Rocky Ford, Colorado

Population 3,950

Rocky Ford is located in Otero County, CO. The population is 3,950, making Rocky Ford the 2nd largest city in Otero County.

There are 3 public schools in Rocky Ford with an average Homefacts rating of C. The total crime rate for Rocky Ford is very low , and there are 25 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Rocky Ford is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Rocky Ford property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Rocky Ford include Swink, Manzanola and La Junta Gardens.

Rocky Ford Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Average
  • No High School Diploma: 15.6%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 69.5%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 14.9%

Crime Rate

58.11% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 344
  • Violent Crimes: 458
  • Robbery: 43
  • Burglary: 1
  • Property Crime: 5
  • Larceny Theft: 3

Registered Offenders

78.61% Higher than national avg.
  • 25 offenders in Rocky Ford
  • 63.29 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

42 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 1
  • Registered Polluters: 0
  • Superfunds: 2
  • Tanks & Spills: 39

Unemployment

Moderate 4.4%
  • Colorado unemployment average: 3.3%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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3 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 3 K-12 public schools in Rocky Ford, CO and 0 private schools. Homefacts rates Rocky Ford's schools as Average, with an overall C rating.

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5 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2005, the city of Rocky Ford, CO issued 5 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2004, the city of Rocky Ford, CO issued 1 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $703
  • 1 Bedroom: $708
  • 2 Bedrooms: $931
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,186
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,515

Zip Codes

81067

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Environmental Hazards

42 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (156/156)
    Rocky Ford, CO has 100% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
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  • UV Index HIGH 5.6 Average
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 29.77°
  • February 32.2°
  • March 45°
  • April 51.9°
  • May 61.33°
  • June 74.35°
  • July 80.37°
  • August 75.4°
  • September 66.03°
  • October 52.57°
  • November 40.67°
  • December 28.3°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Rocky Ford, CO

Earthquakes
Rocky Ford, CO has a low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Rocky Ford, CO has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Rocky Ford, CO has a high risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Rocky Ford, CO has a low risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Rocky Ford, CO: $29,250

Unemployment

Unemployment in Rocky Ford is 4.4%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 3.3% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 51.30%
White Collar - 48.70%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. John Hickenlooper
  • Sen. Michael F. Bennet
  • Sen. Cory Gardner

City Representatives

  • Ken Buck

Neighborhood Info

2 Airports view all

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3 Cemeteries view all

1 FCC Tower view all

1 Fire Station view all

0 Hospitals view all

  • No hospitals found in Rocky Ford, CO

1 Library view all

1 Police Station view all

1 Retirement Home view all

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