Buena Vista, CO

Colorado · Chaffee County

Buena Vista is a small town in Colorado with a population of 2,966. Residents earn $58,409 per year, which is 22% below the national average.

2.5 /5.0

C+ Fair

2,966 Population 852/sq mi density

$58,409 Median Income $29,921 per capita

$495,800 Home Value $652,116 Zillow

$1,519 Median Rent 32.7% income on rent

45°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr

35 Violent Crime/100K 805 property/100K

C+

Overall

2.5 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

3.0 / 5.0

$58,409 median income, 10.5% unemployment

Affordability

1.9 / 5.0

$495,800 home value, $1,519/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

35 violent crimes/100K (91% below avg)

Education

4.3 / 5.0

41.6% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

Median Income $58,409

22% lower than US avg

Home Value $495,800

76% higher than US avg

Violent Crime 35/100K

91% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 41.6%

23% higher than US avg

Median Rent $1,519

31% higher than US avg

Obesity Rate 26.5%

17% lower than US avg

Unemployment 10.5%

192% higher than US avg

Poverty Rate 0.0%

100% lower than US avg

How Buena Vista Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population2,966

Median Age33.1 yrs

Density852/mi²

Male / Female53% / 47%

Largest GroupWhite 91%

Veterans1.4%

Economy

Median Income$58,409

Per Capita$29,921

Unemployment10.5%

Poverty0.0%

County GDP$1,305M

Commute11 min

Housing

Home Value$495,800

Rent$1,519

Ownership43.1%

Zillow$652,116

Housing Units1,544

Rent Burden32.7%

Crime

Violent35/100K

Property805/100K

Murder0.0/100K

Assault0/100K

Burglary0/100K

Health

Obesity26.5%

Uninsured11.1%

Smoking15.5%

Depression25.5%

Heart Disease5.6%

Climate

Avg Temp45°F (7°C)

AQI41 (Good)

Rain9.9 in/yr

Sunny Days330/yr

Elevation7,988 ft (2,435 m)

Education

Bachelor's+41.6%

High School+95.4%

Graduate+9.6%

School Score6.40

Community

2024 VoteR 42% / D 55%

Commute11 min

Broadband80.8%

EV Stations5

Libraries2

Is Buena Vista a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Buena Vista receives an overall livability score of 2.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low crime rates, a highly educated population, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment, below-average incomes. Buena Vista has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Buena Vista is $58,409, 22% below the national average of $75,149. At 10.5%, unemployment is notably high. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 11 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Buena Vista is $495,800, making it a premium housing market at 76% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,519 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. With a home price-to-income ratio of 8.5x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.

Safety & Crime

Buena Vista is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 35 per 100,000 residents / well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 805 per 100,000, 59% below the national average.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 41.6% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 95.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

Buena Vista has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. With 330 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 9.9 inches, including 49.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Buena Vista has a population of 2,966 with a density of 852 people per square mile, spread across 3.5 square miles. The median age is 33.1 years, 15% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 47.4% female and 52.6% male. The city is predominantly White (91.4%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 99.5% of residents. 1.4% of the population are veterans, below the national rate of 6.0%. 12.7% of residents have a disability. 87.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

2,966

Total Population

852

People / sq mi

33.1yrs

Median Age

15% below US avg

3.5mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.6%

Female 47.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Buena Vista vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 99.5%

27% above US avg

Spanish 0.5%

96% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Buena Vista vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Buena Vista is $58,409, which is 22% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,921 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,014, 29% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 10.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 1,244 business establishments, including 137 restaurants. The cost of living index is 103.1, roughly in line with the national average. Workers commute an average of 11 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 12.8% of workers work from home.

Income: Buena Vista vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$58,409
	22% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$29,921
Avg Weekly Wage	$1,014
IRS Avg AGI	$89,973
Gini Index	0.439 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	10.5%
	192% above US avg
Poverty Rate	0.0%
	100% below US avg
Establishments (County)	1,244
County GDP	$1,305M

Business (County)

Restaurants	137
Healthcare	88
Retail	155
Manufacturing	33

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$3,046
	13% below US avg
Cost of Living	103.10 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate	0.61%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	10.7 min
Drive Alone	72.6%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	12.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Buena Vista is $495,800, 76% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $652,116, higher than the Census estimate. Monthly rent averages $1,519 (31% above the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $1,161 for a one-bedroom to $1,429 for a two-bedroom apartment. 43.1% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 1,544 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1987. The average annual property tax is $3,046. 32.7% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.5x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$495,800
	76% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI	$652,116

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$1,519
	31% above US avg
Rent Burden	32.7%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$1,083
1 Bedroom	$1,161
2 Bedrooms	$1,429
3 Bedrooms	$1,861
4 Bedrooms	$2,178

Ownership & Property

Homeownership	43.1%
Owner-Occupied	43.1%
Renter-Occupied	56.9%
Housing Units	1,544
Median Year Built	1987

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$3,046
	13% below US avg
Effective Rate	0.61%

In Buena Vista, 26.5% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 8.5% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). Heart disease affects 5.6% of residents. 26.9% have high blood pressure. 15.5% are current smokers. 18.2% report binge drinking. 19.5% are physically inactive, below the national average. 25.5% report depression (above the 20.0% national average). 19.2% experience frequent mental distress. 11.1% of residents lack health insurance (above the 8.6% national rate). The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,057. The dentist ratio is 1:1,556. 99.9% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 8.4 out of 10.

Health Metrics: Buena Vista vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	26.5%
	17% below US avg
Diabetes	8.5%
Heart Disease	5.6%
High Blood Pressure	26.9%
Asthma	12.1%
COPD	6.9%
Cancer	7.5%
Stroke	3.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	15.5%
	11% above US avg
Binge Drinking	18.2%
Physical Inactivity	19.5%
Depression	25.5%
Mental Distress	19.2%
Physical Distress	13.7%
Short Sleep	32.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	87.0%
Uninsured	11.1%
	29% above US avg
Primary Care	1:1,057
Dentists	1:1,556
Mental Health	1:303
Checkup Rate	69.0%
Dental Visits	57.1%
Premature Death	6,516/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	8.4/10
Exercise Access	99.9%
Healthcare Facilities	88

