Olney Springs, CO

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 6/10
directions_run Walkability 3/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 4/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Moderately Bikeable. Biking is possible but may be limited by inconsistent infrastructure, traffic conditions, or distance to amenities.
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
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
550 332.4M (US)
Median Age
33.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
71.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
12.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$52,031 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
72.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
39 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$98,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$405 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$688 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
62.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Crowley County
2
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

Crowley County
3
Colorado
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 0 5 31
Feb 0 3 34
Mar 1 5 44
Apr 1 2 52
May 2 0 62
Jun 2 0 72
Jul 2 0 77
Aug 2 0 75
Sep 1 0 67
Oct 1 1 54
Nov 0 2 40
Dec 0 5 31

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 35% of residents leaning left and 62% leaning right.

Liberal (35%) (61%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 68%
Hillary Clinton 27%
Other 5%

Schools

Fowler Junior High School
5 miles, W 1.4 star
Fowler High School
5 miles, W 3.7 star
Fowler Elementary School
5 miles, W 1.9 star
Manzanola Elementary School
6 miles, S 2.8 star

Colleges

Otero Junior College
26 miles, SE 1.4 star
Colorado State University-Pueblo
36 miles, NW 1.9 star
Pueblo Community College
38 miles, NW 1.4 star
Pikes Peak Community College
62 miles, NW 1.4 star

Hospitals

Parkview Medical Center, Inc
37 miles, NW 3.2 star

Airports

Pueblo Memorial Airport
31 miles, NW 1 star
Denver International Airport
124 miles, N 5 star