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Living in
Cimarron Hills.
Cimarron Hills is an unincorporated community in El Paso County, CO. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Cimarron Hills
Living in Cimarron Hills means settling into a solidly middle-class, family-oriented community that's fundamentally tied to Colorado Springs but maintains its own identity as an unincorporated pocket northeast of the city. With a median household income around $80,808 and median home values in the $368,000 range, it's more affordable than many Colorado Front Range communities while still requiring real financial commitment—and rent averaging $1,664 monthly reflects the broader regional housing market. The job market here is stable rather than booming, with unemployment sitting at 4.1%, though most residents will likely commute into Colorado Springs proper for work, averaging about 22 minutes; you're positioned conveniently between Highway 24 and Interstate 25, making that commute manageable if not always thrilling.
Cimarron Hills at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
31.7 yrs
Poverty Rate
10.6%
Foreign-Born
7.7%
Broadband Internet
94.6%
of households
Population Growth
+0.4%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics7.7% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Cimarron Hills: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Cimarron Hills, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (26.9%), and 11.0% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
25.3%
of residents
65 and Older
7.4%
of residents
Households with Kids
33.2%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
24.7%
of households
Married Couples
49.8%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.64
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 6% below CO average
Rent, home values, and income in Cimarron Hills
In Cimarron Hills, rent runs 6% below the CO average, and home values are 32% below the CO average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
57.7%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
26.1%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
100.7
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,512
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
67.9%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1989
median year built
Vacant Homes
2.2%
of housing units
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for CO
Unemployment in Cimarron Hills and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in El Paso County, which includes Cimarron Hills, is close to the CO average.
Unemployment rate
Cimarron Hills: El Paso County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
El Paso County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Cimarron Hills is about 3% of El Paso County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Cimarron Hills Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Colorado Springs, CO metro area
Commute24.1 min avg
How Cimarron Hills residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Cimarron Hills, most residents drive alone to work (73%), and 69% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 4 mi
City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS)
Small hub1.2M passengers boarded in 2025
- 69 mi
Denver International Airport (DEN)
Major hub40.0M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyabout average for violent crime
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the El Paso County Sheriff's Office, which covers Cimarron Hills, is close to the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
320
per 100,000 residents
About average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
969.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by El Paso County Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersHail most common — 37 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
94.1 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
El Paso County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In El Paso County, which includes Cimarron Hills, the most common type is hail, with 37 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 37 | Hail | None reported |
| 2024 | 47 | Heavy Snow | None reported |
| 2023 | 60 | Heavy Snow | None reported |
| 2022 | 40 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2021 | 34 | Hail | None reported |
| 2020 | 45 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 53 | Hail | $100,000 |
| 2018 | 43 | Hail | $343.1M |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
5 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
El Paso County, county-wide
Cimarron Hills is about 3% of El Paso County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality46 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in El Paso County, which includes Cimarron Hills, is typically good — 249 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
46
Good Days
249
per year
Moderate Days
116
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
El Paso County, county-wide
Cimarron Hills is about 3% of El Paso County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate84°F summers, 19°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Cimarron Hills has warm summers (avg high 84°F) and very cold winters (avg low 19°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
62°/35°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
84°/56°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
65°/37°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
45°/19°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
17.6"
Annual Snowfall
32.5"
Hot Days/Year
23
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
160
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
91
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45°F | 19°F | 0.29" |
| Feb | 47°F | 20°F | 0.32" |
| Mar | 55°F | 27°F | 0.79" |
| Apr | 61°F | 34°F | 1.45" |
| May | 71°F | 44°F | 1.99" |
| Jun | 82°F | 53°F | 2.27" |
| Jul | 87°F | 58°F | 3.12" |
| Aug | 84°F | 57°F | 2.96" |
| Sep | 77°F | 49°F | 1.35" |
| Oct | 65°F | 37°F | 0.77" |
| Nov | 53°F | 26°F | 0.37" |
| Dec | 45°F | 19°F | 0.23" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Cimarron Hills
Uninsured
10.1%
of residents
No hospitals inside Cimarron Hills's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Peak View Behavioral Health
Psychiatric · ER available · 5.5 mi away · Colorado Springs
Uch-memorial Health System
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.6 mi away · Colorado Springs
Centura Health-penrose St Francis Health Services
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.6 mi away · Colorado Springs
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education17.5:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Cimarron Hills
Cimarron Hills's student/teacher ratio is 17.5:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 26.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
8
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
26.9%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.5:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Cimarron Hills (within 15 miles)
Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs
8.9 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 4-year · 28,086 students · in-state tuition $12,752 · 26% graduate · median earnings $44,720 (10 yrs after entry)
University of Colorado Colorado Springs
5.9 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 8,697 students · in-state tuition $10,345 · 48% graduate · median earnings $61,386 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,014 students · in-state tuition $73,566 · 87% graduate · median earnings $70,914 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 284 students · in-state tuition $10,482 · 28% graduate · median earnings $44,955 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument, 31 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Cimarron Hills
Cimarron Hills has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument (31 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument
National Monument
31 mi awayGreat Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve
National Park & Preserve
88 mi awayBent's Old Fort National Historic Site
National Historic Site
89 mi awayCities Near Cimarron Hills
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Cimarron Hills?
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Cimarron Hills FAQ
Is Cimarron Hills, Colorado affordable?⌄
Cimarron Hills's median rent is $1,664/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $80,808/year. Median home value is $368,000.
Is Cimarron Hills, Colorado safe?⌄
Cimarron Hills is policed by the El Paso County Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 320 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is close to the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 969 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Cimarron Hills, Colorado?⌄
El Paso County, which includes Cimarron Hills, has an unemployment rate of 4.1%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Cimarron Hills, Colorado?⌄
The cost of living in Cimarron Hills is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,664/month and median household income is $80,808/year. The median home value is $368,000. About 58% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Cimarron Hills, Colorado?⌄
The average commute in Cimarron Hills is 24 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from