Park County, CO

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 4/10
home Housing 5/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 6/10
school Colleges 7/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
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
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
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
17,739 332.4M (US)
Median Age
51.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
70.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
38.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$95,450 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
93.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
43 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$489,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$523 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,780 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
51.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Denver-Aurora-Centennial Metro Area
4
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

Denver-Aurora-Centennial Metro Area
5
Colorado
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 0 13 23
Feb 0 13 25
Mar 1 20 31
Apr 1 17 38
May 1 5 47
Jun 1 0 57
Jul 2 0 62
Aug 2 0 61
Sep 1 1 53
Oct 1 7 43
Nov 1 14 31
Dec 0 15 23

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 39% of residents leaning left and 55% leaning right.

Liberal (39%) (56%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 58%
Hillary Clinton 35%
Other 7%

Schools

South Park Middle School
17 miles, NW 1.4 star
South Park High School
17 miles, NW 2.8 star
Edith Teter Elementary School
17 miles, NW 1.4 star
Lake George Charter School
22 miles, SE 2.8 star

Colleges

Empire Beauty School-Littleton
47 miles, NE 1 star
Denver Seminary
50 miles, E

Hospitals

Airports

Eagle County Regional Airport
74 miles, NW 1.4 star
Denver International Airport
76 miles, E 5 star