Park Center, CO

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 5/10
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
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
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
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
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
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
2,544 332.4M (US)
Median Age
43.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
73.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
21.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$68,882 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
83.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
36 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
15.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$337,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$470 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,238 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
76.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Fremont County
3
Cañon City 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

Fremont County
3
Cañon City Urban Area
3
Colorado
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 0 8 27
Feb 0 7 30
Mar 1 10 39
Apr 1 7 47
May 1 2 56
Jun 1 0 65
Jul 2 0 71
Aug 2 0 69
Sep 1 0 61
Oct 1 2 49
Nov 1 6 37
Dec 0 9 28

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 31% of residents leaning left and 64% leaning right.

Liberal (31%) (65%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 71%
Hillary Clinton 24%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 7, CO State Senate District 4, CO State House District 60, CO
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Schools

Canon Exploratory School
1 miles, SW • 2.8 star
Harrison School
2 miles, S • 1.9 star
Canon City High School
2 miles, SW • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Pikes Peak Community College
30 miles, E • 1.4 star
Colorado College
33 miles, NE • 2.8 star
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Hospitals

Uch-Memorial Health System
34 miles, NE • 4.1 star
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Airports

Pueblo Memorial Airport
42 miles, SE • 1 star
Denver International Airport
100 miles, NE • 5 star
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