New Castle, CO

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 5/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 1/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
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
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited 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
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
4,878 332.4M (US)
Median Age
37.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
64.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
36.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$88,421 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
93.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
32 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
17.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$488,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$522 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,373 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
69.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Garfield County
3
Rifle Urban Area
3
Colorado
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Garfield County
4
Rifle Urban Area
4
Colorado
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 15 23
Feb 1 14 28
Mar 1 10 37
Apr 1 8 44
May 2 2 54
Jun 1 0 62
Jul 1 0 69
Aug 1 0 67
Sep 2 0 58
Oct 2 3 47
Nov 1 11 34
Dec 1 16 23

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 35% of residents leaning left and 58% leaning right.

Liberal (36%) (59%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 57%
Hillary Clinton 36%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 3, CO State Senate District 5, CO State House District 57, CO
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Schools

Kathryn Senor Elementary School
<1 miles, N • 1.4 star
Riverside School
<1 miles, N • 1.4 star
Elk Creek Elementary
<1 miles, W • 1.4 star
Liberty Classical Academy
2 miles, SW • 1 star
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Colleges

Colorado Mountain College
11 miles, SE • 1.9 star
Colorado Mesa University
65 miles, W • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Valley View Hospital Association
11 miles, SE • 4.1 star
Grand River Hospital District
14 miles, W • 4.1 star
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Airports

Eagle County Regional Airport
33 miles, E • 1.4 star
Grand Junction Regional Airport
62 miles, W • 1.4 star
Yampa Valley Airport
64 miles, NE • 1 star
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