Buena Vista has a violent crime rate of 35 per 100,000 residents, 91% below the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 0.0 per 100,000, robbery at 35.0, rape at 0.0. The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 805 per 100,000, 59% below the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 770, burglary at 0, vehicle theft at 35 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 2 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Buena Vista receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Buena Vista vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent	35.0/100K
	91% below US avg
Murder	0.0/100K
	100% below US avg
Rape	0.0/100K
Robbery	35.0/100K
Assault	0.0/100K

Property Crime

Total Property	805.0/100K
	59% below US avg
Burglary	0.0/100K
Theft	770.0/100K
Vehicle Theft	35.0/100K
Arson	0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	2
Traffic Accidents	77
Avg Accident Severity	2.7 / 4.0

Safety Score

Safety Grade	F
Safety Score	1.0 / 5.0

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Buena Vista has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 9.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 49.3 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 7,988 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)

Annual Average	44.7°F
	17% below US avg
January Average	26°F (-3°C)
July Average	66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	7,988 ft (2,435 m)
Area	3.5 sq mi (9.0 km²)
Population Density	852/sq mi
Coordinates	38.8320°N, 106.1387°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Chaffee County County
Nearest Airport	Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional (GUC) 47 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 9.9"

74% below US avg

Snowfall 49.3"

Wettest Month (Aug) 2.13"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.35"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)	0.0570 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	51.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability	18.1 / 100
Community Resilience	54.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Relatively Low
Flood	Relatively Low
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Very Low
Heat Wave	Very Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Low
Lightning	Relatively High
Ice Storm	Very Low
Drought	Very Low
Cold Wave	Very Low
Landslide	Relatively Moderate
Volcano	Very Low
Avalanche	Very High

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

43 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M2.9 on Oct 18, 2024.

Aug 9, 2001	11 km NNE of Chacra, Colorado	M4.0	141 km
Dec 25, 1994	9 km NE of Larkspur, Colorado	M4.0	125 km
Feb 10, 2006	1 km NNE of Chacra, Colorado	M3.8	140 km
Dec 23, 1995	7 km WNW of Rock Creek Park, Colorado	M3.5	107 km
Feb 28, 2019	22 km NNW of Blanca, Colorado	M3.4	142 km
Aug 21, 2012	12 km SSW of Gypsum, Colorado	M3.4	107 km
Jan 30, 2017	5 km SW of New Castle, Colorado	M3.3	148 km
Feb 28, 2019	22 km N of Blanca, Colorado	M3.3	144 km
Jan 18, 1997	8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado	M3.3	95 km
Jul 8, 1993	9 km ENE of Aspen, Colorado	M3.1	66 km
Jul 22, 2001	6 km WNW of Woodland Park, Colorado	M3.1	90 km
Jan 26, 2008	12 km NE of Cotopaxi, Colorado	M3.1	65 km
Feb 1, 2019	3 km NW of Glenwood Springs, Colorado	M3.1	133 km
Sep 12, 1990	13 km NW of Silverthorne, Colorado	M3.0	97 km
May 1, 2009	21 km NW of Dotsero, Colorado	M2.9	142 km
Aug 24, 2016	16 km ENE of Beulah Valley, Colorado	M2.9	138 km
Dec 5, 2000	10 km NNW of Redstone, Colorado	M2.9	111 km
Oct 18, 2024	6 km NNE of Chacra, Colorado	M2.9	141 km
Jan 19, 1997	8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado	M2.9	95 km
Jan 1, 2003	6 km SE of Aspen, Colorado	M2.9	65 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

30 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Jun 13, 1977	EF3	97 km	0
Jun 8, 2014	EF2	62 km	0
Jun 13, 1977	EF2	50 km	0
Aug 9, 2024	EF1	87 km	0
Jul 20, 2023	EF1	94 km	0
Jun 8, 2014	EF1	99 km	0
Jun 8, 2014	EF1	73 km	0
Aug 18, 2009	EF1	55 km	0
Aug 23, 2008	EF1	96 km	0
Aug 23, 2008	EF1	95 km	0
Aug 23, 2008	EF1	58 km	0
Jun 27, 2007	EF1	89 km	0
Jul 12, 1996	EF1	85 km	0
Jun 16, 1991	EF1	79 km	0
Jul 22, 1985	EF1	91 km	0
Jun 28, 1983	EF1	78 km	0
Feb 13, 1954	EF1	97 km	0
Jun 30, 2023	EF0	71 km	0
May 30, 2021	EF0	56 km	0
Jul 22, 2019	EF0	92 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: HAYMAN (129,417 ac, 2002).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2002	HAYMAN	129,417	85 km
2016	HAYDEN PASS	17,977	68 km
2018	WESTON PASS	13,169	24 km
1996	BUFFALO CREEK	11,690	97 km
2019	DECKER	9,875	45 km
2000	HIGH MEADOWS	9,607	92 km
2001	MVD PSFRXASST 4	7,375	97 km
2011	DUCKETT	4,705	77 km
2002	IRON MOUNTAIN	3,955	80 km
2021	SYLVAN	3,480	86 km
2013	ROYAL GORGE	3,290	83 km
2002	SCHOONOVER	2,821	91 km
1988	DINOSAUR	2,147	90 km
2002	SNAKING	2,080	85 km
2023	THREEMILE CREEK RX	1,863	16 km
2023	LOWLINE	1,855	82 km
2023	403	1,767	68 km
2012	SPRINGER	1,665	63 km
2022	HIGH PARK	1,605	76 km
2018	CHATEAU	1,414	73 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	26°F (-3°C)	0.4 in	Driest
February	25°F (-4°C)	0.4 in
March	31°F (-0°C)	0.7 in
April	38°F (3°C)	0.8 in
May	48°F (9°C)	1.0 in
June	57°F (14°C)	1.0 in
July	66°F (19°C)	1.9 in	Warmest
August	61°F (16°C)	2.1 in	Wettest
September	53°F (12°C)	1.2 in
October	43°F (6°C)	0.8 in
November	31°F (-1°C)	0.6 in
December	23°F (-5°C)	0.6 in	Coldest

Buena Vista has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 23°F in December to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.1") and January the driest (0.4").

