Parachute, CO

Parachute, Colorado

Parachute, Colorado, in Garfield county, is 153 miles W of Boulder, Colorado (center to center) and 164 miles W of Denver, Colorado. About 1,006 people people live in Parachute.

The People and Families of Parachute

In Parachute, about 48% of adults are married. The people of Parachute spend a lot of time talking about the schools and playgrounds. The place is loaded with young children. Single people feel welcome in the town, and many people make their homes without family or roommates living with them. Singles, rather than married couples, seem the order of the day in Parachute.

The town is a good place to find men, since there are so many of them in the town.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Parachute had a median family income of $34,423.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, John Kerry garnered more political contributions ($500) in Parachute than did the other Presidential candidates. The Democratic party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the town.

Parachute Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Parachute, about 37% are lived in by their owners, not renters. Notably, housing in the town tends to be newer than in most towns. Parachute isn't one of those high-end towns with high property taxes.

Commuting

In Parachute, 91% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 17%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of Parachute, CO

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Property Taxes
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Rents

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Parachute Almanac

Parachute Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Parachute Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Parachute residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Parachute, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Parachute High Schools (2004)

GRAND VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL
8600 HIGHWAY 6 & 24
970-285-5705
Serves 210 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 12.8

Parachute Colleges

(List of All Colorado Colleges)

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