Ponderosa Park, CO

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 3/10
home Housing 3/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 7/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 9/10
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
Challenging Commutes. The area has long, difficult commutes with significant delays, congestion, or limited transit infrastructure.
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
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
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
Well-Served. A good range of reputable hospitals and healthcare providers are easily accessible, ensuring reliable medical services.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
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
3,556 332.4M (US)
Median Age
44.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
85.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
43.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$133,425 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
92.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
52 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$670,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$668 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,538 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
98.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Elbert County
1
Denver-Aurora-Centennial Metro Area
4
Colorado
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Elbert County
1
Denver-Aurora-Centennial Metro Area
5
Colorado
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 10 30
Feb 1 9 31
Mar 2 17 38
Apr 2 12 44
May 2 2 54
Jun 2 0 63
Jul 2 0 69
Aug 3 0 68
Sep 1 1 59
Oct 1 5 48
Nov 1 11 37
Dec 1 13 29

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 24% of residents leaning left and 70% leaning right.

Liberal (24%) (71%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 72%
Hillary Clinton 21%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 4, CO State Senate District 35, CO State House District 56, CO
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Schools

Elizabeth Middle School
3 miles, S • 1.4 star
Elizabeth High School
3 miles, S • 3.7 star
Legacy Academy
3 miles, S • 1.9 star
Frontier High School
4 miles, S • 3.7 star
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Colleges

University of Phoenix-Colorado
16 miles, NW • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

Parker Adventist Hospital
13 miles, N • 5 star
Castle Rock Adventist Hospital
13 miles, NW • 4.1 star
Denver Springs
15 miles, N
Sky Ridge Medical Center
16 miles, NW • 5 star
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Airports

Denver International Airport
32 miles, N • 5 star
Pueblo Memorial Airport
77 miles, S • 1 star
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