In the United States, the upper middle class is defined as consisting of white-collar professionals who have above-average personal incomes, advanced educational degrees and a high degree of autonomy in their work, leading to higher job satisfaction. What is an upper class lifestyle? The term upper class refers to a […]
The fittest states — which scored better than 75% of the rest of the country in the rankings — are: Massachusetts. State Colorado Fitness workers per 100,000 150 Fitness establishments per 100,000 29 Percentage physically inactive 15% Percentage with ready access to exercise 90% Is Colorado the healthiest state? Colorado […]
Mortgage rates are low While home prices in Denver may be high and inventory may be limited, the one benefit of buying a home there today is that Colorado mortgage rates are sitting at very competitive levels. As of this writing, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate for a new […]
While Leckie predicted rent prices will continue to rise through 2022, the rate of growth will likely be slower. The year-over-year percent change appears so high because of a dip in rent prices through 2020. Will Colorado Housing ever go down? A stronger-than-expected economy has caused the model, which is […]
$63,026. Average Salary in Colorado Annual Salary Hourly Wage Top Earners $84,553 $41 75th Percentile $69,521 $33 Average $63,026 $30 25th Percentile $46,504 $22 What is a livable wage in Colorado? Living Wage Calculation for Denver County, Colorado 1 ADULT 2 ADULTS (1 WORKING) 0 Children 2 Children Living Wage […]
Rent Prices Rising — Will Draw in Rental Investment For landlords, it looks like the rental market has improved greatly with rent prices rising fast in 2021. NAR predicts rent prices will rise faster than home prices, at 7.1% clip in 2022. That rise may encourage more house and apartment […]
It’s a matter of supply & demand. In just the past few years there are more people moving to the Springs. There are more people wanting to rent. There just aren’t enough available units to meet the demand nor are enough new units being built. Is rent in Colorado high? […]
Headache, hearing disturbances, vestibular disturbances, epistaxis, sleep apnea, coughing, respiratory tract infections, and nasal obstruction are main ear, nose, and throat complaints of individuals travelling to high altitude. These complaints can cause delays or cancelations in a person’s climbing plans. Why is my nose stuffy at high altitude? Again, as […]
Top 7 Tips for Altitude Sickness Prevention Climb slowly. Your body needs about two to three days of slowly going higher in order to adjust to the changes. Eat carbs. It’s not often we’re told to eat extra carbohydrates. Avoid alcohol. Drink water. Take it easy. Sleep lower. Medication. Symptoms […]
How many Californians migrate to Colorado each year? Nearly 27,000 in 2016 alone. But that number marks a drop from the year before. And considering that California is by far the most populous state in the country, Colorado state demographer Elizabeth Garner isn’t surprised that it provides the biggest influx. […]
Each time an earthquake occurs in Colorado, the news media and public asks, “Does Colorado have earthquakes?” Short answer: Yes! In comparison with California, Nevada, and Utah, major earthquakes here are infrequent. But each year, hundreds of earthquakes do occur in and around Colorado. How often do earthquakes happen in […]
Colorado gets a lot of hype and most of it is well-deserved. There’s no doubt about it, Colorado is an amazing place to live. The Centennial State is filled with beautiful scenery, unmatched outdoor recreation opportunities, and more delicious craft beer than you could try in a lifetime. Is Colorado […]
The major cause of altitude illnesses is going too high too fast. Given time, your body can adapt to the decrease in oxygen molecules at a specific altitude. This process is known as acclimatization and generally takes 1-3 days at that altitude. What is the fastest way to adjust to […]
Colorado is home to 58 14,000-feet mountain peaks, more than any other state in the United States. Colorado has the highest mean altitude of all the states. Is all of Colorado high altitude? As you can see, all of Colorado resides at over 2,000 feet above sea level. The Great […]
People exposed to high altitudes often experience somatic symptoms triggered by hypoxia, such as breathlessness, palpitations, dizziness, headache, and insomnia. Most of the symptoms are identical to those reported in panic attacks or severe anxiety. Can high altitude increase anxiety? High-altitude exposure also induces anxiety or aggravates state anxiety14,15. Furthermore, […]