Alamosa County, CO
Living in Alamosa County
Bikeability
33
Walkability
48
Commute
99
Public Transit
21
Affordability
92
Public Safety
73
Airports
8
Hospitals
92
Colleges
23
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
12
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
16k
Population
+814 (2010–19)
32 y
Median Age
-1 (2010–19)
25%
College-Educated
-2% (2010–19)
61%
Family Households
-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years34%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black<1%
Caucasian48%
Hispanic or Latino47%
Multiracial1%
Native American2%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school13%
High school graduate29%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree10%
Households
Family household61%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone8%
Economy
$38k
Median Household Income
+$1.6k (2010–19)
73%
Above Poverty
-4% (2010–19)
16 mi
Average Commute
82%
Lived Here Last Year
+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K29%
$25K to $49K34%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector60%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts33%
Sales and office21%
Service23%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van93%
Public transportation<1%
Walked4%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$158k
Median Home Value
+$26k (2010–19)
20%
Built 2000 or Later
$612
Median Monthly Rent
+$172 (2010–19)
51%
Owner-Occupied
-5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached56%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home15%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200914%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197920%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier13%
Home Value
Less than $50K13%
$50K to $99K14%
$100K to $149K19%
$150K to $199K26%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity26%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas12%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas50%
Wood7%
Crime
Violent Crime in Alamosa County
United States45
Colorado43
Property Crime in Alamosa County
United States48
Colorado55
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (50%)(45%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton46%
Donald Trump44%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
---|---|---|---|
Jan | 17 | 0 | 6 |
Feb | 23 | 0 | 6 |
Mar | 33 | 1 | 9 |
Apr | 41 | 1 | 5 |
May | 50 | 1 | 1 |
Jun | 58 | 1 | 0 |
Jul | 63 | 1 | 0 |
Aug | 61 | 2 | 0 |
Sep | 54 | 1 | 0 |
Oct | 43 | 1 | 2 |
Nov | 30 | 1 | 6 |
Dec | 19 | 0 | 7 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Alamosa County
Inland Flooding20
Tornado5
Blizzard2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Alamosa County, CO
Private Schools
Private Schools near Alamosa County, CO
Trinity Lutheran School
8 miles, SW
St Peter's Lutheran School
19 miles, W
High Valley Christian School
27 miles, NW
Florence Christian School
68 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Alamosa County, CO
Colorado State University-Pueblo
83 miles, NE
Western Colorado University
92 miles, NW
Colorado College
103 miles, NE
Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs
105 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Alamosa County, CO
San Luis Valley Health
8 miles, SW
San Luis Valley Health Conejos County Hospital
23 miles, SW
Rio Grande Hospital
32 miles, W
Spanish Peaks Regional Health Center
53 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Alamosa County, CO
Pueblo Memorial Airport
86 miles, NE
Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport
91 miles, NW
City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport
104 miles, NE
Durango-La Plata County Airport
112 miles, W