Chaffee County, CO
Living in Chaffee County
Bikeability66
Walkability54
Commute86
Public Transit27
Affordability55
Public Safety94
Airports11
Hospitals88
Colleges43
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools35
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
20kPopulation+2k (2010–19)
49 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
34%College-Educated+1% (2010–19)
65%Family Households+1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years13%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years32%
75 years and over10%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black2%
Caucasian85%
Hispanic or Latino10%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school6%
High school graduate27%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree20%
Graduate degree14%
Households
Family household65%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$56kMedian Household Income+$13k (2010–19)
88%Above Poverty
21 mi Average Commute
89%Lived Here Last Year+8% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K22%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government10%
Private sector65%
Self-employed12%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance15%
Factory and transportation10%
Mgt, science, and arts37%
Sales and office18%
Service20%
Commute
Bicycle3%
Car, truck, or van78%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked4%
Worked at home13%
Housing
$358kMedian Home Value+$110k (2010–19)
28%Built 2000 or Later
$799Median Monthly Rent+$219 (2010–19)
58%Owner-Occupied
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached81%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home9%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200922%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier16%
Home Value
Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K29%
$400K to $499K14%
$500K to $749K16%
$750K to $999K5%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M2%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity15%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas25%
Solar energy1%
Utility gas47%
Wood10%
Crime
Violent Crime in Chaffee County
United States45
Colorado43
Property Crime in Chaffee County
United States48
Colorado55
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (44%)(51%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton43%
Donald Trump48%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 18 | 1 | 12 |
| Feb | 22 | 1 | 13 |
| Mar | 29 | 1 | 18 |
| Apr | 37 | 1 | 14 |
| May | 47 | 1 | 5 |
| Jun | 56 | 1 | 0 |
| Jul | 62 | 2 | 0 |
| Aug | 60 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 52 | 1 | 1 |
| Oct | 42 | 1 | 6 |
| Nov | 30 | 1 | 11 |
| Dec | 19 | 1 | 14 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Chaffee County
Inland Flooding34
Tornado2
Blizzard3
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Chaffee County, CO
Private Schools
Private Schools near Chaffee County, CO
The Link School
11 miles, NE
Darren Patterson Christian Academy
12 miles, NE
High Mountain Institute
35 miles, N
Bristlecone Montessori School
40 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Chaffee County, CO
Western Colorado University
35 miles, W
United States Air Force Academy
79 miles, E
Colorado College
81 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Chaffee County, CO
Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center
21 miles, SE
St Vincent General Hospital District
35 miles, N
Gunnison Valley Hospital
35 miles, W
Aspen Valley Hospital
42 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Chaffee County, CO
Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport
36 miles, SW
Aspen-Pitkin County Airport-Sardy Field
45 miles, NW
Eagle County Regional Airport
70 miles, NW
Montrose Regional Airport
87 miles, W