Basalt, CO
Living in Basalt
Bikeability50
Walkability38
Commute48
Public Transit52
Affordability12
Public Safety85
Airports8
Hospitals88
Colleges43
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools44
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
3.8kPopulation+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
$81kMedian 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
$648kMedian Home Value+$900 (2010–19)
39%Built 2000 or Later
$2kMedian 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
Cornerstone Classical School
3 miles, NW
Waldorf School on the Roaring Fork
7 miles, NW
Colorado Rocky Mountain School
12 miles, W
Columbine Christian School
20 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Basalt, CO
Western Colorado University
56 miles, S
Colorado Mesa University
84 miles, W
Colorado School of Mines
99 miles, E
University of Colorado Boulder
103 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Basalt, CO
Aspen Valley Hospital
15 miles, SE
Valley View Hospital Association
20 miles, NW
St Vincent General Hospital District
39 miles, E
Vail Health Hospital
39 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Basalt, CO
Aspen-Pitkin County Airport-Sardy Field
12 miles, SE
Eagle County Regional Airport
20 miles, N
Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport
57 miles, S
Montrose Regional Airport
75 miles, SW