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Air Force Academy, CO

Full City Profile · Colorado · El Paso County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
6,701 Population 671/sq mi density
$93,889 Median Income $20,100 per capita
$2,223 Median Rent 27.5% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature 297 sunny days/yr
136 Violent Crime/100K 2,381 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$93,889 median income, 0.4% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
136 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
35.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Air Force Academy, CO

At a Glance

Median Income
$93,889
25% above
$20,100 per capita
Median Rent
$2,223/mo
91% above
27.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
136/100K
64% below
2,381/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
35.4%
5% above
98.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.4%
89% below
10.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.6%
2% above
14.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
297 sunny days/yr

How Air Force Academy Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Air Force Academy's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
125%
Rent
191%
Poverty
88%
Bachelor's
105%
Unemployment
11%
Crime
36%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Air Force Academy a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Air Force Academy residents earn a median household income of $93,889 , which is 25% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,100. The unemployment rate stands at 0.4% (89% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 25,331 business establishments, including 1,567 restaurants.

Safety & Crime

Air Force Academy reports 136 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 64% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,381/100K.

Education

35.4% of adults in Air Force Academy hold a bachelor's degree or higher (5% above the national average). 98.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Air Force Academy has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population6,701
Median Age20.9 yrs
Density671/mi²
Male / Female66% / 34%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans35.1%

Economy

A+
Median Income$93,889
Per Capita$20,100
Unemployment0.4%
Poverty10.9%
County GDP$55,117M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,298

Housing

B+
Home ValueN/A
Rent$2,223
Ownership0.0%
Zillow$750,955
Housing Units662
Rent Burden27.5%

Crime

F
Violent136/100K
Property2,381/100K

Health

Obesity32.6%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking14.5%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death9,566/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days297/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation6,779 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+35.4%
High School+98.2%
Graduate+22.6%
School Score6.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 54% / D 44%
Commute12 min
Broadband97.9%
Internet Speed114 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries17

Did You Know?

The median home in Air Force Academy was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Denver International (61 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.430 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
3.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 114 Mbps.
There are 1,567 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 79 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.