State House District 59, CO

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
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
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
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
91,469 332.4M (US)
Median Age
43.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
63.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
42.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$76,632 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
89.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
13.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$461,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$473 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,102 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
56.3% 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 25
Feb 1 15 29
Mar 1 10 36
Apr 1 4 44
May 1 0 52
Jun 0 0 61
Jul 1 0 67
Aug 2 0 66
Sep 2 0 58
Oct 1 1 47
Nov 1 9 35
Dec 1 15 26

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 44% of residents leaning left and 48% leaning right.

Liberal (45%) (49%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 47%
Hillary Clinton 43%
Other 9%

Schools

Riverview Elementary School
3 miles, W 2.3 star
Mountain Middle School
3 miles, W 3.7 star
Durango High School
3 miles, W 3.7 star

Colleges

Fort Lewis College
3 miles, W 1.9 star
San Juan College
42 miles, SW 1.4 star
Technical College of the Rockies
98 miles, N 1.4 star
Western Colorado University
99 miles, NE 1.9 star

Hospitals

Mercy Regional Medical Center
4 miles, SW 5 star
Southwest Memorial Hospital
42 miles, NW 4.1 star

Airports

Durango-La Plata County Airport
11 miles, S 1 star
Montrose Regional Airport
84 miles, N 1 star
Grand Junction Regional Airport
132 miles, N 1.4 star