Salida, CO

Salida, Colorado

Introduction to Salida, Colorado

Salida, Colorado, in Chaffee county, is 66 miles W of Colorado Springs, Colorado. The city has a population of 5,504.

Salida History

The city of Salida, the county seat of Chaffee County, was originally established in 1880, as a railroad town. It served as an important link in the Rio Grande and Denver Railroad, but the railroad began to pull back its operations in the community after World War II. Between the 1950s and 1970s, most of Salida's residents worked at the Climax Molybdenum Company, which required commuting north to Leadville. The area is home to the FIBArk kayak race, which takes place annually, and is one of North America’s most prestigious and oldest whitewater races. The city derives its name from a Spanish term, which means ‘exit’.

Salida and nearby Attractions

• Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument
• American Numismatic Money Museum
• Spinney Mountain State Park
• Healy House & Dexter Cabin
• Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area
• Rocky Mountain Motorcycle Museum

Things To Do In City

While in Salida one can visit the Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area, Salida Skate Park, the Salida Art Walk, and Chisholm Park. The museums located nearby include the Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame, the Rocky Mountain Motorcycle Museum, the Leadville Heritage Museum, and the World Figure Skating Museum and Hall of Fame. The golf enthusiasts can visit the Collegiate Peaks Golf Course, a well equipped course. The city hosts festivals such as FIBArk and Artwalk every year during June.

City Transportation

Gunnison - Crested Butte Regional Airport is located nearby.

City Higher Education

Higher studies can be pursued at Western State College Colorado, Red Rocks Community College, and Adams State College.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 2%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 3%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers)	Top 16%

Comparative Profile of Salida, CO

Comparing Salida 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
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens
Male Share of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old

Families

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

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Crime

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

Salida Almanac

Salida Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Salida Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Salida, 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

Salida Public Libraries

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Salida High Schools (2004)

SALIDA HIGH SCHOOL
905 D STREET
719-530-5400
Serves 375 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 13

Salida Colleges

(List of All Colorado Colleges)

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