ZIP Code 81640, CO

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 2/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 1/10
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
Challenging Commutes. The area has long, difficult commutes with significant delays, congestion, or limited transit infrastructure.
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
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
132 332.4M (US)
Median Age
41.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
31.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
48.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$38,309 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
74.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
75 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
35.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$198,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$289 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$725 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
18.2% 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 35% of residents leaning left and 61% leaning right.

Liberal (35%) (61%) 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 12 19
Feb 1 10 24
Mar 1 8 34
Apr 1 4 44
May 1 1 52
Jun 1 0 60
Jul 1 0 69
Aug 1 0 67
Sep 2 0 57
Oct 2 2 45
Nov 1 8 32
Dec 1 13 20

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

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Schools

Maybell School
25 miles, SE · 3.2star
Rangely Junior/Senior High School
43 miles, SW · 2.3star
Parkview Elementary School
44 miles, SW · 1.4star
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Colleges

Uintah Basin Technical College
81 miles, W · 1.4star
Colorado Mountain College
100 miles, S · 1.9star
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Hospitals

Memorial Hospital, The
50 miles, SE · 3.2star
Ashley Regional Medical Center
55 miles, W · 4.1star
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Airports

Vernal Regional Airport
55 miles, W · 1star
Yampa Valley Airport
69 miles, SE · 1star
Grand Junction Regional Airport
107 miles, SW · 1.4star
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