Washington County, CO

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 6/10
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
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
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
4,839 332.4M (US)
Median Age
41.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
65.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
24.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$65,164 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
89.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
13.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$218,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$476 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$773 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
65.1% 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 0 5 27
Feb 0 4 31
Mar 1 5 39
Apr 1 4 47
May 2 0 57
Jun 2 0 67
Jul 2 0 74
Aug 2 0 72
Sep 1 0 62
Oct 1 2 49
Nov 1 4 37
Dec 0 5 27

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 16% of residents leaning left and 79% leaning right.

Liberal (16%) (81%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 86%
Hillary Clinton 10%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 4, CO State Senate District 1, CO State House District 63, CO
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Schools

Akron Elementary School
14 miles, NE • 2.3 star
Akron High School
14 miles, NE • 2.8 star
Arickaree Elementary School
18 miles, S • 3.2 star
Arickaree Undivided High School
18 miles, S • 2.3 star

Colleges

Morgan Community College
36 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Northeastern Junior College
46 miles, NE • 1.9 star
University of Northern Colorado
84 miles, NW • 2.3 star

Hospitals

East Morgan County Hospital
31 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Colorado Plains Medical Center
37 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Sterling Regional Medcenter
45 miles, N • 3.2 star

Airports

Denver International Airport
78 miles, W • 5 star