Walsenburg, CO

Living in Walsenburg

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Bikeability 36
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Walkability 77
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Commute 96
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Public Transit 38
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 66
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Airports 22
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Hospitals 78
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Colleges 28
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Schools 6
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Residents

3k Population -321 (2010–19)
50  y Median Age +10 (2010–19)
19% College-Educated +7% (2010–19)
49% Family Households -9% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years17%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years32%
75 years and over12%

Diversity

Caucasian46%
Hispanic or Latino51%
Multiracial3%
Other1%

Education

Less than high school13%
High school graduate30%
Some College38%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree6%

Households

Family household49%
Householder living alone48%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$30k Median Household Income +$9.1k (2010–19)
80% Above Poverty +13% (2010–19)
18  mi Average Commute
89% Lived Here Last Year +12% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K41%
$25K to $49K36%
$50K to $74K11%
$75K to $99K3%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government15%
Private sector52%
Self-employed14%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation9%
Mgt, science, and arts33%
Sales and office23%
Service27%

Commute

Car, truck, or van74%
Public transportation<1%
Walked9%
Worked at home15%

Housing

$90k Median Home Value +$12k (2010–19)
1% Built 2000 or Later
$392 Median Monthly Rent +$39 (2010–19)
45% Owner-Occupied -5% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached76%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home5%

Year Structure Built

Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20091%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 19892%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 194911%
Built 1939 or earlier46%

Home Value

Less than $50K10%
$50K to $99K43%
$100K to $149K15%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K2%
$500K to $749K4%

House Heating Type

Electricity10%
LP gas9%
Utility gas76%
Wood4%

Crime

Violent Crime in Walsenburg

United States45
Colorado43
Huerfano County36

Property Crime in Walsenburg

United States48
Colorado55
Huerfano County47

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (57%)(38%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton50%
Donald Trump42%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 27 1 8
Feb 30 1 8
Mar 37 1 10
Apr 44 1 7
May 53 1 1
Jun 62 1 0
Jul 67 2 0
Aug 66 2 0
Sep 58 1 0
Oct 47 1 3
Nov 36 1 8
Dec 27 1 8

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Walsenburg

Inland Flooding32
Tornado6
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Walsenburg, CO

Private Schools

Private Schools near Walsenburg, CO

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Holy Trinity Academy
35 miles, SE
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Grace Christian Center
36 miles, SE
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Colleges

Colleges near Walsenburg, CO

Hospitals

Hospitals near Walsenburg, CO

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Mt San Rafael Hospital
35 miles, SE
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Airports

Airports near Walsenburg, CO

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