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Rocky Ford, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Crowley County County
Rocky Ford, CO
At a Glance
How Rocky Ford Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rocky Ford's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Rocky Ford a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Rocky Ford residents earn a median household income of $35,658 , which is 53% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $18,222. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 76 business establishments, including 48 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rocky Ford is $126,100 , 55% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $145,449. Median rent is $756/month, with 35.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1952.
Safety & Crime
Rocky Ford reports 128 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 66% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 154/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
11.9% of adults in Rocky Ford hold a bachelor's degree or higher (65% below the national average). 90.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rocky Ford has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.