Sign In Register

Fort Garland, CO

Colorado · Costilla County

Fort Garland is a small town in Colorado with a population of 426. Residents earn $29,750 per year, which is 60% below the national average.

Data updated April 2026

1.7 /5.0
D Poor
426 Population 1,121/sq mi density
$29,750 Median Income $18,587 per capita
$239,600 Home Value $228,502 Zillow
$871 Median Rent 46.0% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
517 Violent Crime/100K 3,379 property/100K
D
Overall
1.7 / 5.0
Poor overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$29,750 median income, 1.7% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.1 / 5.0
$239,600 home value, $871/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
517 violent crimes/100K (36% above avg)
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Discover Fort Garland, CO

Explore over 40 sections covering people, economy, housing, health, crime, climate, community, costs, trends, schools, colleges, hospitals, treatment centers, industries, museums, libraries, breweries, farmers markets, grocery stores, pharmacies, campgrounds, parks, trails, stadiums, ski resorts, daycare centers, nursing homes, churches, fire stations, cell towers, bridges, power plants, EV stations, prisons, radio stations, airports, police stations, post offices, Amtrak stations, superfund sites, UNESCO sites, and more.
Use the tabs and dropdown menus below to navigate every data point we track for this city.

Full City Profile
Median Income $29,750
60% lower than US avg
Home Value $239,600
15% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 517/100K
36% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 5.3%
84% lower than US avg
Median Rent $871
25% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 31.9%
1% lower than US avg
Unemployment 1.7%
53% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 42.7%
244% higher than US avg

How Fort Garland Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population426
Median Age23.8 yrs
Density1,121/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 41%
Veterans11.2%

Economy

C
Median Income$29,750
Per Capita$18,587
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty42.7%
County GDP$126M
Commute23 min

Housing

C
Home Value$239,600
Rent$871
Ownership70.9%
Zillow$228,502
Housing Units276
Rent Burden46.0%

Crime

F
Violent517/100K
Property3,379/100K

Health

Obesity31.9%
Uninsured24.4%
Smoking12.0%
Depression19.9%
Heart Disease5.8%

Climate

Avg Temp44°F (7°C)
AQI41 (Good)
Rain9.0 in/yr
Sunny Days330/yr
Elevation7,936 ft (2,419 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.3%
High School+86.5%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.23

Community

2024 VoteR 41% / D 56%
Commute23 min
Broadband80.6%
EV Stations2
Libraries2

Is Fort Garland a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Fort Garland receives an overall livability score of 1.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of D. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include elevated crime rates, an elevated poverty rate, a high uninsured rate. Fort Garland faces significant challenges across several quality-of-life categories.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Fort Garland is $29,750, 60% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.7%. The poverty rate of 42.7% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Fort Garland is $239,600, 15% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $871 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. With a home price-to-income ratio of 8.1x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.

Safety & Crime

The violent crime rate of 517 per 100,000 is above the national average of 380 / something for prospective residents to consider. Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,379 per 100,000, 72% above the national average.

Education

5.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 86.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.2/10.

Climate & Weather

Fort Garland has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. With 330 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 9.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Fort Garland has a population of 426 with a density of 1,121 people per square mile, spread across 0.4 square miles. The median age is 23.8 years, 39% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.7% female and 49.3% male. The city is predominantly White (40.6%), with 3.3% Hispanic, 10.1% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 53.1% of residents, while 46.9% speak Spanish. 11.2% of the population are veterans, above the national rate of 6.0%. 22.9% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 94.7% have health insurance coverage.

Population

426
Total Population
1,121
People / sq mi
23.8yrs
Median Age
39% below US avg
0.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.3%
Female 50.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Fort Garland vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 53.1%
32% below US avg
Spanish 46.9%
250% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Fort Garland vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Fort Garland is $29,750, which is 60% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $18,587 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $781, 45% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 1.7% (below the 3.6% US average). 42.7% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 116 business establishments, including 6 restaurants. The cost of living index is 103.1, roughly in line with the national average. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes. 8.8% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Fort Garland vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$29,750
60% below US avg
Per Capita Income$18,587
Avg Weekly Wage$781
IRS Avg AGI$41,455
Gini Index0.503 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.7%
53% below US avg
Poverty Rate42.7%
244% above US avg
Establishments (County)116
County GDP$126M

Business (County)