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Buena Vista is located in Chaffee County. It is classified as Nonmetro / Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent, a smaller urban community. 41.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 23% above the national average of 33.7%. 95.4% have completed high school. 9.6% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 6.4 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Democrat with 55.4% of the vote, a 13.6-point margin. 80.8% of households have broadband internet access. The area has 5 EV charging stations. There are 2 public libraries serving the community. 88 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 72.6% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 41.9%

D 55.4%

Winner: Democrat by 13.6 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	2
Traffic Accidents	77
Avg Accident Severity	2.7 / 4.0

F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	41.6%
	23% above US avg
High School+	95.4%
Graduate Degree+	9.6%
School Test Score	6.40

A Education Grade (4.3/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 6	Nonmetro / Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density	852/sq mi
Total Area	3.5 sq mi
County	Chaffee County County

Services

Broadband Access	80.8%
Avg Download Speed	96.4 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed	4.8 Mbps
Max Download Speed	987 Mbps
EV Charging Stations	5
Alt Fuel Stations	6
Public Libraries	2
Healthcare Facilities	88
Restaurants	137
Retail Stores	155

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	10.7 min
Drive Alone	72.6%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	12.8%

Average costs for common services in Buena Vista. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care)	$258 ($155–$412)
Specialist Visit	$361 ($206–$567)
Urgent Care Visit	$206 ($103–$361)
Emergency Room Visit	$2,268 ($825–$5,155)
Dental Cleaning	$134 ($77–$206)
Dental Filling	$258 ($155–$412)

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Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional)	$46 ($26–$77)
Oil Change (Synthetic)	$77 ($52–$124)
Brake Pad Replacement	$309 ($155–$516)
Tire Rotation	$41 ($21–$77)
New Tires (Set of 4)	$619 ($412–$1,031)
Battery Replacement	$206 ($103–$361)

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Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour)	$103 ($62–$155)
Electrician (Per Hour)	$93 ($52–$144)
HVAC Repair	$412 ($155–$825)
HVAC System Install	$7,217 ($4,124–$12,372)
Roof Repair	$1,031 ($412–$2,062)
Roof Replacement	$9,279 ($5,671–$15,465)

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Legal

Divorce (Uncontested)	$1,547 ($516–$3,609)
Divorce (Contested)	$15,465 ($5,155–$30,930)
DUI Defense	$5,155 ($2,062–$10,310)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7)	$1,547 ($825–$3,093)
Will Preparation	$516 ($206–$1,031)
Trust Preparation	$2,578 ($1,031–$5,155)

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Personal Care

Men's Haircut	$26 ($15–$46)
Women's Haircut	$57 ($31–$103)
Hair Coloring (Full)	$155 ($77–$258)
Manicure	$26 ($15–$46)
Pedicure	$41 ($26–$67)
Massage (1 Hour)	$82 ($52–$134)

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Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon)	$4.23 ($3.09–$5.67)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen)	$3.61 ($2.58–$5.16)
Loaf of Bread	$3.92 ($2.58–$5.67)
Chicken Breast (per lb)	$4.64 ($3.09–$6.70)
Ground Beef (per lb)	$5.67 ($4.12–$7.73)
Rice (per lb)	$1.03 ($0.62–$1.86)

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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly)	$144 ($82–$258)
Natural Gas (Monthly)	$72 ($31–$155)
Water/Sewer (Monthly)	$72 ($41–$124)
Internet (Monthly)	$72 ($41–$103)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly)	$67 ($31–$103)
Cable TV (Monthly)	$88 ($52–$155)

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Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown)	$206 ($77–$516)
Car Insurance (Annual)	$2,062 ($1,237–$3,609)
Bus Pass (Monthly)	$72 ($31–$134)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride)	$15 ($8.25–$26)
Car Registration (Annual)	$103 ($31–$258)
Driver's License Renewal	$31 ($15–$77)

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Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly)	$1,237 ($619–$2,578)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly)	$1,031 ($516–$2,062)
After-School Care (Monthly)	$412 ($206–$722)
Tutoring (Per Hour)	$52 ($26–$103)
SAT/ACT Prep Course	$1,031 ($412–$2,578)
Private School (K-12, Annual)	$12,888 ($5,155–$30,930)

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Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup)	$62 ($31–$103)
Dog Vaccination (Annual)	$103 ($52–$206)
Dog Grooming	$62 ($31–$103)
Pet Boarding (Per Night)	$41 ($21–$77)
Dog Spay/Neuter	$309 ($155–$516)
Cat Spay/Neuter	$206 ($103–$412)

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Childcare

Center-Based (monthly)
Infant	$1,226
Toddler	$537
Preschool	$1,611
Family Childcare (monthly)
Infant	$1,126
Toddler	$1,018
Preschool	$1,018

Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)

Top Industries in Chaffee County

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry	Jobs	Establishments	Avg Annual Pay	Location Quotient
Accommodation & Food Services	1,581	134	$32,765	1.88
Retail Trade	1,414	147	$38,722	1.53
Construction	710	178	$69,026	1.47
Arts & Entertainment	564	46	$28,086	3.64
Professional & Technical Services	401	193	$96,907	0.62
Health Care & Social Assistance	351	87	$51,621	0.27
Manufacturing	296	37	$49,015	0.39
Wholesale Trade	249	42	$58,282	0.68
Finance & Insurance	215	42	$65,284	0.57
Other Services	211	76	$47,114	0.76
Administrative & Waste Services	192	44	$58,859	0.35
Real Estate	157	93	$45,801	1.10
Educational Services	110	28	$34,719	0.58
Information & Technology	79	17	$63,854	0.46
Transportation & Warehousing	74	10	$41,259	0.19
Utilities	57	5	$129,895	1.62
Management of Companies	31	13	$103,960	0.20
Unclassified	3	4	$77,330	0.23

Schools in Buena Vista

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
Avery/Parsons Elementary School	Elementary	435	27	16.1:1
Buena Vista High School	High	274	22	12.5:1
Buena Vista Middle School	Middle	222	18	12.3:1
The Grove BVSD's Early Learning Program	—	82	1	82.0:1

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Radio Stations near Buena Vista

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality

Campgrounds Near Buena Vista

51 campgrounds found near Buena Vista.

