Alamosa County, CO

Living in Alamosa County

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Bikeability 33
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Walkability 48
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Commute 99
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Public Transit 21
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Affordability 92
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Public Safety 73
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Airports 8
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Hospitals 92
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Colleges 23
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Schools 12
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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
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Alamosa County, CO

Private Schools

Private Schools near Alamosa County, CO

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Colleges

Colleges near Alamosa County, CO

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Colorado College
103 miles, NE

Hospitals

Hospitals near Alamosa County, CO

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Rio Grande Hospital
32 miles, W
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Airports

Airports near Alamosa County, CO

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