Colorado is a beautiful state in parts. Some regions are home to world-class ski resorts along with excellent places to camp, hike, fish, and enjoy the great outdoors. Colorado is home to Denver, the mile-high city, and most residents defend their beautiful state fiercely.
There are, however, drawbacks to some of the cities in Colorado. There are a few places that you might want to avoid if you're looking for a place to settle down and raise a family. We've consulted reports generated by local law enforcement, the FBI and several reputable sites that monitor and report on the livability of cities around the nation.
When it comes to the health and well-being of your family, you can't be too careful. We've analyzed the reports on the worst cities from several sources to determine which are the least livable.
For our grading criteria we considered the crime rates including violent crime and property crimes, housing affordability and value, job availability and the quality of the public schools. We were shocked at how many cities in Colorado have a negative reputation.
For your consideration, here are the 20 worst places to live in Colorado and the reasons why.
20. Trinidad, Colorado
Out There kicks off our list of the 20 worst places to live in Colorado with their interpretation of the top five cities. Although it's close to the latest state park to be installed, the town currently lacks the appeal that would draw families to the area.
Trinidad is near Colorado's border with New Mexico. It's a small town that has low employment opportunities and the values of the homes in the area are also low. The prospects for families in Trinidad are not that great.
19. Delta, Colorado
Delta is a town with a population of just 8,915 residents. It's named for the geography of the area because it sits at the junction of the Gunnison and Uncompagre Rivers. There isn't much in the way of entertainment in the small community. The public schools have low funding and they're not that well rated. While there are plenty of outdoor recreational activities if you're an outdoorsy type person, there isn't a lot of incentive to live in Delta.
