There are 6 nursing homes serving Rocky Ford, Colorado. This includes 2 in Rocky Ford and 4 nearby. Nursing home care costs in Colorado range from about $170 to $261 per day, with an average cost running approximately $217. The monthly cost averages about $6,510 and ranges between $5,100 and $7,830. Annually, the average cost is around $79,205, which is higher than the national average of $77,380.
Located in Otero County, Rocky Ford is a small city in the State of Colorado. Though the encompassing statistical area includes 509,383 residents, there are 5,670 living within the city limits. People who are 55 and over comprise about 34% of the population.
The SeniorScore™ for Rocky Ford is 68. The city has a median per capita income of $15,000 and a median household income is $26,000 (the Colorado state average is $51,000). The mean home price in Rocky Ford is $138,000, which is significantly lower than the state average of $318,000. Rocky Ford also has a high unemployment rate of about 15.78%.
Rocky Ford has medium average temperatures, with cold winters and warm summers. The area receives optimal levels of rainfall annually. In relation to other cities in the United States, Rocky Ford has very good air quality and a lower than average crime rate.