Prowers County, CO
Living in Prowers County
Bikeability12
Walkability17
Commute100
Public Transit5
Affordability90
Public Safety94
Airports11
Hospitals55
Colleges25
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools21
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
12kPopulation-712 (2010–19)
38 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
18%College-Educated
65%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian59%
Hispanic or Latino38%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school20%
High school graduate26%
Some College36%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household65%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$42kMedian Household Income+$8k (2010–19)
82%Above Poverty+4% (2010–19)
16 mi Average Commute
85%Lived Here Last Year+6% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K29%
$25K to $49K30%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector68%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance16%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts33%
Sales and office22%
Service17%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Motorcycle<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$106kMedian Home Value+$23k (2010–19)
7%Built 2000 or Later
$487Median Monthly Rent+$120 (2010–19)
53%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached73%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home12%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 194911%
Built 1939 or earlier21%
Home Value
Less than $50K17%
$50K to $99K30%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K2%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity11%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas7%
Utility gas79%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Prowers County
United States45
Colorado43
Property Crime in Prowers County
United States48
Colorado55
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (28%)(68%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton24%
Donald Trump70%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30 | 0 | 6 |
| Feb | 34 | 0 | 4 |
| Mar | 43 | 1 | 5 |
| Apr | 53 | 1 | 1 |
| May | 63 | 2 | 0 |
| Jun | 73 | 2 | 0 |
| Jul | 78 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 76 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep | 67 | 1 | 0 |
| Oct | 54 | 1 | 1 |
| Nov | 41 | 0 | 2 |
| Dec | 30 | 0 | 5 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Prowers County
Inland Flooding34
Tornado32
Blizzard7
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Prowers County, CO
Private Schools
Private Schools near Prowers County, CO
Heritage Christian Academy
79 miles, SE
St Mary Catholic School
82 miles, E
High Plains Christian School
84 miles, E
St Dominic Elementary School
84 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Prowers County, CO
National American University-Garden City
84 miles, E
Oklahoma Panhandle State University
103 miles, SE
Colorado State University-Pueblo
121 miles, W
Colorado College
145 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Prowers County, CO
Prowers Medical Center
14 miles, NW
Hamilton County Hospital
35 miles, E
Southeast Colorado Hospital District
40 miles, S
Weisbrod Memorial County Hospital
42 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Prowers County, CO
Garden City Regional Airport
91 miles, E
Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport
101 miles, SE
Pueblo Memorial Airport
117 miles, W
City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport
138 miles, NW