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United States / Colorado / No Metro Area / Otero County / Rocky Ford / Zip Codes
Rocky Ford, Colorado is a small community with a population size that is not disclosed. Despite its small size though, it has plenty to offer potential residents. It is known for its low rent prices with the average price for a two-bedroom apartment being $920 compared to the US average which is $1,430. The grocery cost index in Rocky Ford is also lower than the national average at 96 versus 100 in the US. Local companies such as Siemer Milling Company and Rocky Ford Steel Inc. are located in Rocky Ford, providing job opportunities for local residents. With affordable rent and relatively low grocery costs, it can be said that the overall cost of living in Rocky Ford is quite low.

Rocky Ford has an unemployment rate of 7.3%. The US average is 6.0%.

Rocky Ford has seen the job market increase by 3.4% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 45.8%, which is higher than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Rocky Ford
- The Sales Tax Rate for Rocky Ford is 7.9%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Rocky Ford is 4.6%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for Rocky Ford
- The average income of a Rocky Ford resident is $16,635 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Rocky Ford resident is $29,822 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomyRocky Ford, ColoradoUnited States
  7.36
  -3.2%-6.2%
  45.8%33.5%
  7.9%6.2%
  4.6%4.6%
  $17,642$37,638
  $29,822$69,021
  $43,344$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  7.6%1.2%
  0.0%0.5%
  12.0%6.8%
  18.8%10.0%
  0.0%2.5%
  10.3%11.0%
  5.1%4.8%
  0.0%0.8%
  0.0%1.9%
  0.5%4.7%
  0.0%1.9%
  0.0%7.6%
  0.0%0.1%
  1.0%4.2%
  11.2%9.3%
  12.8%14.0%
  0.0%2.1%
  9.7%7.0%
  5.4%4.8%
  5.6%4.7%
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Over 3 years ago

If you spend a short amount of time in Rocky Ford you can hear racist remarks most places. You see the hard working Mexican folks tending the fields and doing  More

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This place is a dream. Beautiful countryside and friendly people. Low crime. Low traffic. Low stress. Much more peaceful than living in a big city. Me and my husband  More

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