Clifton, CO

Living in Clifton

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Bikeability 19
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Walkability 10
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Commute 85
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Public Transit 14
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Affordability 89
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Public Safety 48
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Airports 7
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Hospitals 92
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Colleges 14
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Schools 3
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Residents

21k Population +763 (2010–19)
33  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
12% College-Educated +2% (2010–19)
66% Family Households -3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years32%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black<1%
Caucasian78%
Hispanic or Latino19%
Multiracial2%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school12%
High school graduate37%
Some College38%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree3%

Households

Family household66%
Householder living alone24%
Householder not living alone11%

Economy

$43k Median Household Income +$318 (2010–19)
75% Above Poverty -12% (2010–19)
21  mi Average Commute
82% Lived Here Last Year +9% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K33%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector82%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance19%
Factory and transportation16%
Mgt, science, and arts18%
Military<1%
Sales and office25%
Service22%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Public transportation1%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$144k Median Home Value -$11k (2010–19)
21% Built 2000 or Later
$747 Median Monthly Rent +$139 (2010–19)
63% Owner-Occupied -5% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached60%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home23%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200917%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 198921%
Built 1970 to 197933%
Built 1960 to 19693%
Built 1950 to 19592%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier2%

Home Value

Less than $50K14%
$50K to $99K14%
$100K to $149K25%
$150K to $199K31%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K1%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%

House Heating Type

Electricity17%
LP gas3%
Solar energy1%
Utility gas78%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Clifton

United States45
Colorado43
Grand Junction Metro Area44
Mesa County44

Property Crime in Clifton

United States48
Colorado55
Grand Junction Metro Area65
Mesa County65

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (28%)(67%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton21%
Donald Trump70%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 26 1 8
Feb 31 1 5
Mar 40 1 4
Apr 48 1 1
May 58 1 3
Jun 68 1 0
Jul 74 1 0
Aug 71 1 0
Sep 62 1 0
Oct 50 1 1
Nov 37 1 3
Dec 27 1 7

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Clifton

Inland Flooding33
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Clifton, CO

Private Schools

Private Schools near Clifton, CO

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Life Academy
3 miles, NW
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Colleges

Colleges near Clifton, CO

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Fort Lewis College
129 miles, S
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Clifton, CO

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Community Hospital
9 miles, W

Airports

Airports near Clifton, CO

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Canyonlands Field
73 miles, W
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