Vernon, CO

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 10/10
home Housing 4/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 7/10
school Colleges 1/10
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
Commuter’s Dream. The area offers extremely short and efficient commutes, with minimal travel times and excellent accessibility.
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
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
local_airport Airports
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
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
0 332.4M (US)
Median Age
37.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
0.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
0.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$96,552 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
0.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
0 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$368,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$422 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$761 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
0.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Yuma County
1
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

Yuma County
1
Colorado
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 0 6 29
Feb 0 5 32
Mar 1 5 40
Apr 2 4 48
May 3 0 59
Jun 3 0 69
Jul 3 0 75
Aug 2 0 73
Sep 1 0 64
Oct 1 2 51
Nov 1 4 38
Dec 0 5 29

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 21% of residents leaning left and 75% leaning right.

Liberal (21%) (75%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 79%
Hillary Clinton 16%
Other 5%

Schools

Wray Elementary School
10 miles, NE 3.2 star
Wray High School
10 miles, NE 2.3 star
Buchanan Middle School
10 miles, NE 1.9 star
Idalia Elementary School
16 miles, S 2.3 star

Colleges

Northwest Kansas Technical College
52 miles, S 1.9 star
Northeastern Junior College
67 miles, N 1.9 star
Colby Community College
77 miles, SE 1.9 star
Morgan Community College
80 miles, NW 1.4 star

Hospitals

Airports

Denver International Airport
126 miles, W 5 star