Name	Rating	Sites	Price
Belle of Colorado	5.0/5	1	$29
Cottonwood Lake - PSICC (Co)	5.0/5	1	$22
Halfmoon West	5.0/5	1	$26
Twin Peaks (CO)	5.0/5	1	$28
LOTTIS CREEK CAMPGROUND	4.8/5	48	$26–$250
PRINTER BOY	4.8/5	4	$81–$160
BASSAM GUARD STATION	4.7/5	1	$75
CASCADE (COLORADO)	4.7/5	21	$25
CHAPMAN CAMPGROUND AND GROUP	4.7/5	76	$30–$260
MOUNT PRINCETON	4.7/5	19	$25
CHALK LAKE	4.5/5	19	$25
COLLEGIATE PEAKS	4.5/5	56	$25
Elbert Creek	4.5/5	1	$26
FATHER DYER	4.5/5	23	$29
LAKEVIEW CAMPGROUND	4.5/5	51	$30
MOLLY BROWN	4.5/5	45	$30–$33
ANGEL OF SHAVANO GROUP	4.4/5	1	$145
BABY DOE	4.4/5	48	$29–$33
CRESCENT MINING CAMP	4.4/5	1	$50
DINNER STATION	4.4/5	14	$18–$20
Lakeview Gunnison	4.4/5	48	$24–$36
MAY QUEEN	4.4/5	13	$30
SILVER DOLLAR	4.4/5	38	$30
WHITE STAR	4.4/5	49	$29–$30
DAWSON CABIN	4.3/5	1	$50
Parry Peak	4.3/5	4	$28
Turtle Rock Campground	4.3/5	24	$20–$40
OHAVER LAKE	4.2/5	32	$28–$56
BUFFALO SPRINGS	4.1/5	17	$24
HORSESHOE CAMPGROUND	4.0/5	18	$24
Matchless	4.0/5	1	$25–$29
Tabor	3.7/5	1	$25–$29
Dexter	3.3/5	1	$26
Angel of Shavano	—	1	$25
Belle of Colorado Campground	—	—	Free
Bootleg	—	1	Free
Coaldale Campground	—	—	Free
Fourmile	—	1	$24
Halfmoon East	—	1	$26
Halfmoon East Campground	—	—	Free
Iron City	—	2	$22
MONARCH PARK	—	35	Free
North Fork Campground	—	—	Free
North Fork Campground (Salida, CO)	—	1	$20
Parry Peak Campground	—	—	Free
Pitkin	—	1	$24
Quartz	—	1	Free
Rivers End	—	1	Free
Snowblind	—	1	Free
Twin Peaks Campground	—	—	Free
Weston Pass	—	1	$22

National Parks Near Buena Vista

21 national parks and monuments found near Buena Vista.

Park	Type	Fee
Arkansas Headwaters	State Park	Free
Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area - Arkansas River Ranch	State Park	Free
Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area - BLM Site	State Park	Free
Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area - Browns Canyon	State Park	Free
Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area - Centennial Park	State Park	Free
Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area - Crystal Lakes	State Park	Free
Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area - Fremont County Road 643C	State Park	Free
Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area - Numbers	State Park	Free
Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area - Pathfinder Park	State Park	Free
Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area - River Station	State Park	Free
Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area - River Walk	State Park	Free
Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area - Stone Bridge (Recreation and Public Purposes Site)	State Park	Free
Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area - Town of Buena	State Park	Free
Eleven Mile State Park	State Park	Free
Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument	National Monument	$10
Golden Gate Canyon	State Park	Free
Golden Gate Canyon State Park	State Park	Free
Mueller State Park	State Park	Free
Spinney Mountain State Park	State Park	Free
Staunton State Park	State Park	Free
Sylvan Lake State Park	State Park	Free

Trails Near Buena Vista

500+ trails found near Buena Vista.

