Steamboat Springs Urban Area, CO

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 5/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
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
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
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
38,248 332.4M (US)
Median Age
41.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
65.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
42.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$93,984 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
90.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
17.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$482,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$622 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,269 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
51.6% 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 18
Feb 1 16 21
Mar 1 13 31
Apr 1 9 40
May 1 2 48
Jun 1 0 57
Jul 1 0 64
Aug 1 0 62
Sep 2 0 54
Oct 1 4 42
Nov 1 14 29
Dec 1 19 19

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 42% of residents leaning left and 52% leaning right.

Liberal (42%) (53%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 54%
Hillary Clinton 39%
Other 7%

Schools

Ridgeview Elementary School
13 miles, SE 2.3 star
Maybell School
14 miles, W 3.2 star
Moffat County High School
14 miles, SE 2.3 star
Sunset Elementary School
15 miles, SE 2.3 star

Colleges

Colorado Mountain College
76 miles, S 1.9 star
Western Wyoming Community College
102 miles, NW 1.4 star
Intellitec College-Grand Junction
107 miles, SW 1 star

Hospitals

Memorial Hospital, The
14 miles, SE 3.2 star
Uchealth Yampa Valley Medical Center
54 miles, SE 4.1 star

Airports

Yampa Valley Airport
32 miles, SE 1 star
Eagle County Regional Airport
80 miles, S 1.4 star
Vernal Regional Airport
89 miles, W 1 star