Black Forest, CO
Living in Black Forest
Bikeability3
Walkability5
Commute26
Public Transit5
Affordability8
Public Safety78
Airports53
Hospitals95
Colleges46
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools46
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
14kPopulation+627 (2010–19)
48 y Median Age+4 (2010–19)
58%College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
83%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years18%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years33%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black1%
Caucasian86%
Hispanic or Latino8%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school4%
High school graduate11%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree32%
Graduate degree27%
Households
Family household83%
Householder living alone14%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$120kMedian Household Income+$16k (2010–19)
98%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
34 mi Average Commute
88%Lived Here Last Year-3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K5%
$25K to $49K11%
$50K to $74K12%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K14%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K or more23%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector72%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance5%
Factory and transportation7%
Mgt, science, and arts55%
Military1%
Sales and office21%
Service11%
Commute
Car, truck, or van85%
Public transportation<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home13%
Housing
$547kMedian Home Value+$117k (2010–19)
41%Built 2000 or Later
$1.6kMedian Monthly Rent+$605 (2010–19)
89%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached97%
Mobile home1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later8%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200928%
Built 1990 to 199922%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 19592%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier3%
Home Value
$50K to $99K<1%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K to $249K1%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K19%
$400K to $499K16%
$500K to $749K38%
$750K to $999K15%
$1M to $1.49M3%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity13%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas14%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas67%
Wood3%
Crime
Violent Crime in Black Forest
United States45
Colorado43
Colorado Springs Metro Area53
El Paso County54
Property Crime in Black Forest
United States48
Colorado55
Colorado Springs Metro Area62
El Paso County63
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (30%)(65%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton32%
Donald Trump61%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24 | 0 | 8 |
| Feb | 27 | 0 | 7 |
| Mar | 34 | 1 | 14 |
| Apr | 41 | 2 | 12 |
| May | 51 | 2 | 3 |
| Jun | 60 | 2 | 0 |
| Jul | 65 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 64 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 56 | 1 | 1 |
| Oct | 45 | 1 | 6 |
| Nov | 33 | 1 | 9 |
| Dec | 24 | 1 | 9 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Black Forest
Inland Flooding64
Tornado20
Blizzard7
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Black Forest, CO
Private Schools
Private Schools near Black Forest, CO
Primrose School of Briargate
9 miles, SW
Rocky Mountain Montessori Academy
9 miles, SW
Primrose School of Cottonwood Creek
10 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Black Forest, CO
Nazarene Bible College
11 miles, SW
United States Air Force Academy
12 miles, W
University of Colorado Colorado Springs
13 miles, SW
Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs
14 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Black Forest, CO
Peak View Behavioral Health
9 miles, S
Uchealth Grandview Hospital
13 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Black Forest, CO
City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport
18 miles, S
Pueblo Memorial Airport
54 miles, S
Denver International Airport
55 miles, N
Aspen-Pitkin County Airport-Sardy Field
118 miles, W