Walsenburg, CO

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 2/10
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
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
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
3,079 332.4M (US)
Median Age
44.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
57.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
16.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$40,799 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
78.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
17 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$148,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$423 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$478 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
42.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Huerfano County
4
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

Huerfano County
5
Colorado
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 7 28
Feb 1 7 30
Mar 1 10 37
Apr 1 6 45
May 1 1 54
Jun 1 0 63
Jul 2 0 69
Aug 2 0 67
Sep 1 0 59
Oct 1 3 48
Nov 1 7 37
Dec 1 9 28

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans blue, with 52% of residents leaning left and 43% leaning right.

Liberal (53%) (43%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 48%
Hillary Clinton 45%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 3, CO State Senate District 35, CO State House District 47, CO
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Schools

Peakview School
<1 miles, NW • 1.4 star
John Mall High School
<1 miles, NW • 2.8 star
La Veta Junior-Senior High School
15 miles, W • 2.8 star
La Veta Elementary School
15 miles, W • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Trinidad State Junior College
35 miles, S • 1.4 star
Pueblo Community College
44 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Colorado State University-Pueblo
48 miles, NE • 1.9 star
Adams State University
61 miles, W • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Mt San Rafael Hospital
35 miles, S • 5 star
Parkview Medical Center, Inc
46 miles, NE • 3.2 star
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Airports

Pueblo Memorial Airport
48 miles, NE • 1 star
Denver International Airport
154 miles, NE • 5 star
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