At a Glance
Violent Crime
2,147/100K
10,577/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
46.6%
81.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.9%
21.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Continental Divide Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Continental Divide's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Continental Divide a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Continental Divide reports 2,147 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 465% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 10,577/100K.
Education
46.6% of adults in Continental Divide hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(38% above the national average).
81.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Continental Divide has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population174
Median Age74.2 yrs
Density64/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$24,202
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,894M
Avg Weekly Wage$908
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$218,536
Housing Units49
Rent Burden23.3%
Crime
F
Violent2,147/100K
Property10,577/100K
Health
Obesity38.9%
Diabetes14.9%
Smoking21.3%
Heart Disease7.5%
Premature Death27,593/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain19.7 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation7,175 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+46.6%
High School+81.6%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score3.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 36% / D 61%
Broadband55.0%
Internet Speed17 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
64.1% of residents use public transit to commute.
The nearest airport is Four Corners Regional (91 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.501 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 138 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 33 fatal vehicle crashes.
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