Westcliffe
City in Colorado, United States
Overview
Westcliffe is a small, charming mountain town set in Colorado's Wet Mountain Valley, famed for its dark skies, stunning views of the Sangre de Cristo Range, and peaceful atmosphere. It's a hub for outdoor adventure, arts communities, and local culture, welcoming visitors to experience authentic rural Colorado.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Colorado
Population
435
Time Zone
America/Denver
Coordinates
38.13°, -105.47°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
80
Female Safety
70
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,845
Local Cost
$1,310
Local Income
$2,200
Cashless
60
English
100
Temperature
6.6°C
Summer Avg
18.2°C
Winter Avg
-4.6°C
Record High
33.5°C
Record Low
-27.9°C
Humidity
54%
Precipitation
383 mm
Internet Speed
130 Mbps
Upload
92 Mbps
Latency
15 ms
City Vibrancy
13
Coworking
0
Cafes
5
Nightlife
1
Parks
7
Transport
31
Walk Score
31
Footways
61.0
Airport
CNE
Distance
45 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-23.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 12 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 60/100.