Electricity rates in Colorado Springs, Colorado
Colorado Springs, CO ranks 6 of 32 Colorado cities for the lowest median home value ($420,700). Colorado Springs, Colorado has 483,099 residents in 198,070 households; 27.2% heat with electricity.
Colorado Springs on the map
El Paso County, with Colorado Springs marked
Outage risk around Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO, NWS reports within 15 miles of the centre, 2015 to 2025: 35 wind and 4 tornado, 8.1 per 100,000 residents of 483,099. Top gust near Colorado Springs, CO: 69 knots, 79 mph. Damage near Colorado Springs, CO: $4K.
Reports within 15 miles of Colorado Springs, CO
wind and tornado reports, Colorado Springs, CO
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| Colorado Springs, CO | Wind | Tornado | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Springs, CO, 2016 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Colorado Springs, CO, 2017 | 4 | 1 | 5 |
| Colorado Springs, CO, 2018 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Colorado Springs, CO, 2019 | 7 | 2 | 9 |
| Colorado Springs, CO, 2020 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Colorado Springs, CO, 2021 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Colorado Springs, CO, 2022 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| Colorado Springs, CO, 2023 | 4 | 1 | 5 |
| Colorado Springs, CO, 2024 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Colorado Springs, CO, 2025 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
Who supplies Colorado Springs
El Paso County lists 7 utilities for Colorado Springs, CO (483,099 residents): homes pay 13.74 to 17.22 cents per kWh, about $93 to $116 a month at 674 kWh, 1.3% to 1.7% of the $83,198 Colorado Springs median income. El Paso County page.
Facts about Colorado Springs
- Residents of Colorado Springs, CO, ACS 2023
- 483,0992 of 32 Colorado cities with 30,000+
- Median household income in Colorado Springs, CO
- $83,19826 of 32 of those cities
- Households in Colorado Springs, CO
- 198,0702.44 people each
- Owner-occupied homes in Colorado Springs, CO
- 61.3%121,471 owners and 76,599 renter households
- Housing units in Colorado Springs, CO
- 207,0789,008 vacant or seasonal
- Homes heated by electricity in Colorado Springs, CO
- 27.2%53,893 of 198,070 homes
- Land area of Colorado Springs, CO
- 201.9 sq mi2,393.1 people per sq mi
- Bill as share of income in Colorado Springs, CO
- 1.3% to 1.7%at 674 kWh a month over the $83,198 median household income
- Wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of Colorado Springs, CO
- 39NWS point reports 2015 to 2025, 8.1 per 100,000 residents
- Median year homes were built in Colorado Springs, CO
- 198682,847 of 207,078 homes (40.0%) before 1980
- Median home value and rent in Colorado Springs, CO
- $420,700$1,562 gross rent a month, 4.46% of value a year
Housing and heating in Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO: 82,847 of 207,078 homes were built before 1980 and 58,688 in 2000 or later. Colorado Springs, CO has 125,942 detached houses, 47,472 homes in 5+ unit buildings and 4,753 mobile homes.
Age of homes in Colorado Springs, CO
% of homes by decade built, Colorado Springs, CO
- 5pre-40
- 240s
- 750s
- 960s
- 1770s
- 1780s
- 1490s
- 1500s
- 1210s
- 220+
Heating fuel in Colorado Springs, CO
| Colorado Springs, CO | Value | County | Gap | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Springs, CO, median year built | 1986 | 1988 | -2 years | 18 of 32 |
| Colorado Springs, CO, built before 1980 | 40.0% | 36.2% | +3.8 points | 14 of 32 |
| Colorado Springs, CO, built 2000 or later | 28.3% | 32.7% | -4.4 points | 18 of 32 |
| Colorado Springs, CO, detached houses | 60.8% | 67.1% | -6.2 points | 18 of 32 |
| Colorado Springs, CO, apartments in 5+ unit buildings | 22.9% | 17.2% | +5.7 points | 13 of 32 |
| Colorado Springs, CO, mobile homes | 2.3% | 3.0% | -0.7 points | 7 of 32 |
| Colorado Springs, CO, renter households | 38.7% | 33.6% | +5.1 points | 10 of 32 |
| Colorado Springs, CO, median home value | $420,700 | $431,000 | -$10,300 | 27 of 32 |
| Colorado Springs, CO, median gross rent a month | $1,562 | $1,609 | -$47 | 27 of 32 |
| Colorado Springs, CO, people per household | 2.39 | 2.52 | -0.13 | 20 of 32 |
Cost of living with electricity in Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO: 198,070 households at $1,110 a year per home for electricity (El Paso County average, DOE LEAD) come to about $219.9 million, an estimate; all home energy is $2,111 a year per household.
