Security-Widefield, CO
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 35,411 |
| Crime: | Low |
| Cost of Living: | Low |
| Health Care: | Limited |
| Housing Price: | Low |
| Income: | Average |
Climate
Security-Widefield experiences a mild climate with low humidity and snowfall less than the Colorado norm.
Geography
Part of the Fountain Valley, the city is southeast of Colorado Springs and contains the Big Johnson Reservoir.
Recreation
Mountains and ski resorts are nearby; the city's Widefield Community Park includes Carp Lake.
Historical
The area was mostly hay and corn fields until 1953, when development began in Security. Development in Widefield began in 1965.
Economy
Major industries in Security-Widefield include education, healthcare and social services, manufacturing, and retail trade.
| Math score of schools here versus the state average [details] | Higher |
| Reading score of schools here versus the state average[details] | Higher |
| Number of elementary schools | 10 |
| Number of middle schools | 2 |
| Number of high schools | 3 |
| America's Best Colleges in the location itself / within 30 miles / within 50 miles | 0 / 0 / 0 |
High schools ranked by U.S. News
| Name | City/State | Medal | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| No data available. | |||
Colleges ranked by U.S. News
| Name | City/State | Rank | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado College | Colorado Springs, CO | #30, Lib. Arts | 2,075 |
| Colorado State University--Pueblo | Pueblo, CO | Tier 4, Lib. Arts | 5,903 |
| DeVry University--Colorado Springs | Colorado Springs, CO | Unranked | N/A |
| United States Air Force Academy | USAF Academy, CO | #1, Bacc. Coll. (W) | 4,467 |
| University of Colorado--Colorado Springs | Colorado Springs, CO | #32, U.-Master's (W) | 8,660 |
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