Trail	Miles	Surface	Hike	Bike	Horse
CDNST	27.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
CUMBERLAND PASS SNOWMOBILE/SKI	26.8	SNOW	—	—	—
CDNST	19.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
CDNST	18.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
CDNST	16.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
CDNST	13.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
COTTONWOOD PASS SNOWMOBILE	13.4	SNOW	—	—	—
CANYON CREEK	12.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
FOSSIL RIDGE	11.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
MARSHALL PASS SNOWMOBILE	11.5	SNOW	—	—	—
DEPLER PARK SNOWMO/SKI	11.1	SNOW	—	—	—
TIMBERLINE	10.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
SOUTH LOTTIS	10.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
CDNST	9.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
AGATE CREEK	9.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
CDNST	9.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
WAUNITA PASS SNO	9.0	SNOW	—	—	—
LOST MAN LOOP	8.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
MONARCH CREST-CDNST	7.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
COLORADO	7.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
CDNST	6.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
BIG BEND CREEK	6.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
CDNST - PROSPECTOR GULCH	6.7		Yes	—	Yes
TINCUP PASS SNOWMOBILE	6.6	SNOW	—	—	—
RAINBOW	6.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
HANCOCK LAKE/CDNST	6.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
GOLD CREEK	6.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
TIMBERLINE	6.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
UNION PARK SNOWMOBILE	6.3	SNOW	—	—	—
TRIAD RIDGE SINGLE TRACK	6.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
HIGHLINE/NATIVE LAKE	6.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
CDNST	6.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
MILLSWITCH SNOWMOBILE	6.1	SNOW	—	—	—
DOCTOR PARK	6.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
CDNST	6.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
PINE CREEK	5.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
COLORADO	5.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
CONTINENTAL DIVIDE NST	5.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
COLORADO	5.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
COLORADO	5.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
CDNST - COTTONWOOD SOUTH	5.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
GREENS CREEK	5.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
TEXAS RIDGE	5.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
TIMBERLINE	5.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
TUNNEL LAKE/CDNST	5.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
LIME RIDGE	5.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
SIMMONS PEAK	5.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
CDNST	5.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
1434	4.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
CDNST	4.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
GREEN MOUNTAIN	4.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
SOUTH MT. ELBERT	4.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SOUTH FORK PASS	4.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
SOUTH HALFMOON 4WD TRAIL	4.7		—	—	—
RICH CREEK	4.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
GRANITE LAKE	4.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
WILEY GULCH SKI	4.6	SNOW	—	—	—
TIMBERLINE	4.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
DUTCHMAN CREEK	4.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
GOLD CREEK SKI	4.5	SNOW	—	—	—
MONARCH CREST-CDNST	4.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
CDNST	4.5	IMPORTED COMPACTED MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
MIDDLE QUARTZ SNOWMOBILE/SKI	4.5	SNOW	—	—	—
BROWNS CREEK	4.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
COLORADO	4.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
CDNST	4.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
RAINBOW	4.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
POPLAR GULCH	4.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
LITTLE BROWNS CREEK	4.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
COW CREEK SNOWMOBILE	4.3	SNOW	—	—	—
CDNST	4.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
VITAMIN B	4.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
SOUTH TEXAS	4.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
QUAKEY MOUNTAIN	4.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
SARGENTS RIDGE SNOWMOBILE/SKI	4.2	SNOW	—	—	—
TRIAD RIDGE ATV	4.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
LITTLE COCHETOPA	4.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
TURQUOISE LAKE	4.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
MURDIE SNOWMOBILE	4.0	SNOW	—	—	—
COLORADO	4.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
WAUNITA PASS	4.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
NAPOLEAN PASS	3.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
STARVATION CREEK	3.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
TANK SEVEN CREEK	3.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
BEAR GULCH	3.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
KROENKE LAKE	3.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
DAVIS MEADOW	3.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
CHAPMAN GULCH	3.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
SALT CREEK	3.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
NORTH MT. ELBERT	3.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
QUAKEY MOUNTAIN WEST	3.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
COLORADO	3.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
MONARCH CREST-CDNST	3.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
RED MOUNTAIN CREEK	3.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
HIGHLINE/NATIVE LAKE	3.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
GRIZZLY LAKE	3.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
WATERLOO GULCH	3.5		—	—	Yes
MISSOURI GULCH	3.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
HORSESHOE	3.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
COLORADO	3.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
TIMBERLINE	3.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
COLORADO	3.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
NORTH BALD MOUNTAIN SNOWMO/SKI	3.5	SNOW	—	—	—
SILVER CREEK	3.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
TEXAS CREEK	3.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
BALDY LAKE	3.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
FRYINGPAN LAKES	3.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
CDNST	3.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
CDNST	3.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
MIDLAND BIKE TRAIL	3.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
SHEEP MTN	3.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
MT. YALE	3.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BIG WILLIS GULCH	3.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
HUNTS LAKE	3.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SOUTH FORK LAKE CREEK	3.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
CDNST	3.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
TUMBLE CREEK	3.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
LOW PASS	3.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
PINE CREEK	3.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
LEFT HAND	3.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
BALD MOUNTAIN	3.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
DUNCAN HILL SNOWMOBILE	3.0	SNOW	—	—	—
LYLE LAKE	3.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
HIGHLINE/NATIVE LAKE	3.0	SNOW	—	—	—
MT. SHAVANO	3.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
NORTH FORK LAKE CREEK	3.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
POT O GOLD	2.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
FAIRVIEW	2.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
BLACK CLOUD	2.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LONG BRANCH SNOWMO/SKI	2.9	SNOW	—	—	—
COLORADO	2.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
COLORADO	2.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
COMANCHE GULCH SNOWMOBILE/SKI	2.8	SNOW	—	—	—
CDNST	2.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
STOUT CREEK LAKES	2.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SALT CREEK	2.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
MISSOURI GULCH	2.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
LEFT BARRET	2.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
TEXAS CREEK	2.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
BEASWAY	2.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
TUMBLE CREEK	2.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
COLORADO	2.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
BUSK CREEK	2.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
COLORADO	2.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
TUMBLE CREEK	2.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
ALPINE TUNNEL	2.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
RAINBOW	2.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
MT. MASSIVE	2.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LA PLATA PEAK	2.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LAPLATA PEAK-BLACKBEAR	2.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
PTARMIGAN LAKE	2.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
HEFLEY SADDLE	2.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
COLORADO	2.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
SOUTH QUARTZ	2.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
BROWNS PASS	2.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
CDNST	2.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
COLORADO	2.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
UNION CANYON	2.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
RAINBOW	2.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
SOUTH QUARTZ	2.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
RIGHT HAND	2.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
MIDLAND BIKE TRAIL	2.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
MONARCH CREST-CDNST	2.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
TWOBIT GULCH	2.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
COLORADO	2.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
BALDY LAKE	2.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
CDNST	2.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
LAKEVIEW CAMPGROUND	2.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
MIDDLE BARRETT CREEK	2.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
HILLERTON	2.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
SHEEP CREEK	2.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
PASS CREEK	2.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
ORE WAGON	2.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
COLORADO	2.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
SALT CREEK	2.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
CDNST	2.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
CDNST	2.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
BIG BEND SNOWMOBILE/SKI	2.2	SNOW	—	—	—
WAUNITA	2.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
TOMICHI PASS	2.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
COLORADO	2.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
SALT CREEK	2.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
1414	2.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
PITKIN CG SKI	2.2	SNOW	—	—	—
SUMMIT	2.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
DEPLAR PARK	2.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
NORTH GULCH	2.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
HARVARD COLUMBIA SCRAMBLE	2.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
CDNST	2.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
COLORADO	2.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
GOLD CREEK SKI	2.1	SNOW	—	—	—
TURQUOISE LAKE	2.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
MOUNT COLUMBIA	2.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SANGREES HUT TRAIL	2.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LONG BRANCH	2.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
INDIAN CREEK SNOWMOBILE/SKI	2.1	SNOW	—	—	—
NARROW GAUGE	2.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
FRENCHMAN CREEK	2.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
CDNST	2.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
CDNST	2.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
MILK CREEK	2.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
COLORADO	2.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
1434.A	2.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
SALT CREEK	2.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
CAMERON GULCH	2.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
RHUMBA	2.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
RAINBOW	2.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
RAINBOW	2.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
ECHO CANYON	2.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
CDNST	1.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
HENRY LAKE	1.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
COTTONWOOD	1.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
COLORADO	1.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
HICKS GULCH	1.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
NORTH FORK CLEAR CREEK	1.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
BUFFALO RIDGE	1.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
GLACIER CREEK/SKINNER HUT	1.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
SWAMP LAKE	1.9	SNOW	—	—	—
TWELVEMILE LAKE	1.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
BUSHNELL LAKES	1.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
COLORADO MIDLAND CENTENNIAL	1.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
TIMBERLINE	1.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
TIMBERLINE	1.8	SNOW	—	—	—
SHEEP CREEK	1.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
SHEEP MNT INTERCONNECT	1.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
ROCK CREEK	1.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
OWENS-DUTCHMAN CUTOFF	1.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
COLORADO	1.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
RAINBOW	1.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
MT BROSS TRAIL	1.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
MT. BELFORD - MISSOURI GULCH	1.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SUMMIT	1.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
CROOKED CREEK	1.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
WADE BASIN SNOWMOBILE/SKI	1.7	SNOW	—	—	—
HORSESHOE	1.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
MILK CREEK ATV TRAIL	1.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
TIE HACK	1.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
SOUTH PINE CREEK	1.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BODFISH	1.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
LILY PAD LAKE	1.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
NORTH QUARTZ CREEK SKI	1.7	SNOW	—	—	—
COLUMBINE TRAIL	1.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
TAYLOR RIVER	1.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
TUMBLE CREEK	1.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
MIDLAND BIKE TRAIL	1.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
COLORADO	1.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
SOUTH PINE CREEK	1.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
CDNST	1.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
MONARCH CREST-CDNST	1.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
COLORADO	1.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
DUTCHMAN CREEK	1.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
