San Juan County, CO

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 5/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
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
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
visibility Safety
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
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
690 332.4M (US)
Median Age
42.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
59.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
47.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$73,889 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
85.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
16 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$406,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$561 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$845 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
27.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

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

Colorado
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 18 16
Feb 1 18 18
Mar 2 21 26
Apr 1 13 34
May 1 4 44
Jun 1 0 52
Jul 2 0 58
Aug 3 0 56
Sep 2 0 49
Oct 2 5 40
Nov 1 16 28
Dec 1 18 17

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 48% of residents leaning left and 44% leaning right. However, Hillary Clinton carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (48%) (44%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 42%
Hillary Clinton 52%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 3, CO State Senate District 6, CO State House District 59, CO
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Schools

Silverton Elementary School
2 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Silverton Middle School
2 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Telluride Intermediate School
14 miles, N • 2.8 star

Colleges

Fort Lewis College
36 miles, SW • 1.9 star
Technical College of the Rockies
67 miles, N • 1.4 star
Western Colorado University
67 miles, NE • 1.9 star
San Juan College
75 miles, SW • 1.4 star

Hospitals

Mercy Regional Medical Center
39 miles, SW • 5 star
Montrose Memorial Hospital
50 miles, N • 5 star

Airports

Durango-La Plata County Airport
44 miles, SW • 1 star
Montrose Regional Airport
52 miles, N • 1 star
Grand Junction Regional Airport
104 miles, N • 1.4 star