Salida, CO
Living in Salida
Bikeability83
Walkability73
Commute95
Public Transit44
Affordability67
Public Safety89
Airports10
Hospitals85
Colleges39
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools52
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
5.8kPopulation+504 (2010–19)
47 y Median Age+6 (2010–19)
33%College-Educated
59%Family Households+7% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years20%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over14%
Diversity
Asian4%
Black<1%
Caucasian75%
Hispanic or Latino17%
Multiracial4%
Education
Less than high school10%
High school graduate28%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree22%
Graduate degree11%
Households
Family household59%
Householder living alone34%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$47kMedian Household Income+$10k (2010–19)
84%Above Poverty-6% (2010–19)
18 mi Average Commute
85%Lived Here Last Year+8% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K31%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector70%
Self-employed10%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation8%
Mgt, science, and arts39%
Sales and office21%
Service19%
Commute
Bicycle5%
Car, truck, or van68%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Walked7%
Worked at home15%
Housing
$328kMedian Home Value+$101k (2010–19)
13%Built 2000 or Later
$849Median Monthly Rent+$312 (2010–19)
60%Owner-Occupied+1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached73%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home8%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later5%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier34%
Home Value
Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K3%
$100K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K12%
$300K to $399K36%
$400K to $499K16%
$500K to $749K7%
$750K to $999K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity13%
LP gas4%
Utility gas75%
Wood7%
Crime
Violent Crime in Salida
United States45
Colorado43
Chaffee County7
Property Crime in Salida
United States48
Colorado55
Chaffee County29
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (38%)(56%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton43%
Donald Trump49%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 19 | 1 | 10 |
| Feb | 23 | 1 | 9 |
| Mar | 33 | 1 | 10 |
| Apr | 42 | 1 | 8 |
| May | 51 | 1 | 2 |
| Jun | 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Jul | 65 | 2 | 0 |
| Aug | 64 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep | 56 | 1 | 0 |
| Oct | 45 | 1 | 3 |
| Nov | 32 | 1 | 7 |
| Dec | 21 | 1 | 11 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Salida
Inland Flooding25
Tornado2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Salida, CO
Private Schools
Private Schools near Salida, CO
Darren Patterson Christian Academy
22 miles, N
The Link School
27 miles, NW
Four Mile Adventist Christian
44 miles, E
Florence Christian School
49 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Salida, CO
Western Colorado University
50 miles, W
Colorado College
67 miles, E
United States Air Force Academy
68 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Salida, CO
Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center
1 miles, NW
Centura Health-St Thomas More Hospital
42 miles, E
Gunnison Valley Hospital
50 miles, W
St Vincent General Hospital District
52 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Salida, CO
Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport
51 miles, W
Aspen-Pitkin County Airport-Sardy Field
67 miles, NW
City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport
73 miles, E
Pueblo Memorial Airport
83 miles, E