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Living in Air Force Academy

Air Force Academy is a city in the United States, and the figures below are its published values. Residents of Air Force Academy numbered 6,608 at the end of 2020. Air Force Academy had an unemployment rate of 4.59% at the end of 2024. The foreign population count was 176 at the end of 2024.

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Air Force Academy?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Air Force Academy.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

City-level rent is published below; no city-level cost-of-living basket is published for Air Force Academy yet.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median monthly rent1,953 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)11Community estimate · Supplemental context

Work and income

What is the typical salary in Air Force Academy?

The median gross salary is about 1,143 EUR/month (ACS 2020-2024 5-year). Source: Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)10

City-scope median, gross, before tax and social contributions.

What is the unemployment rate in Air Force Academy?

The unemployment rate is about 4.6 % (2024).

  • Unemployment rate: 4.59 % · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1
Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Air Force Academy is 4.6%. Of 2,065 cities with data, 1,200 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in United States per band1200 cities: 0% to under 5%12000–5Air Force Academy 4.6%742 cities: 5% to under 10%7425–1095 cities: 10% to under 15%9510–1525 cities: 15% to under 20%2515–202 cities: 20% to under 25%220–251 city: 25% to under 30%125–30

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median gross salary1,143 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)10Community estimate · Supplemental context
Unemployment rate4.59 %country median 4.5% — about the same31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Air Force Academy. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

Job Search
Open official service
Open the United States service overview

Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Air Force Academy. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Mobility and administration

Air Force Academy's nearest airport was COS, 25 km away and offered 11 direct destinations.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Airport Direct Destinations Count11 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights4Official
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km25 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports5Official
Nearest Major Airport IataCOS3 Aug 2026OurAirports5Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Air Force Academy. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, Hybridvaries
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USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, Onlinevaries
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Air Force Academy.

Climate and air quality

At the end of 2024, annual PM2.5 reached 5.7 µg/m³. Air Force Academy's monthly mean temperatures were 0°C in January and 21.2°C in July.

Is the air quality good in Air Force Academy?

The annual PM2.5 mean is about 5.7 µg/m³ (2024) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³.

Annual mean at the measuring site(s) serving the city; current-day readings differ.

  • PM2.5 — annual mean: 5.72 µg/m³ · U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData9
Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Air Force Academy average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C-10°0°10°20°30°JFMAMJJASOND29°-7°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Air Force Academy average monthly precipitation, mm020406080151937546251787842252116JFMAMJJASONDmm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Air Force Academy annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit5255.7PM2.5µg/m³

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in Air Force Academy is 5.7 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 262 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.
annual PM2.5, µg/m³ · measured cities in United States per band1 city: 1 µg/m³ to under 2 µg/m³11–22 cities: 2 µg/m³ to under 3 µg/m³22–331 cities: 3 µg/m³ to under 4 µg/m³313–451 cities: 4 µg/m³ to under 5 µg/m³514–5135 cities: 5 µg/m³ to under 6 µg/m³1355–6Air Force Academy 5.7262 cities: 6 µg/m³ to under 7 µg/m³2626–7252 cities: 7 µg/m³ to under 8 µg/m³2527–8124 cities: 8 µg/m³ to under 9 µg/m³1248–958 cities: 9 µg/m³ to under 10 µg/m³589–1033 cities: 10 µg/m³ to under 11 µg/m³3310–114 cities: 11 µg/m³ to under 12 µg/m³411–124 cities: 12 µg/m³ to under 13 µg/m³412–135 cities: 13 µg/m³ to under 14 µg/m³513–143 cities: 14 µg/m³ to under 15 µg/m³314–153 cities: 15 µg/m³ to under 16 µg/m³315–16

