http://www.coloradosprings.org/doc/Rankings.pdf
2010 Rankings:
Colorado Springs ranked 2nd “Pet Friendly Cities: America's Best Places to Live with Pets” by Livability.com. Rankings were based on cities with pet friendly parks and trails, quality veterinary care, active animal welfare groups, as well as an abundance of pet boutiques and retail shops. These cities also had to offer an exceptionally high quality of life for the owners who love those pets. From quality healthcare and higher education to diverse job opportunities and active artistic and cultural scenes, these cities are some of the best places to work, live and play in America. (10/10)
Colorado Springs ranked 8th “Safest City for Children” according to Men's Health Magazine. The study was based on accidental death rates for kids ages 5 to 14, number of car-seat inspection locations per child, sex offenders per capita, percentage of abused children protected from further abuse, and the strength of child-restraint laws and bike-helmet laws. (08/10)