Monte Vista, CO
Living in Monte Vista
Bikeability19
Walkability52
Commute86
Public Transit22
Affordability100
Public Safety74
Airports6
Hospitals98
Colleges21
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools15
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
4.2kPopulation-283 (2010–19)
38 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
18%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
55%Family Households-4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years23%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Black<1%
Caucasian38%
Hispanic or Latino61%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school15%
High school graduate40%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household55%
Householder living alone39%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$36kMedian Household Income+$4.5k (2010–19)
70%Above Poverty-14% (2010–19)
20 mi Average Commute
86%Lived Here Last Year-6% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K42%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K11%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K4%
$150K to $199K1%
Employers
Government13%
Private sector69%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts20%
Sales and office30%
Service23%
Commute
Car, truck, or van88%
Public transportation<1%
Walked4%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$115kMedian Home Value+$20k (2010–19)
4%Built 2000 or Later
$440Median Monthly Rent+$39 (2010–19)
46%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached69%
Multiple units7%
Mobile home9%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 196917%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier26%
Home Value
Less than $50K8%
$50K to $99K33%
$100K to $149K22%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K to $249K18%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity26%
LP gas5%
Solar energy1%
Utility gas64%
Wood5%
Crime
Violent Crime in Monte Vista
United States45
Colorado43
Rio Grande County21
Property Crime in Monte Vista
United States48
Colorado55
Rio Grande County50
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (40%)(56%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton37%
Donald Trump54%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 18 | 1 | 14 |
| Feb | 22 | 1 | 14 |
| Mar | 32 | 1 | 17 |
| Apr | 39 | 1 | 11 |
| May | 49 | 1 | 3 |
| Jun | 57 | 1 | 0 |
| Jul | 61 | 2 | 0 |
| Aug | 60 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep | 53 | 2 | 1 |
| Oct | 42 | 1 | 6 |
| Nov | 29 | 1 | 13 |
| Dec | 19 | 1 | 14 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Monte Vista
Inland Flooding9
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Monte Vista, CO
Private Schools
Private Schools near Monte Vista, CO
St Peter's Lutheran School
1 miles, E
High Valley Christian School
16 miles, N
Trinity Lutheran School
16 miles, SE
St Francis of Assisi School
62 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Monte Vista, CO
Western Colorado University
79 miles, NW
Fort Lewis College
97 miles, W
Colorado State University-Pueblo
99 miles, NE
Colorado College
114 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Monte Vista, CO
Rio Grande Hospital
13 miles, NW
San Luis Valley Health
16 miles, SE
San Luis Valley Health Conejos County Hospital
24 miles, SE
Pagosa Springs Medical Center
56 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Monte Vista, CO
Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport
79 miles, NW
Durango-La Plata County Airport
93 miles, W
Pueblo Memorial Airport
103 miles, NE
Montrose Regional Airport
115 miles, NW