Norwood, CO

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 3/10
directions_bus Transit 3/10
directions_car Commute 4/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
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
565 332.4M (US)
Median Age
34.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
61.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
38.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$56,324 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
84.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
39 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
3.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$341,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$448 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,134 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
52.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

San Miguel County
1
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

San Miguel County
2
Colorado
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 16 25
Feb 1 16 28
Mar 2 18 34
Apr 2 10 42
May 1 3 51
Jun 1 0 60
Jul 2 0 65
Aug 2 0 63
Sep 2 0 56
Oct 2 4 45
Nov 2 15 33
Dec 1 17 25

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 45% of residents leaning left and 48% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (45%) (48%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 58%
Hillary Clinton 35%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

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

Norwood Public Schools
<1 miles, N • 2.3 star
Naturita Elementary School
16 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Nucla High School
17 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Nucla Middle School
17 miles, NW • 1.4 star
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Colleges

Technical College of the Rockies
42 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Fort Lewis College
63 miles, S • 1.9 star
Colorado Mesa University
67 miles, N • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Montrose Memorial Hospital
34 miles, NE • 5 star
Delta County Memorial Hospital
44 miles, NE • 4.1 star
Southwest Memorial Hospital
55 miles, SW • 4.1 star
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Airports

Montrose Regional Airport
34 miles, NE • 1 star
Grand Junction Regional Airport
70 miles, N • 1.4 star
Durango-La Plata County Airport
74 miles, S • 1 star
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