Fort Carson, CO

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 5/10
visibility Safety 4/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
18,447 332.4M (US)
Median Age
22.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
95.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
27.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$61,783 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
89.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
12 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
38.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$431,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$588 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$2,037 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
0.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

El Paso County
5
Colorado Springs Metro Area
5
Colorado
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

El Paso County
6
Colorado Springs Metro Area
6
Colorado
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 0 5 25
Feb 0 6 27
Mar 1 12 34
Apr 1 10 41
May 2 2 50
Jun 2 0 59
Jul 2 0 65
Aug 3 0 63
Sep 1 0 55
Oct 1 4 44
Nov 1 6 33
Dec 0 7 25

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 41% of residents leaning left and 50% leaning right.

Liberal (42%) (51%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 40%
Hillary Clinton 43%
Other 17%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 5, CO State Senate District 12, CO State House District 21, CO
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Schools

Fountain Middle School
2 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Welte Education Center
2 miles, E • 1.9 star
Aragon Elementary School
3 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Mesa Elementary School
3 miles, E • 1.9 star
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Colleges

Pikes Peak Community College
6 miles, N • 1.4 star
Intellitec College-Colorado Springs
10 miles, N • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Uch-Memorial Health System
11 miles, N • 4.1 star
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Airports

Pueblo Memorial Airport
31 miles, S • 1 star
Denver International Airport
81 miles, NE • 5 star
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