| Group in Colorado Springs, CO | Households | Power per home | Power bill of the group | Share of Colorado Springs, CO median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Springs, CO, all households | 198,070 | $1,110 | $219.9 million | 1.33% |
| Colorado Springs, CO, homeowners | 121,471 | $1,292 | $156.9 million | 1.55% |
| Colorado Springs, CO, renters | 76,599 | $751 | $57.5 million | 0.90% |
Who lives in Colorado Springs: income, cars, homes
In Colorado Springs, CO, 39,583 of 74,438 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent; 85,919 households moved in since 2018 and 25,870 before 2000, so electric accounts turn over quickly. In Colorado Springs, CO, 34,048 of 198,070 households earn under $35,000, 55,569 $35,000-$75,000, 66,336 $75,000-$150,000 and 42,117 $150,000 or more. 44,137 residents of Colorado Springs, CO live below the poverty line, and the median age is 35.6. In Colorado Springs, CO, 8,573 households own no vehicle and 123,796 own two or more; home EV charging depends on that. Of 247,643 workers in Colorado Springs, CO, 39,800 work from home, 176,151 drive alone, 1,130 ride transit and 4,409 walk. Colorado Springs, CO homes: 129,117 have 3+ bedrooms, 28,977 none or one, median 5.9 rooms.
Household income in Colorado Springs, CO
| Colorado Springs, CO | Value | Rank in Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado Springs, CO, households under $35,000 | 17.2% | 10 of 32 |
| Colorado Springs, CO, households $150,000 or more | 21.3% | 26 of 32 |
| Colorado Springs, CO, residents below poverty | 9.3% | 10 of 32 |
| Colorado Springs, CO, median age | 35.6 | 22 of 32 |
| Colorado Springs, CO, homes with 3+ bedrooms | 62.4% | 19 of 32 |
| Colorado Springs, CO, households without a vehicle | 4.3% | 14 of 32 |
| Colorado Springs, CO, households with 2+ vehicles | 62.5% | 23 of 32 |
| Colorado Springs, CO, workers at home | 16.1% | 21 of 32 |
| Colorado Springs, CO, cost-burdened renters | 53.2% | 18 of 32 |
| Colorado Springs, CO, moved in since 2018 | 43.4% | 7 of 32 |
| Colorado Springs, CO, moved in before 2000 | 13.1% | 18 of 32 |
Analyst note on Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO counts 483,099 residents in 198,070 households, on 201.9 square miles. Household income in Colorado Springs, CO is $83,198; 121,471 of its 198,070 households own. 53,893 of the 198,070 occupied homes in Colorado Springs, CO heat with electricity.
Colorado Springs, CO has 207,078 housing units, 9,008 of them vacant or seasonal. A filing named like the city, City of Colorado Springs, is listed, so a local or municipal utility may serve at least part of Colorado Springs, CO. Colorado Springs, CO ranks 6 of 32 Colorado cities for the lowest median rent ($1,562 a month).
Colorado Springs, CO ranks 7 of 32 Colorado cities for the share of mobile homes (2%). Colorado Springs, CO ranks 7 of 32 Colorado cities for the lowest median household income ($83,198).
