Livability Score

72
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A-

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (4) A+
The Stage Stop
Coffee Shop
Peregrine Coffee Roasters
Coffee Shop
Sugar Lumps Co.
Coffee Shop
Candy's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (6) A+
K2 Gallery Arts
Art Gallery
Culebra Gallery
Art Gallery
Wild Iris Gallery
Art Gallery
Looks n''Books
Art Gallery
Jones
Cinema
Greenstone Artworks
Theatre Arts
SILVER CLIFF MUSEUM
Museum
Food and Drink (3) F
Westcliffe Wine Mine
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
Mountain Mike's Hunger Buster
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Altitude Community Fitness
Gym
Scorpion Strength and Fitness
Gym
Groceries (3) B
Sugar and Spice Mountain Bakery
Bakery
Elevation Meat Market
Butcher
Lowe's
Grocery Store
Parks (9) A+
Jess Price Memorial Park
Park
Memorial Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Hermit Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Ampitheatre
Park
Summit Park
Park
The Bluff
Park
Shops (8) D-
Sunflower Natural Foods
Convenience Store
Boutique Off Main & Lady Unique Boutique
Clothing
Wet Mountain Treasures
Gift Shop
Village Shop
Gift Shop
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Yoder's Home Furnishings
Furniture
Dollar General
Discount Store
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Westcliffe.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0% F
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cost of living A

The cost of living in Westcliffe is 98/100 - which is 12% lower than Colorado.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. B-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax C-
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crime F

Westcliffe crime rates are 5,214 per 100k, which is 43% higher than Colorado
Property Crime
4,509 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
705 crimes per 100k F
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employment C-

The median income in Westcliffe is $46,477 - which is 26% lower than Colorado.
Med. Household Income
$46,477 F
Unemployment Rate
1.8% A+
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health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (3)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A
New Outlook Dental
Dentist
Unknown Name
Clinic
Unknown Name
Clinic
Custer County Public Health Agency
Doctor
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing A

Westcliffe home prices are $194,200 - which is 27% lower than Colorado
Home Price
$194,200 B
Home Appreciation Rate
12% A-
Home Affordability
4.2x (home price to income ratio) D
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schools C-

The Westcliffe graduation rate is 84% - which is 4% lower than Colorado
School Test Scores
45% F
High School Grad. Rates
84% C
Elementary Schools (2) D-
Custer County Elementary School
Custer Middle School
High Schools (1) D-
Custer County High School
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ratings A+

Westcliffe has an overall rating of 83% from 5 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A
User Surveys (4)
From AreaVibes A+
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Westcliffe Area Facts

  • Westcliffe has a Livability Score of 72/100, which is considered excellent
  • Westcliffe crime rates are 43% higher than the Colorado average
  • Cost of living in Westcliffe is 12% lower than the Colorado average

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Scenic Mountain Town 4 rating By JSH1221 ( Mar 30, 2016) Westcliffe is a scenic town located at the foot of a mountain range in southern Colorado. My family enjoyed walking down Main Street and grabbing a lunch at a local eatery. The people we crossed paths with seemed happy and hospitable! ...Read More Read Less
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      A- Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Westcliffe? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Jess Price Memorial Park
      Memorial Park
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Hermit Park
      Unknown Name
      Ampitheatre
      Summit Park

      Entertainment

      K2 Gallery Arts
      Culebra Gallery
      Wild Iris Gallery
      Looks n''Books
      Jones
      Greenstone Artworks
      SILVER CLIFF MUSEUM

      Food & Drink

      Westcliffe Wine Mine
      Subway
      Mountain Mike's Hunger Buster

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Westcliffe? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Westcliffe.
      Drive to Work
      59%

      17% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      16%

      13% higher than the US average

      A Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Westcliffe? The cost of living in Westcliffe is 98/100 - which is 12% lower than Colorado.
      Westcliffe
      98

      2% less expensive than average

      Colorado
      111

      11% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Westcliffe? Westcliffe crime rates are 5,214, which are 43% higher than Colorado
      Total Crime
      5,214 per 100k people

      124% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 20

      124% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      12%

      Year over year crime is up

      C- Employment

      What is the median income in Westcliffe? The median income in Westcliffe is $46,477 which is 26% lower than Colorado.
      Median household income
      $46,47716% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $27,4528% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      61% lower than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Westcliffe a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A Housing

      What are Westcliffe home prices? Westcliffe home prices are $194,200 - which is 27% lower than Colorado
      Median home value
      $194,2005% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $73023% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      59%

      8% lower than the US average

      C- Schools

      Does Westcliffe have good schools? The Westcliffe graduation rate is 84% - which is 4% lower than Colorado
      High school grad. rates
      84%

      1% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      45%

      7% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Westcliffe a good place to live? Westcliffe has an overall rating of 83% from 5 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      83%

      5 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      80%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      91%

      4 total surveys

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