Elbert County, CO
Living in Elbert County
Bikeability4
Walkability10
Commute8
Public Transit6
Affordability19
Public Safety94
Airports61
Hospitals95
Colleges46
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools40
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
26kPopulation+3k (2010–19)
46 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
36%College-Educated+7% (2010–19)
80%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years30%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black<1%
Caucasian89%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Multiracial3%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school3%
High school graduate24%
Some College37%
Bachelor's degree24%
Graduate degree11%
Households
Family household80%
Householder living alone16%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$99kMedian Household Income+$20k (2010–19)
95%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
41 mi Average Commute
88%Lived Here Last Year-3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K10%
$25K to $49K12%
$50K to $74K13%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K or more14%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector73%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation9%
Mgt, science, and arts44%
Military<1%
Sales and office19%
Service15%
Commute
Car, truck, or van88%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home10%
Housing
$464kMedian Home Value+$117k (2010–19)
28%Built 2000 or Later
$948Median Monthly Rent+$242 (2010–19)
87%Owner-Occupied+3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached93%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home4%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200923%
Built 1990 to 199934%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 19693%
Built 1950 to 19592%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier6%
Home Value
Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K17%
$400K to $499K19%
$500K to $749K33%
$750K to $999K8%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity11%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas44%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas38%
Wood5%
Crime
Violent Crime in Elbert County
United States45
Colorado43
Property Crime in Elbert County
United States48
Colorado55
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (24%)(71%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton20%
Donald Trump73%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30 | 0 | 8 |
| Feb | 31 | 0 | 7 |
| Mar | 38 | 1 | 11 |
| Apr | 45 | 2 | 9 |
| May | 55 | 2 | 1 |
| Jun | 65 | 2 | 0 |
| Jul | 71 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 69 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 61 | 1 | 0 |
| Oct | 49 | 1 | 4 |
| Nov | 38 | 1 | 8 |
| Dec | 29 | 1 | 9 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Elbert County
Inland Flooding51
Tornado38
Blizzard9
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Elbert County, CO
Private Schools
Private Schools near Elbert County, CO
Ave Maria Catholic School
35 miles, NW
Trinity Lutheran School
35 miles, W
Ellicott Baptist School
36 miles, SW
Little Blessings Preschool
37 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Elbert County, CO
University of Phoenix-Colorado
44 miles, W
Nazarene Bible College
45 miles, SW
American Sentinel University
46 miles, NW
Colorado State University-Global Campus
46 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Elbert County, CO
Lincoln Community Hospital
36 miles, E
Parker Adventist Hospital
39 miles, NW
Peak View Behavioral Health
41 miles, SW
Denver Springs
42 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Elbert County, CO
City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport
47 miles, SW
Denver International Airport
48 miles, NW
Pueblo Memorial Airport
74 miles, S
Cheyenne Regional Airport-Jerry Olson Field
132 miles, N