Amherst, CO
Living in Amherst
Bikeability63
Walkability95
Commute94
Public Transit59
Affordability100
Public Safety96
Airports24
Hospitals56
Colleges42
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools16
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
178Population+108 (2010–19)
23 y Median Age+9 (2010–19)
25%College-Educated+25% (2010–19)
100%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years40%
35 to 54 years42%
Diversity
Caucasian100%
Education
High school graduate48%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree12%
Households
Family household100%
Economy
$42kMedian Household Income+$980 (2010–19)
100%Above Poverty
18 mi Average Commute
90%Lived Here Last Year-10% (2010–19)
Household Income
$25K to $49K51%
$50K to $74K26%
$100K to $124K23%
Employers
Private sector77%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation33%
Mgt, science, and arts11%
Sales and office33%
Service12%
Commute
Car, truck, or van68%
Walked23%
Housing
-Median Home Value
-Built 2000 or Later
-Median Monthly Rent
74%Owner-Occupied-26% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached100%
Year Structure Built
Built 1950 to 195926%
Built 1939 or earlier74%
Home Value
$50K to $99K100%
House Heating Type
Electricity23%
LP gas77%
Crime
Violent Crime in Amherst
United States45
Colorado43
Phillips County11
Property Crime in Amherst
United States48
Colorado55
Phillips County12
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (22%)(75%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton15%
Donald Trump81%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27 | 0 | 5 |
| Feb | 31 | 0 | 5 |
| Mar | 39 | 1 | 5 |
| Apr | 48 | 2 | 3 |
| May | 58 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 3 | 0 |
| Jul | 75 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 73 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep | 63 | 1 | 0 |
| Oct | 50 | 1 | 1 |
| Nov | 37 | 1 | 4 |
| Dec | 27 | 0 | 6 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Amherst
Inland Flooding27
Tornado40
Blizzard10
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Amherst, CO
Private Schools
Private Schools near Amherst, CO
St Paul's Lutheran School
39 miles, NE
St Lukes Elementary School
39 miles, NE
St Patrick High School
80 miles, NE
St Patrick Jr Sr High School
80 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Amherst, CO
University of Northern Colorado
134 miles, W
Colorado State University-Fort Collins
153 miles, W
Colorado State University-Global Campus
153 miles, SW
Chadron State College
154 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Amherst, CO
Melissa Memorial Hospital
10 miles, SW
Sedgwick County Memorial Hospital
22 miles, N
Haxtun Hospital District
24 miles, W
Perkins County Health Services
26 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Amherst, CO
North Platte Regional Airport-Lee Bird Field
84 miles, E
Cheyenne Regional Airport-Jerry Olson Field
142 miles, W
Denver International Airport
144 miles, W