Rio Grande County, CO
Living in Rio Grande County
Bikeability
29
Walkability
41
Commute
93
Public Transit
22
Affordability
91
Public Safety
80
Airports
5
Hospitals
99
Colleges
17
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
10
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
11k
Population
-621 (2010–19)
42 y
Median Age
+2 (2010–19)
24%
College-Educated
+5% (2010–19)
61%
Family Households
-7% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black1%
Caucasian52%
Hispanic or Latino44%
Multiracial1%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school13%
High school graduate32%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree17%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household61%
Householder living alone34%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$39k
Median Household Income
-$748 (2010–19)
80%
Above Poverty
-6% (2010–19)
19 mi
Average Commute
88%
Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K32%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K12%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government10%
Private sector61%
Self-employed9%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance19%
Factory and transportation11%
Mgt, science, and arts27%
Sales and office20%
Service22%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van89%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Walked3%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$172k
Median Home Value
+$43k (2010–19)
17%
Built 2000 or Later
$463
Median Monthly Rent
+$44 (2010–19)
45%
Owner-Occupied
+2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached76%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home12%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200914%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier19%
Home Value
Less than $50K8%
$50K to $99K21%
$100K to $149K16%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K to $249K14%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K9%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K4%
$750K to $999K3%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity20%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas18%
Solar energy2%
Utility gas39%
Wood19%
Crime
Violent Crime in Rio Grande County
United States45
Colorado43
Property Crime in Rio Grande County
United States48
Colorado55
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (39%)(57%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton36%
Donald Trump56%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
---|---|---|---|
Jan | 17 | 1 | 16 |
Feb | 22 | 1 | 17 |
Mar | 32 | 1 | 18 |
Apr | 40 | 1 | 11 |
May | 49 | 1 | 3 |
Jun | 57 | 1 | 0 |
Jul | 62 | 2 | 0 |
Aug | 60 | 2 | 0 |
Sep | 53 | 2 | 1 |
Oct | 42 | 1 | 6 |
Nov | 29 | 1 | 14 |
Dec | 19 | 1 | 16 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Rio Grande County
Inland Flooding19
Tornado2
Blizzard3
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Rio Grande County, CO
Private Schools
Private Schools near Rio Grande County, CO
St Peter's Lutheran School
19 miles, E
High Valley Christian School
27 miles, NE
Trinity Lutheran School
32 miles, E
St Francis of Assisi School
47 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Rio Grande County, CO
Western Colorado University
78 miles, N
Fort Lewis College
79 miles, W
Colorado State University-Pueblo
117 miles, NE
St John's College
129 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Rio Grande County, CO
Rio Grande Hospital
14 miles, N
San Luis Valley Health Conejos County Hospital
31 miles, SE
San Luis Valley Health
31 miles, E
Pagosa Springs Medical Center
38 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Rio Grande County, CO
Durango-La Plata County Airport
75 miles, W
Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport
77 miles, N
Montrose Regional Airport
106 miles, NW
Pueblo Memorial Airport
120 miles, NE