Douglas County is recognized for being one of the most family friendly communities in Colorado offering a quality of life unmatched elsewhere in the state. It is the fourth year in a row that Douglas County ranks in the top ten happiest counties in the United States. This is in part due to most residents being physically active, visiting the several state parks in the area, and using the hiking and biking trails. The county has the sixth highest income to cost-of-living ratio, along with ranking as a top digital county in the United States.