Colorado Springs, CO
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 396,145 |
| Crime: | High |
| Cost of Living: | Low |
| Health Care: | Comprehensive |
| Housing Price: | Average |
| Income: | Average |
Its location in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains puts Colorado Springs near what may be the most famous American mountain, Pikes Peak. The city began as a high-end resort town in the 1870s and was boosted by nearby gold and silver strikes. A later military boom laid the groundwork for a large high-tech industry, and fairly steady growth in tourism has been accompanied by an influx of evangelical Christians. The city's population of 396,145 lives in what is called an "alpine desert." That translates to a mild climate where temperature extremes are rare, with average January highs near 40 degrees and peak summer highs in the mid-80s.
| Population [details] | 396,145 |
| Percentage of population under 50 | 71.8% |
| Children per square mile [details] | 435.82 |
| Percentage of population who are college educated | 37.30% |
| High/low January temperature [details] | 39.77 °F/11.87 °F |
| High/low July temperature [details] | 84.75 °F/52.4 °F |
| Annual precipitation [details] | 15.88 in. |
| Total crime risk [details] | 127 |
| Cost of living [details] | 92.9 |
| State sales tax | 2.90% |
| Closest city of 500,000+ (and distance) | Denver (48.38 miles) |
| Closest airport (and distance) | CITY OF COLORADO SPRINGS MUNICIPAL (6.00 miles) |
| Recreational activities [details] | Boating/Sailing, Golf, Health and fitness, Skiing/Snowshoeing, Swimming, Trails and wildlife, Travel |
| Cultural activities | Books and reading, Charitable activities and contributions, Cultural and art events, Current affairs, Gourmet food, Movie theaters, Museums, Wineries |
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