Rico, CO

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 3/10
directions_car Commute 4/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
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
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
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
392 332.4M (US)
Median Age
42.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
57.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
46.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$101,250 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
87.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
37 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$545,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$442 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,392 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
59.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Dolores County
3
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

Dolores County
3
Colorado
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 18 24
Feb 2 16 27
Mar 2 14 34
Apr 1 9 42
May 1 2 51
Jun 1 0 60
Jul 2 0 66
Aug 2 0 64
Sep 2 0 57
Oct 2 3 46
Nov 1 12 34
Dec 2 15 25

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 27% of residents leaning left and 67% leaning right.

Liberal (27%) (67%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 73%
Hillary Clinton 21%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 3, CO State Senate District 6, CO State House District 58, CO
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Schools

Telluride Mountain School
20 miles, NE • 5 star
Colorado Timberline Academy
21 miles, S • 5 star
Telluride Middle School
21 miles, NE • 3.2 star
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Colleges

Fort Lewis College
30 miles, S • 1.9 star
San Juan College
64 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Technical College of the Rockies
70 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Western Colorado University
85 miles, E • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Mercy Regional Medical Center
33 miles, S • 5 star
Southwest Memorial Hospital
37 miles, W • 4.1 star
Montrose Memorial Hospital
55 miles, NE • 5 star
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Airports

Durango-La Plata County Airport
40 miles, S • 1 star
Montrose Regional Airport
57 miles, NE • 1 star
Grand Junction Regional Airport
103 miles, N • 1.4 star
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