Salida, CO

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 6/10
directions_run Walkability 3/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
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
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable 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
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
5,786 332.4M (US)
Median Age
43.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
59.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
56.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$69,773 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
79.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
18 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
17.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$583,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$457 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,310 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
51.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Chaffee County
1
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

Chaffee County
3
Colorado
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 0 10 19
Feb 0 9 23
Mar 1 9 33
Apr 1 7 41
May 1 1 51
Jun 1 0 59
Jul 2 0 65
Aug 2 0 63
Sep 1 0 55
Oct 1 2 45
Nov 1 6 32
Dec 1 10 21

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 37% of residents leaning left and 57% leaning right.

Liberal (37%) (58%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 49%
Hillary Clinton 42%
Other 8%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 7, CO State Senate District 4, CO State House District 13, CO
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Schools

Horizons Exploratory Academy
<1 miles, S • 3.2 star
Salida Middle School
<1 miles, S • 2.8 star
Salida High School
<1 miles, S • 4.1 star
Salida Montessori Charter School
<1 miles, NW • 2.3 star
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Colleges

Western Colorado University
50 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Colorado College
67 miles, E • 2.8 star
Pikes Peak Community College
67 miles, E • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

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Airports

Pueblo Memorial Airport
83 miles, SE • 1 star
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