Prowers County, CO

Living in Prowers County

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Bikeability 12
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Walkability 17
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Commute 100
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Public Transit 5
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Affordability 90
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Public Safety 94
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Airports 11
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Hospitals 55
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Colleges 25
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Schools 21
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Residents

12k Population -712 (2010–19)
38  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
18% College-Educated
65% Family Households -2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over8%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian59%
Hispanic or Latino38%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school20%
High school graduate26%
Some College36%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree7%

Households

Family household65%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$42k Median Household Income +$8k (2010–19)
82% Above Poverty +4% (2010–19)
16  mi Average Commute
85% Lived Here Last Year +6% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K29%
$25K to $49K30%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government9%
Private sector68%
Self-employed8%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance16%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts33%
Sales and office22%
Service17%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Motorcycle<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$106k Median Home Value +$23k (2010–19)
7% Built 2000 or Later
$487 Median Monthly Rent +$120 (2010–19)
53% Owner-Occupied -2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached73%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home12%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 194911%
Built 1939 or earlier21%

Home Value

Less than $50K17%
$50K to $99K30%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K2%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity11%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas7%
Utility gas79%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Prowers County

United States45
Colorado43

Property Crime in Prowers County

United States48
Colorado55

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (28%)(68%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton24%
Donald Trump70%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 30 0 6
Feb 34 0 4
Mar 43 1 5
Apr 53 1 1
May 63 2 0
Jun 73 2 0
Jul 78 3 0
Aug 76 2 0
Sep 67 1 0
Oct 54 1 1
Nov 41 0 2
Dec 30 0 5

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Prowers County

Inland Flooding34
Tornado32
Blizzard7
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Prowers County, CO

Private Schools

Private Schools near Prowers County, CO

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Colleges

Colleges near Prowers County, CO

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Colorado College
145 miles, NW

Hospitals

Hospitals near Prowers County, CO

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Prowers Medical Center
14 miles, NW
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Airports

Airports near Prowers County, CO

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