Steamboat Springs, CO

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
directions_run Walkability 3/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 4/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
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
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
13,341 332.4M (US)
Median Age
43.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
59.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
58.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$100,156 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
92.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
15 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
19.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$874,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$792 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,857 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
38.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Routt County
2
Steamboat Springs Urban Area
2
Colorado
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Routt County
3
Steamboat Springs Urban Area
4
Colorado
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 19 18
Feb 1 16 21
Mar 1 14 30
Apr 2 9 40
May 2 2 48
Jun 1 0 57
Jul 1 0 64
Aug 1 0 62
Sep 2 0 54
Oct 2 4 42
Nov 2 14 29
Dec 1 19 19

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 60% of residents leaning left and 33% leaning right.

Liberal (61%) (33%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 30%
Hillary Clinton 59%
Other 11%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, CO State Senate District 8, CO State House District 26, CO
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Schools

Steamboat Springs High School
<1 miles, N • 4.1 star
Yampa Valley High School
1 miles, N • 3.2 star
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Colleges

Colorado Mountain College
70 miles, SW • 1.9 star
WyoTech
85 miles, E • 2.3 star
University of Wyoming
87 miles, E • 2.8 star
University of Colorado Boulder
88 miles, SE • 3.2 star
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Hospitals

Memorial Hospital, The
40 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Vail Health Hospital
62 miles, S • 4.1 star
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Airports

Yampa Valley Airport
21 miles, NW • 1 star
Eagle County Regional Airport
58 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Laramie Regional Airport
83 miles, E • 1 star
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