ZIP Code 81067

Rocky Ford is a statutory city located in Otero County, Colorado, United States. The population was 3,957 at the 2010 census. The community was named for a rocky ford near the original town site. The city is noted for its watermelon, cantaloupe and agriculture due to its soil content and fluctuation in temperatures providing great growing conditions. It is located at 38°34N 103°4317W (38.051000, -103.721387).According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.7 square miles (4.4 km²), of which, 1.5 square miles of it is land and 0.58% is water. The median income for a household in the city was $23,359, and the medianincome for a family was $29,470. The per capita income for the city is $12,742, and about 14.6% of families and 20.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 28.2% of those under age 18 and 11.6 per cent of those age 65 or over. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 3.07, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. In 2000, there were 4,286 people, 1,655 households, and 1,136 families residing in Rocky Ford. The racial makeup of the city. was 72.42% White, 0.40% African American,1.47% Native American, 0.12% Pacific Islander, 21.86% from other races, and 2.99% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 57.14%.

Geography

Rocky Ford is located at 38°34N 103°4317W (38.051000, -103.721387).According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.7 square miles (4.4 km²) of which, 1.6 square miles is land and 0.58% is water. The city is located in the South Dakota Bootheel region of the Dakotas. The town has a population of about 2,000. It is one of the smallest cities in the state of South Dakota, with a population in excess of 2,500. The population of the city was 2,100 at the 2010 census. The state's population at the time of the 2010 Census was 3,071. The U.N. World Health Organization estimates the population of Rocky Ford to be 2,074. The United States Census Bureau estimates the city's population to be 1,816. The area's population is 1,716. It has a land area of  1.7 square miles (4.4 km²) and a water area of 0.58 square miles (1.6 sq mi) of it is land, of which 1.5 square kilometers (0.8 sq mi) is land. The county seat is Ford, which is located on the banks of the Little Snake River. It was the site of the Battle of the Snake River, a major battle between Native Americans and Native Americans.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there were 4,286 people, 1,655 households, and 1,136 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,521.8 inhabitants per square mile (973.7/km²). There were 1,852 housing units at an average density of 1,089.7 per squaremile (420.7 /km²) The racial makeup of the city was 72.42% White, 0.40% African American, 1.47% Native American, 0.,75% Asian, 0,12% Pacific Islander, 21.86% from other races, and 2.99% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 57.14% of the population. The city's population was spread out, with 28.2% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 23.9% from 25 to 44, and 21.6% from 45 to 64. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, There were 95.9 males. ForEvery 100 females age 18 and over, There are 91.2 males. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 3.07. The per capita income for the city is $12,742. About 14.6%. of families and 20.3% of people were below the poverty line, including 28. 2% of those under age 18.

Economy

Rocky Ford is noted for its watermelon, cantaloupe and agriculture. The soil content and fluctuation in temperatures providing great growing conditions. The area is known for its agriculture due to its soil content. The town is located on the Ohio River, which runs through the town. It has a population of around 2,000,000. The city is located in the Ohio Valley, one of the most fertile areas in the U.S. and is located near the Ohio-Pennsylvania border. It is also known as the birthplace of John Wayne, who was born in the town in 1858. It was also the site of the Great Depression, which began in earnest in the 1930s and has been a source of pride for the town ever since. It also has a reputation for being a great place to grow watermelon and cantaloupes, among other crops. The town has a history of being involved in agriculture, particularly in the production of watermelons and canteloupe, which are popular in the area. The region has a long history of agriculture and is known as a hotbed for watermelon production. The state has also been known to be a hot spot for agriculture in the United States, especially in the late 1800s and early 1900s, when it was known for growing watermelon in its fertile soil.  The town's watermelon population peaked in the 1950s and 1960s, with a total of 2,500,000 people.

