Parachute, CO

Living in Parachute

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Bikeability 21
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Walkability 49
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Commute 26
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Public Transit 27
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Affordability 77
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Public Safety 82
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Airports 6
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Hospitals 89
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Colleges 17
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Schools 9
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Residents

1.3k Population +293 (2010–19)
33  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
10% College-Educated +1% (2010–19)
62% Family Households -9% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years25%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years15%
75 years and over3%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black2%
Caucasian61%
Hispanic or Latino28%
Multiracial2%
Native American6%

Education

Less than high school20%
High school graduate27%
Some College44%
Bachelor's degree5%
Graduate degree4%

Households

Family household62%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$52k Median Household Income +$9.7k (2010–19)
85% Above Poverty +4% (2010–19)
34  mi Average Commute
71% Lived Here Last Year +5% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K21%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K29%
$75K to $99K17%
$100K to $124K2%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K2%

Employers

Government8%
Private sector75%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance24%
Factory and transportation20%
Mgt, science, and arts9%
Sales and office19%
Service28%

Commute

Car, truck, or van92%
Public transportation1%
Walked4%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$171k Median Home Value -$22k (2010–19)
26% Built 2000 or Later
$804 Median Monthly Rent +$66 (2010–19)
39% Owner-Occupied +7% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached9%
1 unit, detached40%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home9%

Year Structure Built

Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200926%
Built 1990 to 19993%
Built 1980 to 198942%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 19691%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier7%

Home Value

Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K7%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K38%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K11%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%

House Heating Type

Electricity16%
LP gas2%
Utility gas77%
Wood5%

Crime

Violent Crime in Parachute

United States45
Colorado43
Garfield County31

Property Crime in Parachute

United States48
Colorado55
Garfield County42

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (40%)(55%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton36%
Donald Trump59%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 25 1 17
Feb 30 1 16
Mar 39 1 15
Apr 47 2 12
May 56 2 5
Jun 65 1 1
Jul 71 1 0
Aug 69 1 0
Sep 60 2 1
Oct 49 2 7
Nov 36 1 13
Dec 25 1 20

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Parachute

Inland Flooding27
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Parachute, CO

Private Schools

Private Schools near Parachute, CO

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Life Academy
35 miles, SW

Colleges

Colleges near Parachute, CO

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Fort Lewis College
151 miles, S
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Parachute, CO

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West Springs Hospital
36 miles, SW
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Community Hospital
38 miles, SW

Airports

Airports near Parachute, CO

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