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Limon, Colorado

Limon, Colorado, in Lincoln county, is 66 miles SE of Aurora, Colorado. The town is home to some 2,071 residents.

The People and Families of Limon

In Limon, about 57% of adults are married. People in Limon have space to make their own lives; many people there enjoy living in their own houses or apartments.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Limon had a median family income of $42,850.

Political Inclinations

The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in Limon.

Crime and Safety

While crime is a worry everywhere, the people of the town can take comfort in the low amount of crime in the town.

Limon Housing

According to the 2000 census, 63% of the housing in Limon was owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Limon, 87% of commuters drive to work. Unlike a lot of places, in the town it is actually possible for many people to ride their bikes to work, or even walk. The relatively short commuting times in Limon let you stay at the office later before starting your drive home (if that appeals to you).

High Points

Limon strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Colorado):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyLimon Short Commute Times
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyLimon Low Property Crime
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyLimon Walking and Biking to Work
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)
Top 16%Limon Low Violent Crime

Comparative Profile of Limon, CO

Comparing Limon to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Colorado (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old86
Female Share of the Population710
Well-Paid Single Women76
Well-Paid Single Men75
Racial Diversity73
Senior Citizens68
Age of the Population46
Male Share of the Population41

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size55
Portion of People Married44

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults74
Median Family Income65
People in Middle Class or Better66
People Above Poverty65

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work109
Working at Home74
Public Transportation Use42

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone99
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals85
Seasonal and Vacation Housing76
Housing Recently Built74
Affordability of Property Taxes67
Affordability of Rents47

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime910
Low Violent Crime79
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