MILL LAKE	1.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
MILL LAKE SKI	1.6	SNOW	—	—	—
HORN FORK BASIN	1.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
MIDDLE QUARTZ	1.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
BROWN'S PASS	1.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
RAINBOW	1.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
CDNST	1.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
TIE HACK	1.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
TIE HACK	1.6	SNOW	—	—	—
COLORADO	1.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
RAINBOW	1.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
COLORADO	1.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
HORN FORK BASIN	1.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
CDNST	1.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
NORTH HURON	1.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
MISSOURI MTN - CLOHSEYS LAKE	1.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
RIFT	1.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
WINDY PEAK SNOWMOBILE	1.5	SNOW	—	—	—
CDNST	1.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
LIMBER GROVE	1.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
MISSOURI MTN	1.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
MIDLAND BIKE TRAIL	1.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
CDNST	1.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
SANFORD CREEK	1.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
LITTLE BALDY	1.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
CDNST	1.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
CDNST	1.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
MT. HARVARD/HORN FORK	1.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SWAMP LAKE	1.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
CDNST	1.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
THREE ELK	1.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
MOUNTAIN BOY	1.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
VITAMIN B	1.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
COLORADO	1.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
PINE CREEK	1.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
COLORADO	1.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
LAKE ANN	1.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
RAINBOW	1.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
SAYRES GULCH	1.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
CDNST	1.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
ROUND HILL	1.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
COLORADO	1.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
RAINBOW	1.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
MIDLAND BIKE TRAIL	1.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
MIDLAND BIKE TRAIL	1.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
WILLIAMS PASS	1.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
RAINBOW	1.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
BASIN VIEW	1.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BUCKEYE GULCH	1.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
COLORADO	1.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
SILVER BASIN	1.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
MT. OXFORD - MT. BELFORD	1.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
THREE ELK	1.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
PEAR LAKE - CLOHSEY LAKE	1.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
NORTH HURON	1.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
THREE APOSTLES	1.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
COLORADO	1.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
COLORADO	1.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
BUFFALO RIDGE	1.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
SOUTH WILLOW CREEK	1.3	SNOW	—	—	—
CUMBERLAND	1.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
CDNST	1.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
WILLOW CREEK SNOWMOBILE	1.3	SNOW	—	—	—
HORN FORK BASIN	1.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
RAINBOW	1.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
GREENS CREEK	1.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
MCNASSAR GULCH	1.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
RAINBOW	1.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
LOW PASS	1.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
WILLIS CREEK	1.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
GRAHAM GULCH	1.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
MCQUAID	1.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
NEW DOLLAR SNOWMOBILE/SKI	1.2	SNOW	—	—	—
GRANITE LAKE	1.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
BOSS LAKE/CDNST	1.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
COLORADO	1.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
MOUNTAIN BOY	1.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
ROCK CREEK	1.2	SNOW	—	—	—
MT. MASSIVE/NORTH HALFMOON	1.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
MAGDALENE	1.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
MIDLAND BIKE TRAIL	1.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
CDNST	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
COLORADO	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
NORTH HALFMOON LAKES	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
ALMGREN	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
LOUIE'S LOOP	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
CDNST	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
ANDERSON LAKE	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
MILLSWITCH SPUR SNOWMOBILE	1.1	SNOW	—	—	—
WILLOW MINE	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
CDNST	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
MONARCH CREST-CDNST	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
COLORADO	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
LAKE PASS	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
RAINBOW	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
HUNT LAKE/CDNST	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
BROWNS PASS	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
SALT CREEK	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
NORTH HALFMOON LAKES	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
WINDY POINT SPUR SNOWMOBILE	1.1	SNOW	—	—	—
SOUTH FORK PASS	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
CDNST	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
ROUND HILL	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
MIDLAND BIKE TRAIL	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
LOUIE'S LOOP	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
1434	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
COLORADO	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
DEPLER SKI	1.0	SNOW	—	—	—
CDNST	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
CDNST	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
WAUNITA SHORT CUT SNO	1.0	SNOW	—	—	—
CDNST	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
TWELVEMILE LAKE	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
PTARMIGAN LAKE	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
RAINBOW	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
KROENKE LAKE	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
GOLD DUST	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
ST. KEVIN'S LAKE	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
FRENCHMAN CREEK	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
CROOKED BEAVER	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
PETROLEUM LAKE	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
CDNST	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
MIDDLE BARRETT CREEK	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
WILLOW	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
HANCOCK PASS JEEP	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
WILLIS GULCH CUTOFF	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
GUTZ	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
TUMBLE CREEK	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
MIDLAND BIKE TRAIL	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
CDNST	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
WINDSOR LAKE	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
POPLAR GULCH	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
RAINBOW	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
TRIAD RIDGE ATV EAST	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
RAINBOW	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
BODFISH	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
COLORADO	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
CDNST	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
BROWNS CREEK	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
HALFMOON TRAIL	0.9		—	—	—
HARTENSTEIN LAKE	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
SILVER CREEK	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
POMEROY LAKES	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
ALPINE TUNNEL	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
TIE HACK	0.9	SNOW	—	—	—
CASCADE CREEK TRAIL	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
MT. PRINCETON	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
FAIRVIEW PEAK	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
RAINBOW	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
BEAVER CREEK	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
MT. BELFORD - ELKHEAD PASS	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
CDNST	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
TWIN LAKES	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
PEAR LAKE - CLOHSEY LAKE	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
WATERDOG LAKES	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
TIE HACK	0.8	SNOW	—	—	—
MIDLAND BIKE TRAIL	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
FRENCHMAN CREEK	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
TIE HACK	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
MT. PRINCETON	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
TAYLOR VISTA	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
MIDDLE BARRETT CREEK	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
COLORADO	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
WAGON LOOP	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
FRYINGPAN LAKES	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
PASS CREEK	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
SALT CREEK	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
MONARCH RIDGE	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
SOUTH WILLOW CREEK	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
COLORADO	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
COLORADO	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
CDNST	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
PINE CREEK	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
SOUTH CROOKED CREEK	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
TWELVEMILE LAKE	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
CDNST	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
PEAR LAKE - CLOHSEY LAKE	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
WATERDOG LAKES	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
BROWNS PASS	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
CDNST	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
COLORADO MIDLAND CENTENNIAL	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
LOST MAN LOOP	0.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
LAKE ANN	0.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
COLORADO	0.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
LOST LAKE	0.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
COLORADO	0.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
PEEKABOO GULCH	0.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
CDNST	0.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
MIDLAND BIKE TRAIL	0.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
LA PLATA PEAK	0.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
MT. MASSIVE/NORTH HALFMOON	0.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
AGATE SPUR	0.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
COLORADO	0.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
TUMBLE CREEK	0.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
COLORADO	0.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
POWDERHOUSE	0.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
CHAPMAN LAKE	0.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
LA PLATA PEAK	0.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
STARVATION CREEK	0.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
COLORADO	0.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
DAVIS MEADOW	0.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
GUTZ	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
LIME CREEK	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
TURQUOISE LAKE NATURE	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SHEEP CREEK	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
CDNST	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
CDNST	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
MCQUAID	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
SHEEP MTN	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
RAINBOW	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
FALLEN TREE	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
POPLAR GULCH	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
KROENKE LAKE	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
CDNST	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
ALMGREN	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
MIDLAND BIKE TRAIL	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
COLORADO	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
CDNST	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
BUSHNELL LAKES	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
MISSOURI GULCH	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
RAINBOW	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
LOST LAKE	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
1415	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
CHAPMAN INTERPRETIVE	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
RAINBOW	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
GRAHAM GULCH	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
TWELVEMILE LAKE	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
RICH CREEK	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
PEEKABOO GULCH	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
MIDLAND BIKE TRAIL	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
COLORADO MIDLAND CENTENNIAL	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
NAPOLEAN PASS SPUR	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
LUNCH LAKE	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
MT. MASSIVE	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
COLORADO	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
BROWNS CREEK	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
SOUTH WILLOW CREEK	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
COLORADO	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
CHAPMAN LAKE	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
SHEEP CREEK	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
MIDLAND BIKE TRAIL	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
BLACK CLOUD	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
RAINBOW	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
RIDGEVIEW	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LUNCH LAKE	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
SIMMONS PEAK	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
ECHO CANYON	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
CDNST	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
WAGON LOOP	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes

