Palmer Lake, CO
Living in Palmer Lake
Bikeability
15
Walkability
49
Commute
42
Public Transit
17
Affordability
46
Public Safety
69
Airports
52
Hospitals
94
Colleges
47
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
54
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
2.9k
Population
+992 (2010–19)
40 y
Median Age
+8 (2010–19)
34%
College-Educated
-6% (2010–19)
64%
Family Households
+6% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years30%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian78%
Hispanic or Latino18%
Multiracial2%
Education
Less than high school7%
High school graduate21%
Some College38%
Bachelor's degree23%
Graduate degree11%
Households
Family household64%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$77k
Median Household Income
+$18k (2010–19)
92%
Above Poverty
29 mi
Average Commute
70%
Lived Here Last Year
-2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K15%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K5%
$75K to $99K20%
$100K to $124K13%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government10%
Private sector64%
Self-employed12%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation7%
Mgt, science, and arts36%
Sales and office21%
Service22%
Commute
Car, truck, or van87%
Motorcycle<1%
Walked4%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$290k
Median Home Value
+$45k (2010–19)
18%
Built 2000 or Later
$860
Median Monthly Rent
-$17 (2010–19)
77%
Owner-Occupied
+24% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached75%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home17%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 198919%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier12%
Home Value
Less than $50K16%
$100K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K to $249K13%
$250K to $299K15%
$300K to $399K33%
$400K to $499K8%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M1%
House Heating Type
Electricity5%
LP gas2%
Utility gas91%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Palmer Lake
United States45
Colorado43
Colorado Springs Metro Area53
El Paso County54
Property Crime in Palmer Lake
United States48
Colorado55
Colorado Springs Metro Area62
El Paso County63
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (53%)(42%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton55%
Donald Trump39%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25 | 0 | 8 |
| Feb | 26 | 0 | 7 |
| Mar | 33 | 1 | 14 |
| Apr | 41 | 2 | 12 |
| May | 50 | 2 | 3 |
| Jun | 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Jul | 65 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 63 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 55 | 1 | 1 |
| Oct | 44 | 1 | 6 |
| Nov | 33 | 1 | 9 |
| Dec | 24 | 1 | 9 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Palmer Lake
Inland Flooding70
Tornado19
Blizzard8
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Palmer Lake, CO
Private Schools
Private Schools near Palmer Lake, CO
St Peter Catholic School
3 miles, SE
Family of Christ Child Development Center
6 miles, SE
Colorado Springs Christian School
11 miles, SW
Primrose School of Briargate
12 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Palmer Lake, CO
United States Air Force Academy
7 miles, S
Nazarene Bible College
13 miles, SE
Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs
16 miles, S
University of Colorado Colorado Springs
16 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Palmer Lake, CO
Children's Hospital Colorado-Colorado Springs
13 miles, SE
Uchealth Pikes Peak Regional Hospital
13 miles, SW
Uchealth Grandview Hospital
15 miles, S
Peak View Behavioral Health
16 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Palmer Lake, CO
City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport
24 miles, SE
Denver International Airport
53 miles, N
Pueblo Memorial Airport
61 miles, S
Aspen-Pitkin County Airport-Sardy Field
105 miles, W