Pitkin County, CO
Living in Pitkin County
Bikeability92
Walkability91
Commute86
Public Transit87
Affordability33
Public Safety93
Airports8
Hospitals88
Colleges41
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools43
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
18kPopulation+1.5k (2010–19)
42 y Median Age-1 (2010–19)
61%College-Educated+1% (2010–19)
52%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years13%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years28%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black1%
Caucasian85%
Hispanic or Latino10%
Multiracial1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school3%
High school graduate17%
Some College19%
Bachelor's degree45%
Graduate degree15%
Households
Family household52%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone16%
Economy
$79kMedian Household Income+$14k (2010–19)
93%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
21 mi Average Commute
85%Lived Here Last Year-2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K8%
$25K to $49K19%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K14%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K or more9%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector71%
Self-employed13%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation6%
Mgt, science, and arts44%
Military<1%
Sales and office22%
Service21%
Commute
Bicycle4%
Car, truck, or van54%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation19%
Walked10%
Worked at home12%
Housing
$616kMedian Home Value-$54k (2010–19)
24%Built 2000 or Later
$1.4kMedian Monthly Rent+$255 (2010–19)
35%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached11%
1 unit, detached38%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home5%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200920%
Built 1990 to 199919%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 197927%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19591%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier4%
Home Value
Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K10%
$400K to $499K8%
$500K to $749K12%
$750K to $999K10%
$1M to $1.49M8%
$1.5M to $1.99M6%
$2M or more19%
House Heating Type
Electricity37%
LP gas6%
Utility gas54%
Wood3%
Crime
Violent Crime in Pitkin County
United States45
Colorado43
Property Crime in Pitkin County
United States48
Colorado55
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (66%)(28%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton70%
Donald Trump24%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 20 | 1 | 18 |
| Feb | 22 | 1 | 18 |
| Mar | 28 | 1 | 22 |
| Apr | 36 | 2 | 18 |
| May | 45 | 1 | 7 |
| Jun | 54 | 1 | 1 |
| Jul | 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Aug | 58 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep | 50 | 2 | 2 |
| Oct | 40 | 1 | 10 |
| Nov | 28 | 1 | 18 |
| Dec | 20 | 1 | 19 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Pitkin County
Inland Flooding28
Blizzard3
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Pitkin County, CO
Private Schools
Private Schools near Pitkin County, CO
Cornerstone Classical School
14 miles, NW
Waldorf School on the Roaring Fork
17 miles, NW
Colorado Rocky Mountain School
21 miles, NW
High Mountain Institute
29 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Pitkin County, CO
Western Colorado University
46 miles, S
Colorado Mesa University
88 miles, W
Colorado School of Mines
98 miles, NE
Taft University System
102 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Pitkin County, CO
Aspen Valley Hospital
5 miles, SE
Valley View Hospital Association
31 miles, NW
St Vincent General Hospital District
33 miles, E
Vail Health Hospital
41 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Pitkin County, CO
Aspen-Pitkin County Airport-Sardy Field
3 miles, E
Eagle County Regional Airport
29 miles, N
Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport
47 miles, S
Montrose Regional Airport
72 miles, SW