa Springs High School
20 miles, SW • 3.2 star

Colleges

Fort Lewis College
51 miles, W • 1.9 star
Adams State University
62 miles, SE • 1.9 star
Western Colorado University
69 miles, NE • 1.9 star
San Juan College
84 miles, W • 1.4 star

Hospitals

Rio Grande Hospital
36 miles, E • 5 star
Mercy Regional Medical Center
50 miles, W • 5 star

Airports

Durango-La Plata County Airport
50 miles, W • 1 star
Montrose Regional Airport
82 miles, N • 1 star