Montrose Urban Area, CO

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
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
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
43,272 332.4M (US)
Median Age
45.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
67.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
28.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$66,072 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
88.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$357,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$454 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$899 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
67.3% 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 22
Feb 1 7 27
Mar 1 6 35
Apr 1 3 43
May 1 0 53
Jun 1 0 62
Jul 1 0 68
Aug 1 0 66
Sep 2 0 58
Oct 1 1 46
Nov 1 5 33
Dec 1 9 23

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 27% of residents leaning left and 68% leaning right.

Liberal (27%) (69%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 70%
Hillary Clinton 23%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 3, CO State Senate District 6, CO State House District 58, CO
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Schools

Nucla High School
18 miles, W • 3.2 star
Nucla Middle School
18 miles, W • 1.4 star
Oak Grove Elementary School
19 miles, E • 1.9 star
Norwood Public Schools
19 miles, SW • 2.3 star
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Colleges

Technical College of the Rockies
24 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Colorado Mesa University
49 miles, N • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Montrose Memorial Hospital
22 miles, E • 5 star
Delta County Memorial Hospital
26 miles, NE • 4.1 star
St Marys Medical Center
50 miles, N • 3.2 star
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Airports

Montrose Regional Airport
21 miles, E • 1 star
Grand Junction Regional Airport
51 miles, N • 1.4 star
Canyonlands Field
84 miles, NW • 1 star
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