Walsh, CO

Walsh, Colorado

Walsh, Colorado, in Baca county, is 140 miles SE of Pueblo, Colorado (center to center) and 170 miles SE of Colorado Springs, Colorado. There are an estimated 723 people in the town.

The People and Families of Walsh

In Walsh, about 59% of adults are married. If kids are our future, then the future might look a little like Walsh. The kids here are young and many. In the town, lots of people live on their own.

Walsh has its share of retirees. People over 65 are not uncommon.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Walsh had a median family income of $32,574.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($1,000) in Walsh. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Crime and Safety

The low crime rate is a boost to quality of living and housing values in Walsh.

Walsh Housing

Approximately 78% of housing in Walsh is owner-occupied. The town is known in Colorado for having lower rents than most places. Tax haters might appreciate the relatively low real estate taxes in Walsh.

Commuting

In Walsh, 86% of commuters drive to work. The commute to work is less of a chore in the town than other towns.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Low Property Crime (vs. State)	Top 1%
Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 2%
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 2%
Affordability of Rents (vs. State)	Top 3%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State)	Top 9%

Comparative Profile of Walsh, CO

Comparing Walsh 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
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
Female Share of the Population

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 Above Poverty
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Crime

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

Walsh Almanac

Walsh Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Walsh Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Walsh, 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

Walsh High Schools (2004)

WALSH HIGH SCHOOL
300 CALIFORNIA STREET
719-324-5221
Serves 95 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 10

EAGLE VIEW ACADEMY
301 WEST POPLAR STREET
719-324-5632
Serves 2 students.

Walsh Colleges

(List of All Colorado Colleges)

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