Oak Creek, CO

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
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
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
652 332.4M (US)
Median Age
45.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
61.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
37.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$88,512 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
90.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
25 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
18.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$377,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$470 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,026 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
53.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Routt County
2
Steamboat Springs Urban Area
2
Colorado
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Routt County
3
Steamboat Springs Urban Area
4
Colorado
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 20 18
Feb 1 18 22
Mar 1 16 31
Apr 2 11 40
May 2 3 49
Jun 1 0 57
Jul 1 0 64
Aug 1 0 62
Sep 2 1 54
Oct 2 6 43
Nov 2 17 30
Dec 2 20 19

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 37% of residents leaning left and 57% leaning right.

Liberal (37%) (58%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 53%
Hillary Clinton 41%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, CO State Senate District 8, CO State House District 26, CO
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Schools

Soroco High School
<1 miles, SE • 3.7 star
Soroco Middle School
<1 miles, SE • 2.3 star
South Routt Elementary School
9 miles, S • 2.3 star
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Colleges

Colorado Mountain College
54 miles, SW • 1.9 star
University of Colorado Boulder
91 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Naropa University
91 miles, SE • 1 star
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Hospitals

Uchealth Yampa Valley Medical Center
15 miles, NE • 4.1 star
Memorial Hospital, The
37 miles, NW • 3.2 star
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Airports

Yampa Valley Airport
20 miles, N • 1 star
Eagle County Regional Airport
44 miles, S • 1.4 star
Laramie Regional Airport
98 miles, NE • 1 star
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