At a Glance
Median Income
$61,783
$26,564 per capita
Median Rent
$2,046/mo
36.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
312/100K
2,503/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
27.2%
99.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.5%
11.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.8%
13.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Fort Carson Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fort Carson's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fort Carson a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Fort Carson residents earn a median household income of $61,783 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,564. The unemployment rate stands at 0.5% (86% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 25,331 business establishments, including 1,567 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Fort Carson reports 312 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 18% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,503/100K.
Education
27.2% of adults in Fort Carson hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(19% below the national average).
99.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fort Carson has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population18,447
Median Age22.1 yrs
Density660/mi²
Male / Female67% / 33%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans19.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$61,783
Per Capita$26,564
Unemployment0.5%
Poverty11.0%
County GDP$55,117M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,298
Housing
C
Home Value
Rent$2,046
Ownership0.0%
Zillow$391,746
Housing Units3,673
Rent Burden36.8%
Crime
F
Violent312/100K
Property2,503/100K
Health
Obesity31.8%
Diabetes11.8%
Smoking13.5%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death9,566/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain15.9 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation5,677 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.2%
High School+99.5%
Graduate+7.8%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 54% / D 44%
Commute11 min
Broadband97.9%
Internet Speed114 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries17
Did You Know?
Fort Carson was founded in 1942.
The median home in Fort Carson was built in 2002.
The nearest airport is Denver International (81 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.430 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
6.0% 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.
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