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Rocky Ford, CO
B
Population: 3,876
Home Price: $81,900
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Overview
Rocky Ford is a small town in the state of Colorado with a population of 3,876. The cost of living is low making it one of the most affordable places to live in the US. Rocky Ford has a cool summer and wet winter climate.
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Small Town
Living Costs:
Low Cost
Employment:
(F) Poor
Cultural Diversity:
(B) Good
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
(F) Poor
Safety Rating:
NA
Public Transport:
(D) Fair
Average Commute:
19.9 minutes
Walkability:
(F) Poor
Climate:
Cool Summer and Wet Winter
Shopping Mall:
-
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
-
Social and Economic Statistics of Rocky Ford, CO
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Rocky Ford
Colorado
United States
Per Capita Income
$17,642
$39,472
$32,693
Median Household Income
$29,822
$75,745
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
10.4%
5.1%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
21.0%
7.7%
10.5%
Age
Rocky Ford
Colorado
United States
Median Age
36.7
42.3
42.3
Gender
Rocky Ford
Colorado
United States
Male
51.4%
51.2%
49.8%
Female
48.6%
48.8%
50.2%
Race
Rocky Ford
Colorado
United States
White
83.6%
86.1%
80.3%
Black or African American
0.1%
1.0%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.7%
1.4%
2.7%
Asian
1.1%
1.4%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.1%
0.2%
Other Race
7.5%
2.9%
2.7%
Multiracial
7.0%
7.2%
5.2%
Housing Information
Rocky Ford
Colorado
United States
Median Home Price
$81,900
$350,574
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$529
$1,036
$801
Family Households
39.8%
39.8%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
33.1%
33.1%
26.2%
Homeowners
65.3%
72.5%
72.9%
Renters
34.7%
27.5%
27.1%
Education
Rocky Ford
Colorado
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
12.0%
4.6%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
35.0%
35.0%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
22.8%
22.6%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
11.1%
9.8%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
7.9%
22.3%
15.0%
Proficiency
Rocky Ford
Colorado
United States
Mathematics
21.5%
32.1%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
40.0%
45.1%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Rocky Ford
Colorado
United States
Murder
NA
2.2
3.0
Rape
NA
57.8
38.0
Robbery
NA
22.0
40.7
Assault
NA
215.9
188.5
Property Crime
Rocky Ford
Colorado
United States
Burglary
NA
403.0
336.1
Theft
NA
25235.8
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
NA
472.8
167.1
Arson
NA
12.7
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Rocky Ford, CO
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
indian food
food truck
sopapilla
bucatini
hot wings
flavor profiles
cheesecake
mcdonalds
restaurant
delicious
ice cream
chicken wings
bacon
beef
hamburger
fried chicken
grilling
cocktails
waffles
dessert
football
college football
wrestling
baseball
teams
fitness
nba
coaches
basketball
gaming
swimming
tennis
mlb
athletics
hockey
softball
coaching
nfl
gallery
painting
nfts
artists
books
fitness
gaming
youtuber
collector
hunting
fishing
sports
longestrunning
emmy winner
podcasts
gaming
recreation
tv
communications
comedy
drama
space
summer
mountain
sports
mountains
parks trails
landscaping
skiing
gardens
visitors
wildlife
swimming
hunting
fishing
winter
bbts
walmarts
food truck
mcdonalds
restaurant
coffee shop
liquor store
grocery
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