Fort Garland, CO
Living in Fort Garland
Bikeability
1
Walkability
1
Commute
94
Public Transit
1
Affordability
100
Public Safety
81
Airports
6
Hospitals
87
Colleges
17
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
1
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
481
Population
+14 (2010–19)
36 y
Median Age
+3 (2010–19)
4%
College-Educated
-6% (2010–19)
77%
Family Households
-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over2%
Diversity
Asian1%
Caucasian13%
Hispanic or Latino86%
Education
Less than high school36%
High school graduate20%
Some College40%
Bachelor's degree2%
Graduate degree2%
Households
Family household77%
Householder living alone20%
Householder not living alone2%
Economy
$44k
Median Household Income
+$3.3k (2010–19)
69%
Above Poverty
-10% (2010–19)
19 mi
Average Commute
81%
Lived Here Last Year
-9% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K31%
$25K to $49K44%
$50K to $74K18%
$100K to $124K6%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government3%
Private sector66%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance30%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts8%
Sales and office29%
Service16%
Commute
Car, truck, or van100%
Housing
$111k
Median Home Value
+$32k (2010–19)
8%
Built 2000 or Later
$358
Median Monthly Rent
-$14 (2010–19)
33%
Owner-Occupied
-24% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached62%
Multiple units7%
Mobile home30%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 199926%
Built 1980 to 198920%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1950 to 19591%
Built 1939 or earlier28%
Home Value
Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K39%
$100K to $149K23%
$150K to $199K22%
$200K to $249K4%
$300K to $399K7%
House Heating Type
Electricity3%
Fuel oil, kerosene4%
LP gas51%
Utility gas11%
Wood20%
Crime
Violent Crime in Fort Garland
United States45
Colorado43
Costilla County24
Property Crime in Fort Garland
United States48
Colorado55
Costilla County49
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (59%)(36%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton52%
Donald Trump41%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 17 | 0 | 17 |
| Feb | 22 | 0 | 17 |
| Mar | 32 | 1 | 21 |
| Apr | 40 | 1 | 15 |
| May | 49 | 1 | 4 |
| Jun | 57 | 1 | 0 |
| Jul | 62 | 2 | 0 |
| Aug | 60 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep | 53 | 1 | 1 |
| Oct | 42 | 1 | 7 |
| Nov | 29 | 1 | 15 |
| Dec | 19 | 1 | 17 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Fort Garland
Inland Flooding49
Tornado8
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Fort Garland, CO
Private Schools
Private Schools near Fort Garland, CO
Trinity Lutheran School
25 miles, W
St Peter's Lutheran School
40 miles, W
High Valley Christian School
48 miles, NW
Holy Trinity Academy
54 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Fort Garland, CO
Colorado State University-Pueblo
77 miles, NE
Colorado College
104 miles, N
Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs
106 miles, N
University of Colorado Colorado Springs
107 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Fort Garland, CO
San Luis Valley Health
25 miles, W
San Luis Valley Health Conejos County Hospital
31 miles, W
Spanish Peaks Regional Health Center
36 miles, E
Rio Grande Hospital
54 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Fort Garland, CO
Pueblo Memorial Airport
78 miles, NE
City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport
103 miles, NE
Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport
112 miles, NW
Durango-La Plata County Airport
129 miles, W