Mariana Wagner

Colorado Springs Ranks #3 Drunkest City in the US

According to a recent report, Colorado Springs ranks as one of Drunkest cities in the nation. “Colorado Springs is the third “drunkest city” in the country, according to Men’s Health Magazine. The December issue ranks Denver the “most dangerously drunk”… followed by Anchorage, Colorado Springs, Omaha and Fargo.”

This report went on to say:

“To compile the list, we looked at annual death rates due to alcoholic liver disease, as well as who’s headed there by regularly downing five or more drinks in a sitting (CDC). Next, we factored in drunk-driving arrests (FBI) and the percentage of fatal accidents involving intoxicated motorists (U.S. Department of Transportation). Then, after tallying the MADD report card of state efforts to cut down on excessive drinking, we had our ranking and, for the state of Colorado, an invitation to AA.”

This is nothing to celebrate, but it makes me wonder WHY? As I thought about it, it occurred to me that Colorado Springs (and Denver for that matter) are cities with super-high altitide (we are the highest state in the country) and we have a HUGE influx of relocation TO our state from all over the country, to include a heavy military relocation presence. In fact, Colorado Springs is home to 6 military bases alone!

Why does this matter?

Well, the running joke for Colorado Springs residents is that our out-of-town guests make for cheap dates. The altitude creates a phenomenon where one beer (up here) usually has the same effect as several beers (closer to sea level).

So, if there are a lot of people that are not from here  … drinking what they are used to at sea level … up here in these high altitudes … over-consumption is BOUND to happen.

I wonder if this was taken into consideration for this report …

So, if you are considering relocating to Colorado Springs, please do not become a statistic. Take it easy when you “tie one on” because you may be a cheaper date than you think.

Thoughtfully Yours – Mariana Wagner – Colorado Springs Real Estate Agent

November 25th, 2007 by Mariana Wagner | Leave A Comment

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