State Senate District 6, CO

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
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 2/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
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
162,655 332.4M (US)
Median Age
43.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
62.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
39.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$68,824 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
86.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$374,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$452 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$923 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
55.2% 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 15 23
Feb 1 14 27
Mar 1 12 35
Apr 1 7 42
May 1 1 51
Jun 0 0 60
Jul 1 0 66
Aug 2 0 64
Sep 1 0 56
Oct 1 2 45
Nov 1 10 33
Dec 1 14 24

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 46% of residents leaning left and 47% leaning right.

Liberal (47%) (48%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 48%
Hillary Clinton 44%
Other 8%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 3, CO State House District 62, CO
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Schools

Creede School
7 miles, SE • 1.9 star
Lake City Community School
18 miles, NW • 3.7 star
Silverton Elementary School
36 miles, W • 3.2 star
Silverton Middle School
36 miles, W • 3.2 star
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Colleges

Western Colorado University
44 miles, NE • 1.9 star
Fort Lewis College
64 miles, W • 1.9 star
Adams State University
70 miles, SE • 1.9 star
Technical College of the Rockies
77 miles, N • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Rio Grande Hospital
40 miles, SE • 5 star
Montrose Memorial Hospital
60 miles, NW • 5 star
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Airports

Montrose Regional Airport
63 miles, NW • 1 star
Durango-La Plata County Airport
66 miles, SW • 1 star
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