Buena Vista, CO
Living in Buena Vista
Bikeability72
Walkability41
Commute89
Public Transit20
Affordability90
Public Safety94
Airports11
Hospitals88
Colleges42
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools16
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
2.8kPopulation+237 (2010–19)
45 y Median Age+7 (2010–19)
35%College-Educated+12% (2010–19)
67%Family Households+3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years19%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over10%
Diversity
Caucasian98%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Education
Less than high school1%
High school graduate31%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree16%
Graduate degree19%
Households
Family household67%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$44kMedian Household Income+$5.7k (2010–19)
96%Above Poverty+13% (2010–19)
20 mi Average Commute
89%Lived Here Last Year+8% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K18%
$25K to $49K37%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government17%
Private sector55%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation5%
Mgt, science, and arts38%
Sales and office17%
Service30%
Commute
Bicycle4%
Car, truck, or van85%
Walked3%
Worked at home9%
Housing
$239kMedian Home Value+$56k (2010–19)
27%Built 2000 or Later
-Median Monthly Rent+$3 (2010–19)
51%Owner-Occupied-15% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached84%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home3%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2000 to 200923%
Built 1990 to 199925%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 19793%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 195914%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier19%
Home Value
Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K29%
$200K to $249K15%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K28%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K7%
House Heating Type
Electricity27%
LP gas2%
Utility gas70%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Buena Vista
United States45
Colorado43
Chaffee County7
Property Crime in Buena Vista
United States48
Colorado55
Chaffee County29
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (51%)(43%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton46%
Donald Trump43%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 17 | 1 | 12 |
| Feb | 21 | 1 | 13 |
| Mar | 28 | 1 | 18 |
| Apr | 36 | 1 | 15 |
| May | 46 | 1 | 5 |
| Jun | 55 | 1 | 0 |
| Jul | 60 | 2 | 0 |
| Aug | 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep | 51 | 1 | 1 |
| Oct | 41 | 1 | 6 |
| Nov | 29 | 1 | 11 |
| Dec | 18 | 1 | 14 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Buena Vista
Inland Flooding20
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Buena Vista, CO
Private Schools
Private Schools near Buena Vista, CO
Darren Patterson Christian Academy
1 miles, NE
The Link School
6 miles, NW
High Mountain Institute
31 miles, NW
Bristlecone Montessori School
32 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Buena Vista, CO
Western Colorado University
46 miles, SW
United States Air Force Academy
68 miles, E
Colorado College
71 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Buena Vista, CO
Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center
21 miles, S
St Vincent General Hospital District
30 miles, N
Aspen Valley Hospital
45 miles, NW
Gunnison Valley Hospital
46 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Buena Vista, CO
Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport
47 miles, SW
Aspen-Pitkin County Airport-Sardy Field
48 miles, NW
Eagle County Regional Airport
70 miles, NW
City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport
77 miles, E