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Population:
22nd largest U.S. State by population, with 5,024,748 people (2009 estimate).
Size: 8th largest state in the country by area, at 104,185 square miles.
Largest city: Denver
Median income:
$56,993 (2008 estimate)
Climate:
Yearly rainfall: 15.3
Yearly snowfall: 57.5 inches per year in Denver
Temperatures (High/Low) in capital city of Denver:
January, 43/15; July, 88/59 |
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Senior Life in Colorado
Colorado is becoming more popular with seniors and retirees every year! Colorado averages over 300 days of sunshine a year, and with city life and health services so close to the beautiful Rocky Mountains, it is no wonder that senior citizens are discovering this beautiful state! Colorado has a wide variety of assisted living facilities to choose from with varying degrees of services and amenities.
Economy:
Colorado started out as a mining territory and benefitted from major precious metals finds in the late 19th century. Later, the state diversified into agriculture, particularly livestock, wheat and corn, and both mining and agricultural presences exist to this day. Today, Colorado is home to many federal government facilities including NORAD, the US Air Force Academy, the US Geological Survey and the ADX Florence federal super-max prison. All of the government activity brings with it a private corporate presence from companies like Lockheed-Martin and Ball Aerospace.
Noteworthy:
More than a third of the land in Colorado is owned by the federal government. |
Assisted Living Facility Monthly Rates, Colorado
(Private One Bedroom) |
| Region |
Minimum
Monthly Rate |
Maximum
Monthly Rate |
Median
Monthly Rate |
Median
Annual Rate |
Five-Year
Annual Growth* |
| Colorado Springs |
$2,400 |
$4,433 |
$3,178 |
$38,130 |
7% |
| Denver |
$1,800 |
$4,459 |
$3,200 |
$38,400 |
7% |
| Fort Collins |
$2,100 |
$3,470 |
$2,506 |
$30,075 |
11% |
| Grand Junction |
$2,100 |
$2,850 |
$2,550 |
$30,600 |
3% |
| Pueblo |
$2,640 |
$3,398 |
$3,350 |
$40,200 |
N/A |
| Rest of State |
$2,110 |
$4,240 |
$2,950 |
$35,400 |
3% |
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Homemaker Services Hourly Rates, Colorado
(Non-Medicare Certified , Licensed) |
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| Region |
Minimum
Hourly Rate |
Maximum
Hourly Rate |
Median
Hourly Rate |
Five-Year
Annual Growth* |
| Colorado Springs |
$17 |
$22 |
$19 |
4% |
| Denver |
$14 |
$21 |
$20 |
2% |
| Fort Collins |
$18 |
$25 |
$19 |
N/A |
| Grand Junction |
$22 |
$22 |
$22 |
9% |
| Pueblo |
$12 |
$17 |
$14 |
-1% |
| Rest of State |
$15 |
$23 |
$18 |
N/A |
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Home Health Aide Services Hourly Rates, Colorado
(Non-Medicare Certified , Licensed) |
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| Region |
Minimum
Hourly Rate |
Maximum
Hourly Rate |
Median
Hourly Rate |
Five-Year
Annual Growth* |
| Colorado Springs |
$19 |
$26 |
$21 |
-1% |
| Denver |
$14 |
$23 |
$21 |
3% |
| Fort Collins |
$18 |
$25 |
$20 |
N/A |
| Grand Junction |
$22 |
$22 |
$22 |
10% |
| Pueblo |
$12 |
$18 |
$15 |
-5% |
| Rest of State |
$18 |
$18 |
$18 |
N/A |
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Home Health Aide Services Hourly Rates, Colorado
(Medicare Certified) |
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| Region |
Minimum
Hourly Rate |
Maximum
Hourly Rate |
Median
Hourly Rate |
Five-Year
Annual Growth* |
| Colorado Springs |
$18 |
$54 |
$24 |
-7% |
| Denver |
$20 |
$90 |
$36 |
8% |
| Fort Collins |
$24 |
$28 |
$25 |
0% |
| Grand Junction |
$25 |
$25 |
$25 |
N/A |
| Pueblo |
$18 |
$45 |
$34 |
14% |
| Rest of State |
$34 |
$118 |
$63 |
26% |
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Home Health Aide Services Hourly Rates, Colorado
(Both Provider Types) |
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| Region |
Minimum
Hourly Rate |
Maximum
Hourly Rate |
Median
Hourly Rate |
| Colorado Springs |
$18 |
$54 |
$22 |
| Denver |
$14 |
$90 |
$28 |
| Fort Collins |
$18 |
$28 |
$22 |
| Grand Junction |
$22 |
$25 |
$23 |
| Pueblo |
$12 |
$45 |
$24 |
| Rest of State |
$18 |
$118 |
$41 |
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| Adult Day Health Care Daily Rates, Colorado |
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| Region |
Minimum
Daily Rate |
Maximum
Daily Rate |
Median
Daily Rate |
Median
Annual Rate* |
| Colorado Springs |
$55 |
$59 |
$59 |
$15,376 |
| Denver |
$44 |
$70 |
$61 |
$15,860 |
| Fort Collins |
$47 |
$52 |
$50 |
$12,870 |
| Grand Junction |
$50 |
$50 |
$50 |
$13,000 |
| Pueblo |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Rest of State |
$46 |
$46 |
$46 |
$12,020 |
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Nursing Home Daily Rates, Colorado
(Semi-Private Room ) |
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| Region |
Minimum
Daily Rate |
Maximum
Daily Rate |
Median
Daily Rate |
Median
Annual Rate |
Five-Year
Annual Growth* |
| Colorado Springs |
$180 |
$204 |
$191 |
$69,733 |
6% |
| Denver |
$145 |
$217 |
$197 |
$71,905 |
6% |
| Fort Collins |
$178 |
$217 |
$194 |
$70,883 |
5% |
| Grand Junction |
$146 |
$208 |
$179 |
$65,496 |
4% |
| Pueblo |
$160 |
$205 |
$175 |
$63,875 |
5% |
| Rest of State |
155 |
$293 |
$177 |
$64,605 |
5% |
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Nursing Home Daily Rates, Colorado
(Private Room) |
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| Region |
Minimum
Daily Rate |
Maximum
Daily Rate |
Median
Daily Rate |
Median
Annual Rate |
Five-Year
Annual Growth* |
| Colorado Springs |
$190 |
$381 |
$215 |
$78,475 |
7% |
| Denver |
$185 |
$325 |
$234 |
$85,410 |
5% |
| Fort Collins |
$198 |
$242 |
$220 |
$80,287 |
2% |
| Grand Junction |
$156 |
$296 |
$200 |
$73,000 |
4% |
| Pueblo |
$166 |
$256 |
$198 |
$72,088 |
7% |
| Rest of State |
$161 |
$359 |
$183 |
$66,613 |
3% |
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