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.
| Community care facilities for the elderly | 10 |
| Percentage of population over age 55 | 21.2% |
| Number of museums within 30 miles | 41 |
| Number of libraries within the area | 13 |
| Number of movie theaters within 15 miles | 11 |
| Number of golf courses within 30 miles | 51 |
| Tax incentives for retirees | Yes |
| Median income for those aged 55–64 | $67,483 |
| Median income for those aged 65–74 | $50,255 |
| Median income for those aged 75 and up | $36,127 |
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