
High scores in the housing category are attributed to this area, possibly pointing to a favorable home affordability ratio, robust appreciation rates or elevated home values.
Achieving a high health and safety score relies on factors including great air quality and convenient access to vital health facilities such as hospitals, doctors, clinics and police stations.
A large portion of amenities are not ideally situated within walking distance, potentially requiring residents to utilize a vehicle or public transportation.
This area exhibits elevated crime rates per 100,000 residents, which may suggest it's a potentially unsafe place to reside. These rates encompass both property and violent crimes.
The lower than average schools score may be influenced by below-average education levels, subpar reading and math scores and the lack of access to local elementary and high schools.

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| Statistic | Empire | Colorado | National |
| Average one way commute | 20min | 25min | 26min |
| Workers who drive to work | 67.9% | 75.2% | 76.4% |
| Workers who carpool | 4.9% | 9.3% | 9.3% |
| Workers who take public transit | 0.0% | 3.1% | 5.1% |
| Workers who bicycle | 0.0% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Workers who walk | 26.5% | 3.0% | 2.8% |
| Working from home | 0.7% | 7.0% | 4.6% |