Colorado
Rocky Ford is a small town in Colorado with a population of 3,843. Residents earn $35,658 per year, which is 53% below the national average.
Based on current data, Rocky Ford receives an overall livability score of 2.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Rocky Ford has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Rocky Ford is $35,658, 53% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.6%, indicating a healthy job market. The poverty rate of 22.5% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Rocky Ford is $126,100, 55% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $756 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Rocky Ford is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 128 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 154 per 100,000, 92% below the national average.
11.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Rocky Ford experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.6 inches, including 24.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 83.3% |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 16.7% |
| 25% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $35,658 |
| 53% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $18,222 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,069 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $43,934 |
| Unemployment | 3.6% |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 22.5% |
| 81% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 76 |
| County GDP | $176M |
| Healthcare | 5 |
| Retail | 11 |
| Commute Time | 18.2 min |
| Work from Home | 2.1% |
| Census Median | $126,100 |
| 55% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $145,449 |
| Census Median Rent | $756 |
| 35% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,083 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,161 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,429 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,861 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,178 |
| Owner-Occupied | 65.7% |
| Obesity | 39.8% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 15.5% |
| Heart Disease | 7.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.9% |
| Asthma | 11.6% |
| COPD | 9.2% |
| Stroke | 4.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 34.3% |
| Depression | 23.6% |
| Mental Distress | 20.5% |
| Physical Distress | 19.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 91.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 68.5% |
| Premature Death | 16,105/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 2.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 5 |
| Total Violent | 128.2/100K |
| 66% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 128.2/100K |
| Total Property | 153.9/100K |
| 92% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 102.6/100K |
| Theft | 51.3/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 53.8°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 12.6 inches |
| 67% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 24.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 4,184 ft (1,275 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,288/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.0499°N, 103.7221°W |
| County FIPS | 08025 |
Winner: Republican by 47.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 11.9% |
| 65% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 90.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.90 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 2,288/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.7 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 5 |
| Retail Stores | 11 |
| Avg Commute | 18.2 min |
| Work from Home | 2.1% |