ZIP Code 81625, CO

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 1/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
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
12,242 332.4M (US)
Median Age
38.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
64.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
21.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$73,649 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
86.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
24 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
15.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$266,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$479 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$837 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
63.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Moffat 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

Moffat County
5
Steamboat Springs Urban Area
4
Colorado
5

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 20% of residents leaning left and 74% leaning right.

Liberal (20%) (76%) 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 18 17
Feb 1 15 21
Mar 1 13 32
Apr 1 8 41
May 1 1 50
Jun 1 0 58
Jul 1 0 65
Aug 1 0 64
Sep 2 0 54
Oct 1 4 43
Nov 1 13 30
Dec 1 18 18

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Schools

Ridgeview Elementary School
15 miles, S · 2.3star
Moffat County High School
15 miles, S · 2.3star
Sunset Elementary School
16 miles, S · 2.3star

Colleges

Colorado Mountain College
83 miles, S · 1.9star
Western Wyoming Community College
99 miles, NW · 1.4star

Hospitals

Memorial Hospital, The
15 miles, S · 3.2star

Airports

Yampa Valley Airport
31 miles, SE · 1star
Eagle County Regional Airport
85 miles, S · 1.4star
Vernal Regional Airport
95 miles, W · 1star