Profile for Rocky Ford, Colorado, CO

Crime: The number of violent crimes recorded by the FBI in 2003 was 38. The number of murders and homicides was 0. The violent crime rate was 9.1 per 1,000 people.

Local foods: melons

Local festivals include:

• Arkansas Valley Fair - Aug. 15-19, 2007

Wildlife: Shorebirds and waterfowl can be seen at Lake Cheraw

Historic sites and museums: Rocky Ford Historical Museum

Support for libraries: Local government funding for the local library system, in fiscal years 2001-2002, was below the national average. (See library links below.)

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Cemeteries (2)

Communities (1)

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13% of Rocky Ford residents report German ancestry, and 7% report Irish. For more info on local ancestry groups, see the Rocky Ford ancestry & family history guide.

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At the time of the 2000 census, the per capita income in Rocky Ford was $12,742, compared with $21,587 nationally.

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13% of Rocky Ford residents age 25 and older have a bachelor's or advanced college degree.

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Rocky Ford festival dates:

• Arkansas Valley Fair - Aug. 15-19, 2007

Dates often change. Check with local tourism officials to be sure.

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Median rent in Rocky Ford, at the time of the 2000 Census, was $288.   Monthly homeowner costs, for people with mortgages, were $581.

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Libraries in Rocky Ford include Rocky Ford Public Library ... View libraries

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Otero County supported George W. Bush in the 2004 presidential election. For more information, see our Rocky Ford political report.

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The average commute time for Rocky Ford workers is 19 minutes, compared with 26 minutes nationwide.

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