Historical Trends — Buena Vista

Population and economic data over time (US Census / ACS estimates).

Population

Median Household Income

Year	Population	Median Income
2013	2,672	$41,679
2015	2,704	$43,429
2017	2,843	$46,643
2019	3,052	$44,104
2021	2,988	$39,535
2023	3,077	$58,409

Museums in Buena Vista

Name	Type	Phone	Annual Revenue
BUENA VISTA HERITAGE MUSEUM	HISTORY MUSEUM	7193958458	$55,399
HISTORIC ST ELMO AND CHALK CREEK CANYON	HISTORY MUSEUM		$25,523
CLEAR CREEK CANYON HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF CHAFFEE COUNTY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
DENVER SOUTH PARK & PACIFIC HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
ORPHEUM THEATER	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	7193958080

Libraries in Buena Vista

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
NORTHERN CHAFFEE COUNTY LIBRARY DISTRICT (BUENA VISTA)	131 LINDERMAN AVENUE	0.0	141,325

Farmers Markets in Buena Vista

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Buena Vista Farmers Market	US-24 and W Main St
CCFA Buena Vista Farmers Market	409 E. Main	06/08/2014 to 10/12/2014	Sun: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM;

Ski Resorts Near Buena Vista

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort	Slopes (km)	Lifts	Peak (m)	Price	Season	Night	Park
Breckenridge	153.0	34	3,914	$140	November - April	—	Yes
Aspen Mountain	103.0	8	3,418	$124	November - April	—	—

Pharmacies in Buena Vista

2 pharmacies and drugstores.

Pharmacy	Address	Phone
BUENA VISTA DRUG AND COMPOUNDING CENTER	403 UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 24 SOUTH	719-395-2481
CITY MARKET	438 UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 24 SOUTH	719-395-3149

EV Charging Stations in Buena Vista

Name	Address	Network	Level 2	DC Fast	Connectors	Access
SDCEA SOUTH MAIN L3	912 South Main Street	ChargePoint Network		1	CHADEMO J1772COMBO	public
SDCEA MAIN STREET	S Railroad St	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public
SDCEA RIVERFRONT PARK	717 E Main St	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public
SDCEA SOUTH MAIN L2	912 South Main Street	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public

Cell Towers in Buena Vista

Address	Structure Type	Height (ft)
31455 North US Highway 24 (132456)	MTOWER	33
31455 North US Highway 24 (132456)	MTOWER	33
SW 1/4 NW 1/4 S 14, T 15 S, R 79 W (109035)	LTOWER	14
SW 1/4 NW 1/4 S 14, T 15 S, R 79 W (109035)	LTOWER	14

Fire Stations in Buena Vista

Name	Address	Type	Active Firefighters	Volunteers	Phone
Buena Vista Fire Department	111 Linderman AVE	Mostly volunteer			719-395-8098
Chaffee County Fire Protection District	499 Antero CIR	Mostly volunteer			719-395-6545

Power Plants Near Buena Vista

Name	Type	Primary Fuel	Capacity (MW)	Status
TROUT CREEK SOLAR	SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC	221114	-106.1	OP

Bridges in Buena Vista

Type	Kind	Year Built	Length (ft)	Daily Traffic	Condition
Culvert	Concrete	1969	39	13,000	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	2001	32	2,180	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1997	30	2,098	F
Culvert	Concrete	1979	25	1,729	F
Frame	Concrete	1988	30	977	F
Arch (Deck)	Concrete	2011	32	837	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	2001	29	502	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1987	87	487	G
Arch (Thru)	Steel	1970	26	460	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	2019	26	371	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1968	22	337	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1990	33	277	G
Culvert	Aluminum/Wrought Iron/Cast Iron	2005	25	231	F
Truss (Thru)	Steel	1998	79	200	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Wood or Timber	1954	31	160	F
Slab	Wood or Timber	1991	32	129	G
Truss (Thru)	Steel	1989	53	123	F
Frame	Concrete	1988	34	117	F
Arch (Deck)	Steel	1987	30	105	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Wood or Timber	1954	30	87	F
Slab	Wood or Timber	1989	32	79	G
Truss (Thru)	Steel	1989	53	31	F
Slab	Wood or Timber	1989	32	9	G

