Basalt, CO

Living in Basalt

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Bikeability 50
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Walkability 38
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Commute 48
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Public Transit 52
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Affordability 12
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Public Safety 85
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Airports 8
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Hospitals 88
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Colleges 43
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Schools 44
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Residents

3.8k Population +173 (2010–19)
48  y Median Age +9 (2010–19)
59% College-Educated +19% (2010–19)
52% Family Households -8% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years16%
35 to 54 years32%
55 to 74 years32%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black<1%
Caucasian90%
Hispanic or Latino8%
Multiracial1%

Education

Less than high school3%
High school graduate13%
Some College25%
Bachelor's degree42%
Graduate degree17%

Households

Family household52%
Householder living alone38%
Householder not living alone10%

Economy

$81k Median Household Income +$15k (2010–19)
92% Above Poverty -3% (2010–19)
28  mi Average Commute
87% Lived Here Last Year +8% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K14%
$25K to $49K16%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more13%

Employers

Government9%
Private sector72%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation8%
Mgt, science, and arts52%
Sales and office22%
Service10%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van76%
Public transportation4%
Walked2%
Worked at home16%

Housing

$648k Median Home Value +$900 (2010–19)
39% Built 2000 or Later
$2k Median Monthly Rent +$714 (2010–19)
50% Owner-Occupied -11% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached21%
1 unit, detached44%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home3%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200933%
Built 1990 to 199930%
Built 1980 to 198917%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 19693%
Built 1950 to 19591%
Built 1939 or earlier1%

Home Value

$50K to $99K5%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K9%
$400K to $499K10%
$500K to $749K35%
$750K to $999K21%
$1M to $1.49M9%
$1.5M to $1.99M3%
$2M or more2%

House Heating Type

Electricity18%
Utility gas78%
Wood4%

Crime

Violent Crime in Basalt

United States45
Colorado43
Pitkin County8

Property Crime in Basalt

United States48
Colorado55
Pitkin County48

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (54%)(41%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton55%
Donald Trump38%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 19 1 22
Feb 22 1 22
Mar 29 1 24
Apr 36 2 21
May 46 1 9
Jun 55 1 1
Jul 61 2 0
Aug 59 2 0
Sep 51 2 2
Oct 41 1 11
Nov 29 1 21
Dec 20 1 23

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Basalt

Inland Flooding29
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Basalt, CO

Private Schools

Private Schools near Basalt, CO

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Colleges

Colleges near Basalt, CO

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Hospitals

Hospitals near Basalt, CO

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Aspen Valley Hospital
15 miles, SE
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Vail Health Hospital
39 miles, NE

Airports

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