Saguache County, CO

Living in Saguache County

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Bikeability 49
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Walkability 57
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Commute 77
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Public Transit 31
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Affordability 95
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Public Safety 87
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Airports 8
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Hospitals 95
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Colleges 31
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Schools 15
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Residents

6.6k Population +431 (2010–19)
49  y Median Age +7 (2010–19)
22% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
63% Family Households -2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years18%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years35%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Black1%
Caucasian59%
Hispanic or Latino36%
Multiracial3%
Native American2%

Education

Less than high school17%
High school graduate31%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree7%

Households

Family household63%
Householder living alone35%
Householder not living alone3%

Economy

$39k Median Household Income +$8.1k (2010–19)
80% Above Poverty +3% (2010–19)
22  mi Average Commute
89% Lived Here Last Year +3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K32%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government9%
Private sector56%
Self-employed16%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance25%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Military<1%
Sales and office19%
Service14%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van81%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Walked5%
Worked at home12%

Housing

$153k Median Home Value +$32k (2010–19)
23% Built 2000 or Later
$509 Median Monthly Rent +$125 (2010–19)
49% Owner-Occupied +1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached70%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home22%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200921%
Built 1990 to 199923%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier16%

Home Value

Less than $50K11%
$50K to $99K19%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K10%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
$2M or more1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity13%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas34%
Solar energy1%
Utility gas24%
Wood24%

Crime

Violent Crime in Saguache County

United States45
Colorado43

Property Crime in Saguache County

United States48
Colorado55

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (55%)(38%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton50%
Donald Trump40%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 21 1 13
Feb 25 1 12
Mar 33 1 17
Apr 41 1 12
May 50 1 3
Jun 58 1 0
Jul 63 2 0
Aug 61 2 0
Sep 54 1 0
Oct 44 1 5
Nov 32 1 11
Dec 22 1 13

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Saguache County

Inland Flooding42
Tornado5
Blizzard4
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Saguache County, CO

Private Schools

Private Schools near Saguache County, CO

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Colleges

Colleges near Saguache County, CO

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Colorado College
95 miles, NE

Hospitals

Hospitals near Saguache County, CO

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Rio Grande Hospital
26 miles, S
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San Luis Valley Health
43 miles, SE
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Airports

Airports near Saguache County, CO

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