Battlement Mesa, CO

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 4/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 3/10
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
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
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
5,402 332.4M (US)
Median Age
36.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
62.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
27.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$69,432 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
87.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
42 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$231,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$347 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$863 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
67.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Garfield County
3
Rifle Urban Area
3
Colorado
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Garfield County
4
Rifle Urban Area
4
Colorado
5

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 33% of residents leaning left and 59% leaning right.

Liberal (34%) (60%) Conservative

Climate

Warm-summer continental climate. Warm summers and cold winters with substantial seasonal variation. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 17 24
Feb 1 16 29
Mar 1 15 38
Apr 1 11 46
May 2 4 55
Jun 1 1 64
Jul 1 0 70
Aug 1 0 68
Sep 2 1 59
Oct 2 6 48
Nov 1 13 35
Dec 1 19 25

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

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Schools

Grand Valley Middle School
<1 miles, W · 1.4star
Bea Underwood Elementary School
3 miles, W · 1.4star
Grand Valley High School
3 miles, W · 2.3star
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Colleges

Colorado Mountain College
37 miles, E · 1.9star
Colorado Mesa University
39 miles, W · 1.9star
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Hospitals

Grand River Hospital District
13 miles, E · 4.1star
Valley View Hospital Association
37 miles, E · 4.1star
St Marys Medical Center
39 miles, W · 3.2star
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Airports

Grand Junction Regional Airport
36 miles, W · 1.4star
Eagle County Regional Airport
59 miles, E · 1.4star
Montrose Regional Airport
65 miles, S · 1star
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