Adams County, CO
Living in Adams County
Bikeability36
Walkability26
Commute33
Public Transit46
Affordability44
Public Safety45
Airports70
Hospitals86
Colleges55
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools16
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
504kPopulation+79k (2010–19)
34 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
24%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
70%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years23%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years17%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Asian4%
Black3%
Caucasian50%
Hispanic or Latino40%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school16%
High school graduate29%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree17%
Graduate degree8%
Households
Family household70%
Householder living alone22%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$71kMedian Household Income+$17k (2010–19)
90%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
32 mi Average Commute
85%Lived Here Last Year+4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K13%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K or more6%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector77%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts31%
Military<1%
Sales and office23%
Service18%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van89%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation4%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$308kMedian Home Value+$112k (2010–19)
29%Built 2000 or Later
$1.2kMedian Monthly Rent+$438 (2010–19)
64%Owner-Occupied+1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached8%
1 unit, detached62%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home6%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200922%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier2%
Home Value
Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K3%
$100K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K to $249K13%
$250K to $299K16%
$300K to $399K29%
$400K to $499K12%
$500K to $749K8%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity24%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas73%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Adams County
United States45
Colorado43
Property Crime in Adams County
United States48
Colorado55
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (53%)(42%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton50%
Donald Trump41%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31 | 0 | 7 |
| Feb | 33 | 0 | 6 |
| Mar | 40 | 1 | 11 |
| Apr | 48 | 2 | 7 |
| May | 58 | 2 | 1 |
| Jun | 67 | 2 | 0 |
| Jul | 74 | 2 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep | 63 | 1 | 1 |
| Oct | 51 | 1 | 4 |
| Nov | 39 | 1 | 8 |
| Dec | 30 | 1 | 9 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Adams County
Inland Flooding33
Tornado29
Blizzard3
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Adams County, CO
Private Schools
Private Schools near Adams County, CO
Meadowlark Montessori School
16 miles, NW
Primrose School at Reunion
24 miles, W
Rocky Mountain Lutheran High School
25 miles, W
Zion Lutheran School
26 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Adams County, CO
Colorado State University-Global Campus
26 miles, SW
American Sentinel University
30 miles, SW
Platt College-Aurora
31 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Adams County, CO
Platte Valley Medical Center
24 miles, W
Children's Hospital Colorado
28 miles, W
University of Colorado Hospital Authority
29 miles, W
Aurora South Hospital and Medical Center
29 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Adams County, CO
Denver International Airport
18 miles, W
City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport
76 miles, S
Cheyenne Regional Airport-Jerry Olson Field
92 miles, N
Pueblo Memorial Airport
110 miles, S