Rocky Ford, CO
Living in Rocky Ford
Bikeability12
Walkability4
Commute90
Public Transit2
Affordability100
Public Safety75
Airports28
Hospitals53
Colleges36
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools15
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
3.8kPopulation-136 (2010–19)
35 y Median Age
16%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
64%Family Households-4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years25%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over10%
Diversity
Black<1%
Caucasian34%
Hispanic or Latino59%
Multiracial6%
Native American1%
Education
Less than high school18%
High school graduate32%
Some College35%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household64%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$30kMedian Household Income+$3k (2010–19)
71%Above Poverty+3% (2010–19)
20 mi Average Commute
86%Lived Here Last Year+9% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K40%
$25K to $49K34%
$50K to $74K12%
$75K to $99K7%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector68%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance20%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts28%
Sales and office9%
Service30%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$74kMedian Home Value+$3.8k (2010–19)
<1%Built 2000 or Later
$521Median Monthly Rent+$158 (2010–19)
46%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached78%
Multiple units6%
Mobile home5%
Boat, RV, etc1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 2009<1%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 196916%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier32%
Home Value
Less than $50K30%
$50K to $99K48%
$100K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K to $249K1%
$250K to $299K2%
$400K to $499K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity14%
LP gas1%
Utility gas83%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Rocky Ford
United States45
Colorado43
Otero County21
Property Crime in Rocky Ford
United States48
Colorado55
Otero County40
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (42%)(55%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton38%
Donald Trump55%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31 | 0 | 5 |
| Feb | 35 | 0 | 4 |
| Mar | 44 | 1 | 5 |
| Apr | 53 | 1 | 2 |
| May | 63 | 2 | 0 |
| Jun | 72 | 2 | 0 |
| Jul | 78 | 2 | 0 |
| Aug | 76 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep | 67 | 1 | 0 |
| Oct | 54 | 1 | 2 |
| Nov | 41 | 0 | 3 |
| Dec | 31 | 0 | 5 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Rocky Ford
Inland Flooding23
Tornado13
Blizzard4
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Rocky Ford, CO
Private Schools
Private Schools near Rocky Ford, CO
St John Neumann Catholic School
50 miles, W
The McClelland School
51 miles, W
Trinity Lutheran School
52 miles, W
St Therese Catholic School
52 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Rocky Ford, CO
Colorado State University-Pueblo
50 miles, W
Colorado College
81 miles, NW
University of Colorado Colorado Springs
82 miles, NW
Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs
84 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Rocky Ford, CO
Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center
11 miles, SE
St Mary Corwin Med Ctr, Centura Health
51 miles, W
Parkview Medical Center, Inc
51 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Rocky Ford, CO
Pueblo Memorial Airport
45 miles, W
City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport
74 miles, NW
Denver International Airport
135 miles, N
Garden City Regional Airport
163 miles, E