Crawford, 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 6/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
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
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
420 332.4M (US)
Median Age
41.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
46.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
21.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$57,750 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
82.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
40 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
3.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$205,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$300 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$862 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
63.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Delta County
2
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

Delta County
4
Colorado
5
United States
4

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 24% of residents leaning left and 70% leaning right.

Liberal (24%) (71%) 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 12 24
Feb 1 10 29
Mar 1 9 38
Apr 1 4 46
May 1 2 55
Jun 1 0 64
Jul 1 0 70
Aug 1 0 68
Sep 2 0 60
Oct 1 2 48
Nov 1 7 35
Dec 1 12 25

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Schools

North Fork Montessori @ Crawford
<1 miles, E · 3.2star
Hotchkiss High School
8 miles, N · 2.8star
Hotchkiss Elementary School
9 miles, N · 1.9star
Paonia Elementary School
12 miles, NE · 4.1star

Colleges

Technical College of the Rockies
23 miles, W · 1.4star
Western Colorado University
39 miles, SE · 1.9star
Colorado Mesa University
57 miles, NW · 1.9star

Hospitals

Montrose Memorial Hospital
21 miles, SW · 5star
Delta County Memorial Hospital
24 miles, NW · 4.1star

Airports

Montrose Regional Airport
20 miles, W · 1star
Grand Junction Regional Airport
57 miles, NW · 1.4star