Correctional Facilities in Buena Vista

Name	Address	Type	Population	Capacity	Status
BUENA VISTA CORRECTIONAL FACILITY	5125 HWY 24 & 285	STATE	1,212	1,234	OPEN

Amtrak Stations in Buena Vista

1 Amtrak stations.

Station	Address	Type
Buena Vista, CO	117 N Railroad St.	BUS

Airports Near Buena Vista

16 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Aspen-Pitkin County Airport (Sardy Field)	ASE	Medium Airport
Ak Su Airport	—	Small Airport
Antelope Airpark	—	Small Airport
Blue Water Airport	—	Small Airport
Central Colorado Regional Airport	—	Small Airport
Dodsworth Airport	—	Small Airport
Granite Mountain Lodge Airport	—	Small Airport
Lake County Airport	LXV	Small Airport
Lake Creek Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Lowe Airstrip	—	Small Airport
Lux Field	—	Small Airport
Quarter Circle Circle Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Saguache Municipal Airport	—	Small Airport
Salida Airport - Harriet Alexander Field	SLT	Small Airport
Silver Heels Airport	—	Small Airport
Villa Grove Flight Park	—	Small Airport

Police Stations in Buena Vista

1 police stations.

Station	Address	Phone

Buena Vista Police

Grocery Stores in Buena Vista

6 grocery stores.

Store	Type	Address
Buena Vista Lagrees Food Store	Supermarket	415 N Hwy 24
City Market 437	Super Store	438 US Highway 24 N
Family Dollar 8308	Other	401 US Highway 24 N
Loaf N Jug 750009	Convenience Store	610 US Highway 24 S
Love's Country Store 115	Convenience Store	115 Harrison St
The Lettucehead Food Company	Grocery Store	545 US Highway 24 N

DOL Wage Violations in Buena Vista

5 employers with DOL wage violations totaling $14,156 in back wages owed to 49 employees.

Violations

$14,156

Back Wages Owed

Employees Owed

Data from the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division (WHD) enforcement actions since FY 2005.

Employer	Severity	Parent Company	ZIP	Industry	Cases	Back Wages	Per Employee	Employees
Branding Iron Restaurant	—	—	81211	—	1	$6,379	$213	30
Pacheco's Restaurant	—	—	81211	—	1	$3,927	$1,309	3
Super 8 Hotel	—	Wyndham Hotels	81211	—	1	$2,522	$315	8
Casa Sanchez 3	—	—	81211	—	1	$1,254	$179	7
Gunsmoke Cafe	—	—	81211	—	1	$74	$74	1

Churches & Religious Organizations in Buena Vista

13 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
BEHRMAN MINISTRIES INC	PO BOX 1203
BODHIMARGA	16417 COUNTY ROAD 325
BUENA VISTA HIGH COUNTRY CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE	PO BOX 176
COLORADO BIBLE STUDENTS	PO BOX 4917
CONGREGATIONAL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST	PO BOX 610
CUBA FOR CHRIST MINISTRIES	PO BOX 1354
FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH	PO BOX 1448
GATHERING CHURCH	PO BOX 5234
REDEEMER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF BV INC	PO BOX 1178
RESTORATION INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION	32600 LAKESIDE DR
ROYAL CORPORATION	30025 COUNTY ROAD 353
SRI NALANDA	16417 COUNTY RAOD 325
VALLEY FELLOWSHIP CHURCH	PO BOX 2055

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Frequently Asked Questions About Buena Vista

What is the population of Buena Vista?

Buena Vista has a population of 2,966 residents and is located in Colorado. The population density is 852 people per square mile, spread across 3.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 33.1 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 47.4% female and 52.6% male.

Is Buena Vista expensive to live in?

Buena Vista has a cost of living roughly in line with the national average, with an index of 103.1 (baseline: 100). The median household income is $58,409, 22% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $495,800 (76% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,519 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.5x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

Is Buena Vista safe?

Buena Vista is considered a very safe city with a violent crime rate of 35 per 100,000 residents, well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 805 per 100,000 (below the national average). Overall, Buena Vista receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Buena Vista?

Buena Vista has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 26°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 330 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 9.9 inches, with 49.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 41.

How is the job market in Buena Vista?

The job market in Buena Vista faces challenges, with unemployment at 10.5% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,014. There are 1,244 business establishments in the area, including 137 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 11 minutes, and 12.8% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Buena Vista?

The median home value in Buena Vista is $495,800. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $652,116. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,519. Fair market rent is $1,161 for a 1-bedroom and $1,429 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 43.1%. The average annual property tax is $3,046.

How are the schools in Buena Vista?

Schools in Buena Vista score 6.4 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 41.6% of adults in Buena Vista hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 95.4% have completed high school. 9.6% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Buena Vista?

The obesity rate in Buena Vista is 26.5% (below the national rate of 32.1%). 15.5% of adults are smokers. 19.5% are physically inactive. 25.5% of residents report depression. 11.1% lack health insurance (above the national rate). 99.9% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,057.

What is transportation like in Buena Vista?

The average commute in Buena Vista is 11 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 72.6% of workers drive alone to work, and 12.8% work from home.

What are the demographics of Buena Vista?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Buena Vista is 91.4% White, 1% Hispanic or Latino. 99.5% of residents speak only English at home. 1.4% of the population are military veterans. 12.7% of residents have a disability. 87.0% have health insurance coverage.

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Climate & Environment 16/19

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How Buena Vista Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Economy

Housing

Crime

Health

Climate

Education

Community

Is Buena Vista a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Cost of Living & Housing

Safety & Crime

Education

Climate & Weather

Population

Gender Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Buena Vista vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Social Characteristics

Buena Vista vs U.S. Average

Income: Buena Vista vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Ownership & Property

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Buena Vista vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Crime Rates: Buena Vista vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Geography

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Natural Hazard Risk

Hazard Breakdown

Earthquake History

Tornado History

Wildfire History

Monthly Weather

2024 Presidential Election (County)

Safety & Disasters

Education

Area & Infrastructure

Services