Bent County, CO
Living in Bent County
Bikeability36
Walkability55
Commute92
Public Transit46
Affordability100
Public Safety64
Airports22
Hospitals51
Colleges30
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools23
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
5.8kPopulation-338 (2010–19)
40 y Median Age
11%College-Educated-2% (2010–19)
63%Family Households-4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years12%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black4%
Caucasian63%
Hispanic or Latino32%
Multiracial<1%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school15%
High school graduate49%
Some College25%
Bachelor's degree8%
Graduate degree3%
Households
Family household63%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$31kMedian Household Income-$5.5k (2010–19)
74%Above Poverty-8% (2010–19)
19 mi Average Commute
91%Lived Here Last Year+17% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K39%
$25K to $49K30%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K3%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government19%
Private sector55%
Self-employed10%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance16%
Factory and transportation11%
Mgt, science, and arts31%
Sales and office21%
Service22%
Commute
Car, truck, or van87%
Public transportation3%
Walked4%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$81kMedian Home Value+$12k (2010–19)
7%Built 2000 or Later
$429Median Monthly Rent+$29 (2010–19)
46%Owner-Occupied-11% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached76%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home15%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier32%
Home Value
Less than $50K30%
$50K to $99K36%
$100K to $149K15%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K1%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K<1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke1%
Electricity8%
LP gas18%
Utility gas70%
Wood3%
Crime
Violent Crime in Bent County
United States45
Colorado43
Property Crime in Bent County
United States48
Colorado55
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (38%)(58%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton31%
Donald Trump62%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31 | 0 | 6 |
| Feb | 35 | 0 | 4 |
| Mar | 44 | 1 | 5 |
| Apr | 53 | 1 | 2 |
| May | 63 | 2 | 0 |
| Jun | 72 | 2 | 0 |
| Jul | 78 | 2 | 0 |
| Aug | 76 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep | 67 | 1 | 0 |
| Oct | 54 | 1 | 1 |
| Nov | 41 | 0 | 3 |
| Dec | 31 | 0 | 5 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Bent County
Inland Flooding54
Tornado34
Blizzard8
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Bent County, CO
Private Schools
Private Schools near Bent County, CO
St John Neumann Catholic School
86 miles, W
The McClelland School
87 miles, W
Trinity Lutheran School
88 miles, W
St Therese Catholic School
88 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Bent County, CO
Colorado State University-Pueblo
86 miles, W
Colorado College
114 miles, NW
University of Colorado Colorado Springs
114 miles, NW
Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs
116 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Bent County, CO
Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center
26 miles, W
Prowers Medical Center
27 miles, E
Weisbrod Memorial County Hospital
41 miles, NE
Southeast Colorado Hospital District
44 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Bent County, CO
Pueblo Memorial Airport
81 miles, W
City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport
107 miles, NW
Garden City Regional Airport
128 miles, E
Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport
131 miles, SE