West Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs, CO
Living in West Colorado Springs
Bikeability37
Walkability39
Commute73
Public Transit28
Affordability88
Public Safety40
Airports46
Hospitals92
Colleges44
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools41
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
35kPopulation+3.6k (2010–19)
43 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
-College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
57%Family Households+1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years13%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black3%
Caucasian80%
Hispanic or Latino11%
Multiracial3%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Households
Family household57%
Householder living alone35%
Householder not living alone8%
Economy
$68kMedian Household Income+$11k (2010–19)
89%Above Poverty
23 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K18%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more7%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector67%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van87%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Walked3%
Worked at home8%
Housing
$294kMedian Home Value+$50k (2010–19)
11%Built 2000 or Later
$824Median Monthly Rent+$161 (2010–19)
54%Owner-Occupied
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached7%
1 unit, detached55%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home3%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 198918%
Built 1970 to 197920%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier10%
Home Value
Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K to $249K13%
$250K to $299K13%
$300K to $399K23%
$400K to $499K13%
$500K to $749K10%
$750K to $999K3%
$1M to $1.49M3%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity23%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas2%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas74%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in West Colorado Springs
United States45
Colorado43
Colorado Springs Metro Area53
El Paso County54
Property Crime in West Colorado Springs
United States48
Colorado55
Colorado Springs Metro Area62
El Paso County63
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (32%)(63%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton31%
Donald Trump61%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24 | 0 | 6 |
| Feb | 26 | 0 | 6 |
| Mar | 33 | 1 | 13 |
| Apr | 40 | 1 | 11 |
| May | 49 | 2 | 3 |
| Jun | 58 | 2 | 0 |
| Jul | 64 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 62 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 54 | 1 | 1 |
| Oct | 44 | 1 | 5 |
| Nov | 33 | 1 | 6 |
| Dec | 24 | 0 | 8 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in West Colorado Springs
Inland Flooding64
Tornado16
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near West Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs, CO
Private Schools
Private Schools near West Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs, CO
Corpus Christi School
2 miles, E
The University School
2 miles, S
Springs Baptist Academy
2 miles, E
Colorado Springs Christian Schools
3 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near West Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs, CO
Colorado College
3 miles, SE
University of Colorado Colorado Springs
3 miles, NE
Nazarene Bible College
6 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near West Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs, CO
Uchealth Grandview Hospital
3 miles, NE
Uch-Memorial Health System
4 miles, SE
Cedar Springs Behavioral Health System
5 miles, S
Airports
Airports near West Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs, CO
City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport
10 miles, SE
Pueblo Memorial Airport
45 miles, SE
Denver International Airport
69 miles, N
Aspen-Pitkin County Airport-Sardy Field
111 miles, W