Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado Springs, CO
Living in Peterson Air Force Base
Bikeability15
Walkability18
Commute55
Public Transit8
Affordability74
Public Safety44
Airports43
Hospitals90
Colleges43
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools33
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
13kPopulation+5.4k (2010–19)
27 y Median Age
-College-Educated+9% (2010–19)
87%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years31%
15 to 34 years34%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years10%
75 years and over2%
Diversity
Asian4%
Black14%
Caucasian58%
Hispanic or Latino15%
Multiracial6%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian1%
Other1%
Education
Households
Family household87%
Householder living alone10%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$83kMedian Household Income+$25k (2010–19)
95%Above Poverty+3% (2010–19)
26 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K6%
$25K to $49K13%
$50K to $74K24%
$75K to $99K27%
$100K to $124K13%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector60%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van92%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$202kMedian Home Value+$53k (2010–19)
61%Built 2000 or Later
$1.5kMedian Monthly Rent+$431 (2010–19)
63%Owner-Occupied+3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached10%
1 unit, detached89%
Multiple units<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later13%
Built 2010 to 201330%
Built 2000 to 200918%
Built 1990 to 199920%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 19795%
Built 1960 to 19691%
Built 1950 to 19591%
Built 1939 or earlier<1%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K<1%
$100K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K to $249K28%
$250K to $299K28%
$300K to $399K23%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K2%
House Heating Type
Electricity23%
LP gas2%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas73%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Peterson Air Force Base
United States45
Colorado43
Colorado Springs Metro Area53
El Paso County54
Property Crime in Peterson Air Force Base
United States48
Colorado55
Colorado Springs Metro Area62
El Paso County63
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (41%)(54%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton42%
Donald Trump44%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24 | 0 | 6 |
| Feb | 26 | 0 | 7 |
| Mar | 33 | 1 | 13 |
| Apr | 40 | 2 | 11 |
| May | 49 | 2 | 3 |
| Jun | 58 | 2 | 0 |
| Jul | 64 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 54 | 1 | 1 |
| Oct | 44 | 1 | 5 |
| Nov | 33 | 1 | 7 |
| Dec | 24 | 1 | 8 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Peterson Air Force Base
Inland Flooding63
Tornado17
Blizzard3
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado Springs, CO
Private Schools
Private Schools near Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado Springs, CO
Fountain Valley School of Colorado
4 miles, S
Springs Adventist Academy
4 miles, NW
The Hillsprings Learning Center
5 miles, W
St Mary's High School
6 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado Springs, CO
Colorado College
8 miles, NW
University of Colorado Colorado Springs
9 miles, NW
Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs
10 miles, NW
Nazarene Bible College
12 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado Springs, CO
Uch-Memorial Health System
6 miles, NW
Cedar Springs Behavioral Health System
7 miles, W
Evans ACH (FT Carson)
8 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado Springs, CO
City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport
1 miles, NW
Pueblo Memorial Airport
37 miles, S
Denver International Airport
73 miles, N
Aspen-Pitkin County Airport-Sardy Field
120 miles, W