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean5.72 µg/m³31 Dec 2024U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData9Official · nearest-station reading
Average daytime high by monthJan 7.11 · Feb 7.44 · Mar 12.17 · Apr 15.39 · May 20.39 · Jun 26.78 · Jul 29.44 · Aug 28.06 · Sep 24.39 · Oct 18.28 · Nov 11.56 · Dec 7.33 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information2Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -7.11 · Feb -7.06 · Mar -3.61 · Apr -0.667 · May 4.39 · Jun 9.78 · Jul 13 · Aug 12.06 · Sep 8.56 · Oct 1.61 · Nov -3.22 · Dec -7.17 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information2Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan 0 · Feb 0.222 · Mar 4.28 · Apr 7.39 · May 12.39 · Jun 18.28 · Jul 21.22 · Aug 20.06 · Sep 16.5 · Oct 9.94 · Nov 4.17 · Dec 0.056 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information2Official · nearest-station reading
Average precipitation by monthJan 15.24 · Feb 19.3 · Mar 36.58 · Apr 54.36 · May 61.98 · Jun 50.55 · Jul 77.72 · Aug 77.72 · Sep 42.42 · Oct 25.15 · Nov 20.57 · Dec 16.26 mm31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information3Official · nearest-station reading
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Max Ug M329.7 µg/m³31 Dec 2024US EPA Air Quality System (AQS)9Official · nearest-station reading
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Mean Annual Ug M35.67 µg/m³31 Dec 2024US EPA Air Quality System (AQS)9Official · nearest-station reading

Cities of a similar size in United States

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All United States cities
Normandy Park6,609 residentsWatchung6,606 residentsWoodland6,611 residentsRockaway borough6,613 residentsSilsbee6,613 residentsEast Farmingdale6,617 residents

Population and city profile

An area of 25.9 km² comprised Air Force Academy at the end of 2025. The population density of Air Force Academy stood at 260 people per km² at the end of 2024.

How many people live in Air Force Academy?

The published population was 6,608 people in April 2020. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, TIGERweb Census 20208

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Air Force Academy residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport97.3%Foreign residents 2.7%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
City area25.87 km²31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau (TIGERweb ArcGIS REST service)6Official
Foreign-resident share2.62 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1Official
Foreign residents176 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1Official
Population density260 people/km²31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1Official
Population6,608 people31 Dec 2020U.S. Census Bureau, TIGERweb Census 20208Official

Is Air Force Academy a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker34%strong on work, weak on safety · range 23–45%
Skilled employee43%strong on work, weak on safety · range 33–53%
Student38%strong on legal route, weak on safety · range 26–50%
Family37%strong on family, weak on safety · range 25–49%
Retirement36%strong on air quality, weak on admin · range 22–50%
Foreign residents176 people31 Dec 2024Official source · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)
Population6,608 people31 Dec 2020Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, TIGERweb Census 2020
Median monthly rent1,953 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median gross salary1,143 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Unemployment rate4.59 %31 Dec 2024Official source · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)
PM2.5 — annual mean5.72 µg/m³31 Dec 2024Official source · U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-09-11

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Air Force Academy when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

How many people live in Air Force Academy?

The published population was 6,608 people in April 2020. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, TIGERweb Census 2020.

Is the air quality good in Air Force Academy?

The annual PM2.5 mean is about 5.7 µg/m³ (2024) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³. Source: U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData.

What is the typical salary in Air Force Academy?

The median gross salary is about 1,143 EUR/month (ACS 2020-2024 5-year). Source: Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS).

What is the unemployment rate in Air Force Academy?

The unemployment rate is about 4.6 % (2024). Source: Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS).

How many foreign residents live in Air Force Academy?

176 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS).

Is Air Force Academy a good place to live?

Air Force Academy may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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Sources

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  1. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  2. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  3. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  4. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
  5. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  6. U.S. Census Bureau (TIGERweb ArcGIS REST service) tigerweb.geo.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  7. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey api.census.gov · checked 2026-08-07
  8. U.S. Census Bureau, TIGERweb Census 2020 tigerweb.geo.census.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  9. U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  10. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
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  1. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11

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