Walsenburg, CO
Living in Walsenburg
Bikeability36
Walkability77
Commute96
Public Transit38
Affordability100
Public Safety66
Airports22
Hospitals78
Colleges28
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools6
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
3kPopulation-321 (2010–19)
50 y Median Age+10 (2010–19)
19%College-Educated+7% (2010–19)
49%Family Households-9% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years17%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years32%
75 years and over12%
Diversity
Caucasian46%
Hispanic or Latino51%
Multiracial3%
Other1%
Education
Less than high school13%
High school graduate30%
Some College38%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household49%
Householder living alone48%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$30kMedian Household Income+$9.1k (2010–19)
80%Above Poverty+13% (2010–19)
18 mi Average Commute
89%Lived Here Last Year+12% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K41%
$25K to $49K36%
$50K to $74K11%
$75K to $99K3%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government15%
Private sector52%
Self-employed14%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation9%
Mgt, science, and arts33%
Sales and office23%
Service27%
Commute
Car, truck, or van74%
Public transportation<1%
Walked9%
Worked at home15%
Housing
$90kMedian Home Value+$12k (2010–19)
1%Built 2000 or Later
$392Median Monthly Rent+$39 (2010–19)
45%Owner-Occupied-5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached76%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home5%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20091%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 19892%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 194911%
Built 1939 or earlier46%
Home Value
Less than $50K10%
$50K to $99K43%
$100K to $149K15%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K2%
$500K to $749K4%
House Heating Type
Electricity10%
LP gas9%
Utility gas76%
Wood4%
Crime
Violent Crime in Walsenburg
United States45
Colorado43
Huerfano County36
Property Crime in Walsenburg
United States48
Colorado55
Huerfano County47
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (57%)(38%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton50%
Donald Trump42%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27 | 1 | 8 |
| Feb | 30 | 1 | 8 |
| Mar | 37 | 1 | 10 |
| Apr | 44 | 1 | 7 |
| May | 53 | 1 | 1 |
| Jun | 62 | 1 | 0 |
| Jul | 67 | 2 | 0 |
| Aug | 66 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep | 58 | 1 | 0 |
| Oct | 47 | 1 | 3 |
| Nov | 36 | 1 | 8 |
| Dec | 27 | 1 | 8 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Walsenburg
Inland Flooding32
Tornado6
Blizzard3
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Walsenburg, CO
Private Schools
Private Schools near Walsenburg, CO
Holy Trinity Academy
35 miles, SE
Grace Christian Center
36 miles, SE
Heritage Christian School Inc
37 miles, SE
Daystar Christian School
42 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Walsenburg, CO
Colorado State University-Pueblo
48 miles, N
Colorado College
84 miles, N
University of Colorado Colorado Springs
87 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Walsenburg, CO
Spanish Peaks Regional Health Center
3 miles, SW
Mt San Rafael Hospital
35 miles, SE
St Mary Corwin Med Ctr, Centura Health
43 miles, N
Parkview Medical Center, Inc
46 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Walsenburg, CO
Pueblo Memorial Airport
48 miles, N
City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport
81 miles, N
Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport
133 miles, NW
Denver International Airport
154 miles, N