Fruita, CO

Living in Fruita

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Bikeability 25
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Walkability 24
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Commute 83
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Public Transit 8
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Affordability 67
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Public Safety 55
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Airports 7
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Hospitals 92
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Colleges 13
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Schools 5
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Residents

13k Population +1.6k (2010–19)
38  y Median Age +3 (2010–19)
24% College-Educated -1% (2010–19)
71% Family Households -6% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over9%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Caucasian81%
Hispanic or Latino13%
Multiracial1%
Native American4%
Native Hawaiian<1%

Education

Less than high school9%
High school graduate26%
Some College41%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree10%

Households

Family household71%
Householder living alone25%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$59k Median Household Income -$1.5k (2010–19)
88% Above Poverty -3% (2010–19)
21  mi Average Commute
84% Lived Here Last Year +4% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K23%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K20%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more<1%

Employers

Government13%
Private sector65%
Self-employed8%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts37%
Sales and office20%
Service21%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van86%
Motorcycle2%
Walked2%
Worked at home8%

Housing

$224k Median Home Value -$11k (2010–19)
47% Built 2000 or Later
$954 Median Monthly Rent +$200 (2010–19)
67% Owner-Occupied -6% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached76%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home10%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20137%
Built 2000 to 200938%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 19691%
Built 1940 to 1949<1%
Built 1939 or earlier10%

Home Value

Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K to $249K27%
$250K to $299K16%
$300K to $399K15%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K1%

House Heating Type

Electricity16%
LP gas<1%
Solar energy1%
Utility gas81%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Fruita

United States45
Colorado43
Grand Junction Metro Area44
Mesa County44

Property Crime in Fruita

United States48
Colorado55
Grand Junction Metro Area65
Mesa County65

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (27%)(68%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton23%
Donald Trump67%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 26 1 6
Feb 31 1 4
Mar 40 1 4
Apr 48 1 1
May 58 1 2
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 6

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Fruita

Inland Flooding43
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Fruita, CO

Private Schools

Private Schools near Fruita, CO

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Colleges

Colleges near Fruita, CO

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Fort Lewis College
138 miles, S
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Fruita, CO

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Community Hospital
7 miles, SE
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West Springs Hospital
13 miles, SE

Airports

Airports near Fruita, CO

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Canyonlands Field
62 miles, SW
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