Parachute, CO
Living in Parachute
Bikeability21
Walkability49
Commute26
Public Transit27
Affordability77
Public Safety82
Airports6
Hospitals89
Colleges17
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools9
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1.3kPopulation+293 (2010–19)
33 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
10%College-Educated+1% (2010–19)
62%Family Households-9% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years25%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years15%
75 years and over3%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black2%
Caucasian61%
Hispanic or Latino28%
Multiracial2%
Native American6%
Education
Less than high school20%
High school graduate27%
Some College44%
Bachelor's degree5%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household62%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$52kMedian Household Income+$9.7k (2010–19)
85%Above Poverty+4% (2010–19)
34 mi Average Commute
71%Lived Here Last Year+5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K21%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K29%
$75K to $99K17%
$100K to $124K2%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K2%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector75%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance24%
Factory and transportation20%
Mgt, science, and arts9%
Sales and office19%
Service28%
Commute
Car, truck, or van92%
Public transportation1%
Walked4%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$171kMedian Home Value-$22k (2010–19)
26%Built 2000 or Later
$804Median Monthly Rent+$66 (2010–19)
39%Owner-Occupied+7% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached9%
1 unit, detached40%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home9%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200926%
Built 1990 to 19993%
Built 1980 to 198942%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 19691%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier7%
Home Value
Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K7%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K38%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K11%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity16%
LP gas2%
Utility gas77%
Wood5%
Crime
Violent Crime in Parachute
United States45
Colorado43
Garfield County31
Property Crime in Parachute
United States48
Colorado55
Garfield County42
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (40%)(55%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton36%
Donald Trump59%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25 | 1 | 17 |
| Feb | 30 | 1 | 16 |
| Mar | 39 | 1 | 15 |
| Apr | 47 | 2 | 12 |
| May | 56 | 2 | 5 |
| Jun | 65 | 1 | 1 |
| Jul | 71 | 1 | 0 |
| Aug | 69 | 1 | 0 |
| Sep | 60 | 2 | 1 |
| Oct | 49 | 2 | 7 |
| Nov | 36 | 1 | 13 |
| Dec | 25 | 1 | 20 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Parachute
Inland Flooding27
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Parachute, CO
Private Schools
Private Schools near Parachute, CO
Liberty Classical Academy
28 miles, E
Christian Comm School - East Campus
32 miles, SW
Pear Park Baptist School
34 miles, SW
Life Academy
35 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Parachute, CO
Colorado Mesa University
37 miles, SW
Western Colorado University
87 miles, SE
Fort Lewis College
151 miles, S
Colorado School of Mines
152 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Parachute, CO
Grand River Hospital District
16 miles, E
West Springs Hospital
36 miles, SW
St Marys Medical Center
37 miles, SW
Community Hospital
38 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Parachute, CO
Grand Junction Regional Airport
34 miles, SW
Eagle County Regional Airport
62 miles, E
Aspen-Pitkin County Airport-Sardy Field
65 miles, E
Montrose Regional Airport
66 miles, S