Monte Vista, CO

Living in Monte Vista

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Bikeability 19
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Walkability 52
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Commute 86
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Public Transit 22
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 74
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Airports 6
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Hospitals 98
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Colleges 21
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Schools 15
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Residents

4.2k Population -283 (2010–19)
38  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
18% College-Educated +4% (2010–19)
55% Family Households -4% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years23%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Black<1%
Caucasian38%
Hispanic or Latino61%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school15%
High school graduate40%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree6%

Households

Family household55%
Householder living alone39%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$36k Median Household Income +$4.5k (2010–19)
70% Above Poverty -14% (2010–19)
20  mi Average Commute
86% Lived Here Last Year -6% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K42%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K11%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K4%
$150K to $199K1%

Employers

Government13%
Private sector69%
Self-employed3%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts20%
Sales and office30%
Service23%

Commute

Car, truck, or van88%
Public transportation<1%
Walked4%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$115k Median Home Value +$20k (2010–19)
4% Built 2000 or Later
$440 Median Monthly Rent +$39 (2010–19)
46% Owner-Occupied -4% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached69%
Multiple units7%
Mobile home9%

Year Structure Built

Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 196917%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier26%

Home Value

Less than $50K8%
$50K to $99K33%
$100K to $149K22%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K to $249K18%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K1%

House Heating Type

Electricity26%
LP gas5%
Solar energy1%
Utility gas64%
Wood5%

Crime

Violent Crime in Monte Vista

United States45
Colorado43
Rio Grande County21

Property Crime in Monte Vista

United States48
Colorado55
Rio Grande County50

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (40%)(56%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton37%
Donald Trump54%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 18 1 14
Feb 22 1 14
Mar 32 1 17
Apr 39 1 11
May 49 1 3
Jun 57 1 0
Jul 61 2 0
Aug 60 2 0
Sep 53 2 1
Oct 42 1 6
Nov 29 1 13
Dec 19 1 14

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Monte Vista

Inland Flooding9
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Monte Vista, CO

Private Schools

Private Schools near Monte Vista, CO

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Colleges

Colleges near Monte Vista, CO

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Fort Lewis College
97 miles, W
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Colorado College
114 miles, NE

Hospitals

Hospitals near Monte Vista, CO

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Rio Grande Hospital
13 miles, NW
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San Luis Valley Health
16 miles, SE
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Airports

Airports near Monte Vista, CO

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Pueblo Memorial Airport
103 miles, NE
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