Branson, CO

Full City Profile · Colorado · Otero County County

1.8 /5.0

D Poor

44 Population 176/sq mi density

$50,500 Home Value $226,739 Zillow

49°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr

288 Violent Crime/100K 4,358 property/100K

Overall

1.8 / 5.0

Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

288 violent crimes/100K

C+

Education

2.5 / 5.0

18.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Parks & Recreation in Branson (7)

Black Mesa State Park & Nature Preserve

State Park

2,206 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

Capulin Volcano National Monument

National Monument

Part of the 8,000 square mile Raton-Clayton Volcanic Field, Capulin Volcano showcases the volcanic geology of northeastern New Mexico. The views are spectacular day or night, with views of 4 different states from the volcanic rim and one of the darkest night skies in the country. Whether it's a...

Entrance: $20

Activities: Astronomy, Stargazing, Biking, Road Biking, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Self-Guided Tours - Auto, Hiking, Front-Country Hiking, Junior Ranger Program, Wildlife Watching, Birdwatching, M...

Weather: Elevations range from 7247 feet at the park visitor center to 8182 feet on the crater rim trail. Summers usually have mild temperatures with highs averaging in the low to mid 80s F/30C with occasional...

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Chicosa Lake State Park

State Park

5 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

Lathrop State Park

State Park

1,298 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

Sugarite Canyon State Park

State Park

4,115 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

Trinidad Lake State Park

State Park

1,987 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

Trinidad Lake State Park

State Park

1 acres. Closed

Entrance: $0