Clifton, CO

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
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
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
19,746 332.4M (US)
Median Age
35.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
63.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
11.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$54,301 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
82.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
17.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$234,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$518 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$897 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
70.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Mesa County
4
Grand Junction Metro Area
4
Colorado
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Mesa County
5
Grand Junction Metro Area
5
Colorado
5

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 28% of residents leaning left and 67% leaning right.

Liberal (28%) (68%) Conservative

Climate

Cold semi-arid climate. Dry grassland climate with cold winters and moderate seasonal temperature swings. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 8 26
Feb 1 5 31
Mar 1 4 40
Apr 1 1 48
May 1 3 58
Jun 1 0 68
Jul 1 0 74
Aug 1 0 71
Sep 1 0 62
Oct 1 1 50
Nov 1 3 37
Dec 1 7 27

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

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Schools

Chatfield Elementary School
<1 miles, SW · 1.4star
Central High School
1 miles, N · 2.8star
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Colleges

Colorado Mesa University
5 miles, NW · 1.9star
Technical College of the Rockies
35 miles, S · 1.4star
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Hospitals

St Marys Medical Center
6 miles, NW · 3.2star
Community Hospital
9 miles, NW · 5star
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Airports

Grand Junction Regional Airport
5 miles, NW · 1.4star
Montrose Regional Airport
50 miles, S · 1star
Canyonlands Field
73 miles, W · 1star
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