Fruita, CO
Living in Fruita
Bikeability25
Walkability24
Commute83
Public Transit8
Affordability67
Public Safety55
Airports7
Hospitals92
Colleges13
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools5
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
13kPopulation+1.6k (2010–19)
38 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
24%College-Educated-1% (2010–19)
71%Family Households-6% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Caucasian81%
Hispanic or Latino13%
Multiracial1%
Native American4%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Education
Less than high school9%
High school graduate26%
Some College41%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree10%
Households
Family household71%
Householder living alone25%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$59kMedian Household Income-$1.5k (2010–19)
88%Above Poverty-3% (2010–19)
21 mi Average Commute
84%Lived Here Last Year+4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K23%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K20%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more<1%
Employers
Government13%
Private sector65%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts37%
Sales and office20%
Service21%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van86%
Motorcycle2%
Walked2%
Worked at home8%
Housing
$224kMedian Home Value-$11k (2010–19)
47%Built 2000 or Later
$954Median Monthly Rent+$200 (2010–19)
67%Owner-Occupied-6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached76%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home10%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20137%
Built 2000 to 200938%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 19691%
Built 1940 to 1949<1%
Built 1939 or earlier10%
Home Value
Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K to $249K27%
$250K to $299K16%
$300K to $399K15%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity16%
LP gas<1%
Solar energy1%
Utility gas81%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Fruita
United States45
Colorado43
Grand Junction Metro Area44
Mesa County44
Property Crime in Fruita
United States48
Colorado55
Grand Junction Metro Area65
Mesa County65
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (27%)(68%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton23%
Donald Trump67%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26 | 1 | 6 |
| Feb | 31 | 1 | 4 |
| Mar | 40 | 1 | 4 |
| Apr | 48 | 1 | 1 |
| May | 58 | 1 | 2 |
| 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 | 6 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Fruita
Inland Flooding43
Blizzard2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Fruita, CO
Private Schools
Private Schools near Fruita, CO
Grand Valley Mennonite School
5 miles, NW
Intermountain Adventist Academy
9 miles, SE
Holy Family Catholic School
10 miles, E
Bookcliff Christian School
11 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Fruita, CO
Colorado Mesa University
11 miles, SE
Western Colorado University
106 miles, SE
Fort Lewis College
138 miles, S
Brigham Young University-Provo
173 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Fruita, CO
Colorado Canyons Hospital and Medical Center
1 miles, NW
Community Hospital
7 miles, SE
St Marys Medical Center
10 miles, SE
West Springs Hospital
13 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Fruita, CO
Grand Junction Regional Airport
11 miles, E
Canyonlands Field
62 miles, SW
Montrose Regional Airport
63 miles, SE
Vernal Regional Airport
98 miles, NW