Transportation

Rocky Ford is part of Colorado's Bustang network. Is it along the Lamar-Pueblo-Colorado Springs Outrider line. It's on the Colorado Springs-Lamar line, which runs from Denver to Pueblo. It also runs from Colorado Springs to Colorado Springs, which is along the Colorado River. It is also on the Denver-Laram line, and the Colorado City-Larimer line. The line also runs between Colorado Springs and Colorado Springs. It was built in the 1950s and '60s, and was called the "Outrider" line.

Air Quality, Water Quality, Superfund Sites & UV Index

The Air Quality index is in Rocky Ford, Otero County, Colorado = 98. These Air Quality index is based on annual reports from the EPA. Higher values are better (100=best). The number of ozone alert days is used as an indicator of air quality, as are the amounts of seven pollutants including particulates, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, lead, and volatile organic chemicals. The Water Quality Index is 80. A measure of the quality of an area’s water supply as rated by the EPA. Higher values are better (100=best). The EPA has a complex method of measuring the watershed quality, using 15 indicators such as pollutants, turbidity, sediments, and toxic discharges. The Superfund Sites Index is 99. Higher is better (100=best). Based upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts. The UV Index in Rocky Ford = 5.3 and is a measure of an area's exposure to the sun's ultraviolet rays. This is most often a combination of sunny weather, altitude, and latitude. The UV Index has been defined by the WHO (www.who.int/news-room/questions-and-answers/item/radiation-the-ultraviolet-(uv)-index) and is uniform worldwide.

Employed

The most recent city population of 22,583 individuals with a median age of 38.3 age the population dropped by -6.40% in Rocky Ford, Otero County, Colorado population since 2000 and are distributed over a density of 2,300 residents per square mile of area (880/km²). There are average 2.47 people per household in the 1,579 households with an average household income of $30,782 a year. The unemployment rate in Alabama is 6.00% of the available work force and has growths 0.95% over the most recent 12-month period and the projected change in job supply over the next decade based on migration patterns, economic growth, and other factors will increase by 35.90%. The number of physicians in Rocky Ford per 100,000 population = 104.

Weather

The annual rainfall in Rocky Ford = 11.9 inches and the annual snowfall = 23.2 inches. The annual number of days with measurable precipitation (over .01 inch) = 55. The average number of days per year that are predominantly sunny = 255. 93 degrees Fahrenheit is the average daily high temperature for the month of July and 13.5 degrees Fahrenheit is the average daily low temperature for the month of January. The Comfort Index (higher=better) is 50, where higher values mean a more pleasant climate. The Comfort Index measure recognizes that humidity by itself isn't the problem. (Have you noticed nobody ever complains about the weather being 'cold and humid?) It's in the summertime that we notice the humidity the most, when it's hot and muggy. Our Comfort Index uses a combination of afternoon summer temperature and humidity to closely predict the effect that the humidity will have on people.

Median Home Cost

The percentage of housing units in Rocky Ford, Otero County, Colorado which are owned by the occupant = 56.10%. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, or room occupied as separate living quarters. The average age of homes = 55 years with median home cost = $67,020 and home appreciation of -9.38%. This is the value of the years most recent home sales data. Its important to note that this is not the average (or arithmetic mean). The median home price is the middle value when you arrange all the sales prices of homes from lowest to highest. This is a better indicator than the average, because the median is not changed as much by a few unusually high or low values. The property tax rate of $5.08 shown here is the rate per $1,000 of home value. If for simplification for example the tax rate is $14.00 and the home value is $250,000, the property tax would be $14.00 x ($250,000/1000), or $3500. This is the 'effective' tax rate.

Study

The local school district spends $5,524 per student. There are 12.5 students for each teacher in the school, 195 students for each Librarian and 210 students for each Counselor. 4.95% of the area’s population over the age of 25 with an Associate Degree or other 2-year college degree, 10.05% with a master’s degree, Ph.D. or other advanced college degree and 3.56% with high school diplomas or high school equivalency degrees (GEDs).