Haxtun, CO

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 1/10
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
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
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
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
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
957 332.4M (US)
Median Age
44.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
57.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
25.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$53,819 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
69.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
18 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
6.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$221,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$476 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$450 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
77.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Phillips County
1
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

Phillips County
2
Colorado
5
United States
4

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 23% of residents leaning left and 73% leaning right.

Liberal (23%) (74%) 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 0 4 28
Feb 0 5 31
Mar 1 5 39
Apr 2 3 47
May 3 0 58
Jun 3 0 68
Jul 3 0 74
Aug 2 0 72
Sep 1 0 63
Oct 1 1 50
Nov 1 4 37
Dec 0 6 27

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Schools

Haxtun Elementary School
<1 miles, NE · 2.8star
Haxtun High School
<1 miles, N · 3.2star
Fleming High School
12 miles, NW · 3.2star
Fleming Elementary School
12 miles, NW · 2.3star

Colleges

Northeastern Junior College
30 miles, W · 1.9star
Morgan Community College
66 miles, W · 1.4star
Western Nebraska Community College
100 miles, N · 1.4star

Hospitals

Sterling Regional Medcenter
31 miles, W · 3.2star

Airports

Denver International Airport
120 miles, W · 5star