Garfield County, CO
Living in Garfield County
Bikeability64
Walkability55
Commute25
Public Transit54
Affordability44
Public Safety70
Airports8
Hospitals87
Colleges31
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools6
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
59kPopulation+4.3k (2010–19)
36 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
31%College-Educated+7% (2010–19)
71%Family Households+1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black<1%
Caucasian68%
Hispanic or Latino28%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school12%
High school graduate27%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree21%
Graduate degree10%
Households
Family household71%
Householder living alone21%
Householder not living alone8%
Economy
$76kMedian Household Income+$11k (2010–19)
91%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
34 mi Average Commute
86%Lived Here Last Year+4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K13%
$25K to $49K18%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K19%
$100K to $124K13%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector70%
Self-employed9%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance16%
Factory and transportation9%
Mgt, science, and arts35%
Military<1%
Sales and office21%
Service19%
Commute
Bicycle2%
Car, truck, or van82%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation4%
Walked3%
Worked at home8%
Housing
$361kMedian Home Value+$19k (2010–19)
32%Built 2000 or Later
$1.1kMedian Monthly Rent+$194 (2010–19)
60%Owner-Occupied
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached9%
1 unit, detached62%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home10%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200927%
Built 1990 to 199920%
Built 1980 to 198917%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier7%
Home Value
Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K3%
$100K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K20%
$400K to $499K11%
$500K to $749K20%
$750K to $999K8%
$1M to $1.49M2%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity22%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas7%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas65%
Wood4%
Crime
Violent Crime in Garfield County
United States45
Colorado43
Property Crime in Garfield County
United States48
Colorado55
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (43%)(51%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton43%
Donald Trump50%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23 | 1 | 15 |
| Feb | 29 | 1 | 14 |
| Mar | 37 | 1 | 10 |
| Apr | 45 | 1 | 8 |
| May | 54 | 2 | 2 |
| Jun | 62 | 1 | 0 |
| Jul | 69 | 1 | 0 |
| Aug | 67 | 1 | 0 |
| Sep | 58 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct | 47 | 2 | 3 |
| Nov | 34 | 1 | 11 |
| Dec | 24 | 1 | 16 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Garfield County
Inland Flooding36
Blizzard2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Garfield County, CO
Private Schools
Private Schools near Garfield County, CO
Liberty Classical Academy
20 miles, E
St Stephen Catholic School
32 miles, E
Columbine Christian School
32 miles, E
Colorado Rocky Mountain School
39 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Garfield County, CO
Colorado Mesa University
50 miles, SW
Western Colorado University
90 miles, SE
University of Colorado Boulder
143 miles, E
Naropa University
143 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Garfield County, CO
Grand River Hospital District
9 miles, SE
Valley View Hospital Association
32 miles, E
West Springs Hospital
49 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Garfield County, CO
Grand Junction Regional Airport
47 miles, SW
Eagle County Regional Airport
53 miles, E
Aspen-Pitkin County Airport-Sardy Field
61 miles, SE
Yampa Valley Airport
71 miles, NE