San Miguel County, CO

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 5/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
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
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
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
8,026 332.4M (US)
Median Age
42.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
47.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
65.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$80,117 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
90.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
19 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$613,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$597 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,101 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
39.5% 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 17 22
Feb 1 17 25
Mar 2 21 31
Apr 2 12 39
May 1 4 48
Jun 1 0 57
Jul 2 0 62
Aug 2 0 60
Sep 2 0 53
Oct 2 4 42
Nov 2 16 31
Dec 1 18 22

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 65% of residents leaning left and 26% leaning right.

Liberal (66%) (27%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 26%
Hillary Clinton 67%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

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

Norwood Public Schools
11 miles, NE • 2.3 star
Naturita Elementary School
16 miles, N • 1.4 star
Nucla High School
19 miles, N • 3.2 star
Nucla Middle School
19 miles, N • 1.4 star

Colleges

Technical College of the Rockies
52 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Fort Lewis College
59 miles, S • 1.9 star
Colorado Mesa University
74 miles, N • 1.9 star

Hospitals

Montrose Memorial Hospital
44 miles, NE • 5 star
Southwest Memorial Hospital
45 miles, SW • 4.1 star
Delta County Memorial Hospital
55 miles, NE • 4.1 star

Airports

Montrose Regional Airport
45 miles, NE • 1 star
Durango-La Plata County Airport
70 miles, S • 1 star
Grand Junction Regional Airport
77 miles, N • 1.4 star
Canyonlands Field
88 miles, NW • 1 star