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Security-Widefield.
Security-Widefield 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 Security-Widefield
Living in Security-Widefield means joining a stable, family-oriented community that's part of the larger Colorado Springs economic region without being in the city itself. The median household income of around $91,000 is solid for the area, and the 4.1% unemployment rate suggests decent job availability, though many residents likely commute to Colorado Springs or surrounding areas for work—plan on about 24 minutes average. Housing is moderately priced with median home values around $387,500 and rents averaging $1,793 monthly, making it more accessible than some Front Range alternatives, though both have been climbing.
Security-Widefield at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
35.9 yrs
Poverty Rate
7.3%
Foreign-Born
8.7%
Broadband Internet
95.0%
of households
Population Growth
-2.4%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics8.7% foreign-born, most often from Germany
Who lives in Security-Widefield: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Security-Widefield, the largest foreign-born group is from Germany (23.8%), and 7.6% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
26.8%
of residents
65 and Older
13.8%
of residents
Households with Kids
37.4%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
19.6%
of households
Married Couples
57.9%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.78
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 about average for CO
Rent, home values, and income in Security-Widefield
In Security-Widefield, home values are 28% below the CO average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
53.1%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
20.9%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
100.7
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,617
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
87.2%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1981
median year built
Vacant Homes
3.5%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $370,913 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for CO
Unemployment in Security-Widefield and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in El Paso County, which includes Security-Widefield, is close to the CO average.
Unemployment rate
Security-Widefield: El Paso County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
El Paso County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Security-Widefield 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
Commute23.2 min avg
How Security-Widefield residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Security-Widefield, most residents drive alone to work (72%), and 72% 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
- 77 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 Security-Widefield, 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 Security-Widefield, 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
Air Quality46 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in El Paso County, which includes Security-Widefield, 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
Climate84°F summers, 19°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Security-Widefield 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
18.1"
Annual Snowfall
32.5"
Hot Days/Year
23
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
160
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
87
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 Security-Widefield
Uninsured
7.8%
of residents
No hospitals inside Security-Widefield's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Evans Ach (ft Carson)
Acute Care - Department of Defense · ER available · 4.9 mi away · Fort Carson
Cedar Springs Hospital
Psychiatric · ER available · 6.5 mi away · Colorado Springs
Uch-memorial Health System
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7.5 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.
Education15.5:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Security-Widefield
Security-Widefield's student/teacher ratio is 15.5:1, close to the national average of 16:1, and 27.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
15
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
27.9%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.5:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Security-Widefield (within 15 miles)
Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs
12.5 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
10.8 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, 32 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Security-Widefield
Security-Widefield has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument (32 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument
National Monument
32 mi awayGreat Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve
National Park & Preserve
82 mi awayBent's Old Fort National Historic Site
National Historic Site
85 mi awayPublic Libraries in Security-Widefield
Security Public Library
715 Aspen Drive, Security
Cities Near Security-Widefield
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Security-Widefield?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Security-Widefield FAQ
Is Security-Widefield, Colorado affordable?⌄
Security-Widefield's median rent is $1,793/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $91,142/year. Median home value is $387,500.
Is Security-Widefield, Colorado safe?⌄
Security-Widefield 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 Security-Widefield, Colorado?⌄
El Paso County, which includes Security-Widefield, has an unemployment rate of 4.1%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Security-Widefield, Colorado?⌄
The cost of living in Security-Widefield is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,793/month and median household income is $91,142/year. The median home value is $387,500. About 53% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Security-Widefield, Colorado?⌄
The average commute in Security-Widefield is 23 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