Yampa, CO

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
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
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited 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
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
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
342 332.4M (US)
Median Age
53.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
62.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
31.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$68,750 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
89.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
36 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$317,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$476 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,094 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
79.9% 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 17 17
Feb 1 16 20
Mar 1 13 30
Apr 2 10 39
May 2 2 48
Jun 1 0 55
Jul 2 0 63
Aug 2 0 61
Sep 2 0 53
Oct 2 4 42
Nov 1 16 28
Dec 1 18 18

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 37% of residents leaning left and 57% leaning right.

Liberal (37%) (57%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 55%
Hillary Clinton 38%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

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

South Routt Elementary School
<1 miles, N • 2.3 star
Soroco High School
9 miles, N • 3.7 star
Soroco Middle School
9 miles, N • 2.3 star
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Colleges

Colorado Mountain College
47 miles, SW • 1.9 star
University of Colorado Boulder
87 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Naropa University
87 miles, SE • 1 star
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Hospitals

Uchealth Yampa Valley Medical Center
22 miles, NE • 4.1 star
Memorial Hospital, The
43 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Vail Health Hospital
45 miles, S • 4.1 star
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Airports

Yampa Valley Airport
28 miles, N • 1 star
Eagle County Regional Airport
35 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Laramie Regional Airport
103 miles, NE • 1 star
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