Rock Creek Park, CO

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 3/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 4/10
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
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
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
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
126 332.4M (US)
Median Age
57.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
100.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
100.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$129,712 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
100.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
17 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$630,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$882 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$644 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
100.0% 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 6 26
Feb 0 6 28
Mar 1 12 35
Apr 2 10 42
May 2 3 51
Jun 2 0 60
Jul 3 0 66
Aug 4 0 64
Sep 1 1 56
Oct 1 4 45
Nov 1 6 34
Dec 1 8 26

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 24% of residents leaning left and 71% leaning right.

Liberal (24%) (72%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 77%
Hillary Clinton 18%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 5, CO State Senate District 12, CO State House District 18, CO
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Schools

Carson Middle School
3 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Weikel Elementary School
3 miles, NE • 2.8 star
Mountainside Elementary School
4 miles, NE • 1.9 star
Patriot Elementary School
4 miles, NE • 1.4 star
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Colleges

Pikes Peak Community College
5 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Intellitec College-Colorado Springs
9 miles, NE • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Uch-Memorial Health System
10 miles, NE • 4.1 star
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Airports

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