Clifton, CO
Living in Clifton
Bikeability19
Walkability10
Commute85
Public Transit14
Affordability89
Public Safety48
Airports7
Hospitals92
Colleges14
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools3
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
21kPopulation+763 (2010–19)
33 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
12%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
66%Family Households-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years32%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black<1%
Caucasian78%
Hispanic or Latino19%
Multiracial2%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school12%
High school graduate37%
Some College38%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree3%
Households
Family household66%
Householder living alone24%
Householder not living alone11%
Economy
$43kMedian Household Income+$318 (2010–19)
75%Above Poverty-12% (2010–19)
21 mi Average Commute
82%Lived Here Last Year+9% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K33%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector82%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance19%
Factory and transportation16%
Mgt, science, and arts18%
Military<1%
Sales and office25%
Service22%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Public transportation1%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$144kMedian Home Value-$11k (2010–19)
21%Built 2000 or Later
$747Median Monthly Rent+$139 (2010–19)
63%Owner-Occupied-5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached60%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home23%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200917%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 198921%
Built 1970 to 197933%
Built 1960 to 19693%
Built 1950 to 19592%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier2%
Home Value
Less than $50K14%
$50K to $99K14%
$100K to $149K25%
$150K to $199K31%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K1%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity17%
LP gas3%
Solar energy1%
Utility gas78%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Clifton
United States45
Colorado43
Grand Junction Metro Area44
Mesa County44
Property Crime in Clifton
United States48
Colorado55
Grand Junction Metro Area65
Mesa County65
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (28%)(67%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton21%
Donald Trump70%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26 | 1 | 8 |
| Feb | 31 | 1 | 5 |
| Mar | 40 | 1 | 4 |
| Apr | 48 | 1 | 1 |
| May | 58 | 1 | 3 |
| Jun | 68 | 1 | 0 |
| Jul | 74 | 1 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 1 | 0 |
| Sep | 62 | 1 | 0 |
| Oct | 50 | 1 | 1 |
| Nov | 37 | 1 | 3 |
| Dec | 27 | 1 | 7 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Clifton
Inland Flooding33
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Clifton, CO
Private Schools
Private Schools near Clifton, CO
Pear Park Baptist School
1 miles, W
Christian Comm School - East Campus
1 miles, N
Life Academy
3 miles, NW
Bookcliff Christian School
5 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Clifton, CO
Colorado Mesa University
5 miles, W
Western Colorado University
91 miles, SE
Fort Lewis College
129 miles, S
Colorado School of Mines
179 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Clifton, CO
West Springs Hospital
3 miles, W
St Marys Medical Center
6 miles, W
Community Hospital
9 miles, W
Colorado Canyons Hospital and Medical Center
16 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Clifton, CO
Grand Junction Regional Airport
5 miles, NW
Montrose Regional Airport
50 miles, SE
Canyonlands Field
73 miles, W
Aspen-Pitkin County Airport-Sardy Field
86 miles, E