Chaffee County, CO

Living in Chaffee County

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Bikeability 66
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Walkability 54
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Commute 86
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Public Transit 27
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Affordability 55
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Public Safety 94
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Airports 11
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Hospitals 88
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Colleges 43
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Schools 35
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Residents

20k Population +2k (2010–19)
49  y Median Age +3 (2010–19)
34% College-Educated +1% (2010–19)
65% Family Households +1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years13%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years32%
75 years and over10%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black2%
Caucasian85%
Hispanic or Latino10%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school6%
High school graduate27%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree20%
Graduate degree14%

Households

Family household65%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone7%

Economy

$56k Median Household Income +$13k (2010–19)
88% Above Poverty
21  mi Average Commute
89% Lived Here Last Year +8% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K22%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government10%
Private sector65%
Self-employed12%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance15%
Factory and transportation10%
Mgt, science, and arts37%
Sales and office18%
Service20%

Commute

Bicycle3%
Car, truck, or van78%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked4%
Worked at home13%

Housing

$358k Median Home Value +$110k (2010–19)
28% Built 2000 or Later
$799 Median Monthly Rent +$219 (2010–19)
58% Owner-Occupied

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached81%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home9%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200922%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier16%

Home Value

Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K29%
$400K to $499K14%
$500K to $749K16%
$750K to $999K5%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M2%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity15%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas25%
Solar energy1%
Utility gas47%
Wood10%

Crime

Violent Crime in Chaffee County

United States45
Colorado43

Property Crime in Chaffee County

United States48
Colorado55

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (44%)(51%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton43%
Donald Trump48%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 18 1 12
Feb 22 1 13
Mar 29 1 18
Apr 37 1 14
May 47 1 5
Jun 56 1 0
Jul 62 2 0
Aug 60 3 0
Sep 52 1 1
Oct 42 1 6
Nov 30 1 11
Dec 19 1 14

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Chaffee County

Inland Flooding34
Tornado2
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Chaffee County, CO

Private Schools

Private Schools near Chaffee County, CO

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The Link School
11 miles, NE
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Colleges

Colleges near Chaffee County, CO

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Colorado College
81 miles, E

Hospitals

Hospitals near Chaffee County, CO

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Aspen Valley Hospital
42 miles, NW

Airports

Airports near Chaffee County, CO

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