Bill and heat pump calculator, Colorado Springs
Compare Colorado Springs with nearby cities
| City near Colorado Springs, CO | Distance from Colorado Springs | Residents | Median income | Median year built | Median home value | Storm reports within 15 miles | Work from home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Springs, CO (this page) | 0 mi | 483,099 | $83,198 | 1986 | $420,700 | 39 | 16.1% |
| Security-Widefield, CO | 8.4 mi south | 38,659 (-444,440) | $83,916 (+$718) | 1982 (-4 yr) | $358,600 (-$62,100) | 30 (-9) | 11.0% (-5.0 pts) |
| Castle Rock, CO | 35.5 mi north | 76,614 (-406,485) | $143,031 (+$59,833) | 2006 (+20 yr) | $621,700 (+$201,000) | 40 (+1) | 25.3% (+9.2 pts) |
| Pueblo West, CO | 38.1 mi south | 34,992 (-448,107) | $95,419 (+$12,221) | 1999 (+13 yr) | $371,600 (-$49,100) | 23 (-16) | 10.6% (-5.5 pts) |
| Pueblo, CO | 42.1 mi south | 111,514 (-371,585) | $55,305 (-$27,893) | 1966 (-20 yr) | $230,900 (-$189,800) | 51 (+12) | 6.6% (-9.5 pts) |
| Parker, CO | 44.1 mi north | 60,115 (-422,984) | $129,342 (+$46,144) | 2003 (+17 yr) | $613,200 (+$192,500) | 71 (+32) | 24.5% (+8.4 pts) |
ZIP codes in Colorado Springs
| ZIP area touching Colorado Springs, CO | Share of the ZIP's land inside Colorado Springs | Share of Colorado Springs's land in the ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| 80916 (Colorado Springs, CO) | 100.0% | 9.4% |
| 80906 (Colorado Springs, CO) | 39.3% | 9.2% |
| 80925 (Colorado Springs, CO) | 50.3% | 7.4% |
| 80919 (Colorado Springs, CO) | 51.9% | 7.3% |
| 80918 (Colorado Springs, CO) | 95.3% | 5.8% |
| 80920 (Colorado Springs, CO) | 89.8% | 5.7% |
| 80904 (Colorado Springs, CO) | 97.3% | 5.6% |
| 80907 (Colorado Springs, CO) | 100.0% | 5.0% |
| 80909 (Colorado Springs, CO) | 100.0% | 4.1% |
| 80929 (Colorado Springs, CO) | 30.6% | 3.7% |
| 80921 (Colorado Springs, CO) | 13.9% | 3.5% |
| 80831 (Colorado Springs, CO) | 3.5% | 3.3% |
| 80910 (Colorado Springs, CO) | 99.3% | 3.1% |
| 80923 (Colorado Springs, CO) | 84.9% | 3.0% |
| 80924 (Colorado Springs, CO) | 95.2% | 2.9% |
| 80917 (Colorado Springs, CO) | 98.4% | 2.8% |
| 80903 (Colorado Springs, CO) | 96.5% | 2.7% |
| 80938 (Colorado Springs, CO) | 97.5% | 2.7% |
| 80905 (Colorado Springs, CO) | 100.0% | 2.6% |
| 80922 (Colorado Springs, CO) | 73.4% | 2.2% |
| 80908 (Colorado Springs, CO) | 4.2% | 2.0% |
| 80915 (Colorado Springs, CO) | 47.2% | 1.9% |
| 80927 (Colorado Springs, CO) | 69.7% | 1.6% |
| 80951 (Colorado Springs, CO) | 76.0% | 1.1% |
| 80914 (Colorado Springs, CO) | 100.0% | 0.3% |
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Questions on Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs: what is the electricity rate?
Colorado Springs, CO has no price of its own; its 483,099 residents are served by one of 7 utilities, and a 674 kWh month costs $93 to $116.
Colorado Springs: how does it rank among Colorado cities?
Colorado Springs, CO: rank 2 of 32 by its 483,099 residents, rank 26 of 32 by $83,198 median income.
Colorado Springs: how many homes heat with electricity?
Colorado Springs, CO: 53,893 of 198,070 occupied homes, 27.2%; El Paso County 24.8%.
Colorado Springs: how much income goes to electricity?
At 674 kWh a month, 1.3% to 1.7% of the $83,198 median income in Colorado Springs, CO.
Colorado Springs: damaging storms reported nearby?
39 NWS wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of the centre of Colorado Springs, CO, 2015 to 2025, 8.1 per 100,000 residents.
How old are the homes in Colorado Springs?
Colorado Springs, CO: median home built 1986; 82,847 of 207,078 homes (40.0%) predate 1980, 125,942 are detached and 47,472 sit in buildings of 5+ units.
How many Colorado Springs, CO renters struggle with rent?
39,583 of 74,438 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent.
How many households in Colorado Springs, CO earn under $35,000?
34,048 of 198,070, against 42,117 at $150,000 or more.
How many residents of Colorado Springs, CO live below the poverty line?
44,137 residents.