Restaurants6
Healthcare6
Retail15
Manufacturing3

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living103.10 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time23.4 min
Drive Alone89.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home8.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Fort Garland is $239,600, 15% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $228,502. Monthly rent averages $871 (25% below the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $1,161 for a one-bedroom to $1,429 for a two-bedroom apartment. 70.9% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 276 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1982. 46.0% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing, indicating a significant affordability challenge for renters. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.1x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$239,600
15% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$228,502

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$871
25% below US avg
Rent Burden46.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,083
1 Bedroom$1,161
2 Bedrooms$1,429
3 Bedrooms$1,861
4 Bedrooms$2,178

Ownership & Property

Homeownership70.9%
Owner-Occupied70.9%
Renter-Occupied29.1%
Housing Units276
Median Year Built1982

Property Tax

In Fort Garland, 31.9% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 12.3% have diabetes (above the 10.5% national rate). Heart disease affects 5.8% of residents. 28.3% have high blood pressure. 12.0% are current smokers. 15.8% report binge drinking. 27.2% are physically inactive. 19.9% report depression. 16.5% experience frequent mental distress. 24.4% of residents lack health insurance (above the 8.6% national rate). 41.8% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 1.2 out of 10.

Health Metrics: Fort Garland vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity31.9%
1% below US avg
Diabetes12.3%
Heart Disease5.8%
High Blood Pressure28.3%
Asthma10.3%
COPD5.3%
Cancer5.5%
Stroke3.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking12.0%
14% below US avg
Binge Drinking15.8%
Physical Inactivity27.2%
Depression19.9%
Mental Distress16.5%
Physical Distress14.8%
Short Sleep35.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate94.7%
Uninsured24.4%
184% above US avg
Mental Health1:3,628
Checkup Rate69.5%
Dental Visits47.4%
Premature Death20,239/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment1.2/10
Exercise Access41.8%
Healthcare Facilities6
Fort Garland has a violent crime rate of 517 per 100,000 residents, 36% above the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 3,379 per 100,000, 72% above the U.S. average. The county recorded 2 fatal traffic crashes. The area has experienced 91 federally declared disasters. Overall, Fort Garland receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Fort Garland vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent517.2/100K
36% above US avg

Property Crime

Total Property3,379.3/100K
72% above US avg

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2
Traffic Accidents90
Avg Accident Severity2.5 / 4.0
FEMA Disasters91

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
View full crime details →
Fort Garland has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 9.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 7,936 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average44.0°F
19% below US avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,936 ft (2,419 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density1,121/sq mi
Coordinates37.4279°N, 105.4350°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyCostilla County County
Nearest AirportSan Luis Valley Regional/Bergman Field (ALS)
24 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 9.0"
76% below US avg
Wettest Month (Aug) 2.20"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.39"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score6.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability96.5 / 100
Community Resilience0.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Volcano No Rating
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

343 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M3.4 on Jun 28, 2025.

Aug 23, 2011 6 km S of Valdez, Colorado M5.3 77 km
Aug 10, 2005 20 km S of Weston, Colorado M5.0 76 km
Aug 22, 2011 9 km SSW of Starkville, Colorado M4.7 90 km
Sep 5, 2001 0 km SE of Cokedale, Colorado M4.5 79 km
Mar 22, 2004 30 km S of Weston, Colorado M4.4 82 km
Jan 3, 2007 8 km SSW of Weston, Colorado M4.4 62 km
Aug 1, 2004 31 km S of Stonewall Gap, Colorado M4.3 68 km
Mar 10, 2023 6 km NNE of Segundo, Colorado M4.3 68 km
Jul 29, 2009 32 km NNE of Cimarron, New Mexico M4.1 88 km
Jun 19, 2023 Colorado M4.1 86 km
Aug 10, 2005 20 km SSW of Segundo, Colorado M4.1 76 km
Sep 4, 2001 2 km W of Cokedale, Colorado M4.0 76 km
Sep 13, 2011 20 km S of Sequndo, Colorado M4.0 83 km
Aug 23, 2011 7 km S of Valdez, Colorado M4.0 78 km
Aug 26, 2023 19 km SSW of Weston, Colorado M4.0 68 km
Feb 6, 2016 Colorado M4.0 57 km
Aug 23, 2016 18 km SSW of Weston, CO M3.9 66 km
Sep 16, 2011 26 km S of Sequndo, Colorado M3.9 86 km
Mar 10, 2023 5 km N of Sequndo, Colorado M3.9 69 km
Aug 20, 2015 7 km WSW of Weston, Colorado M3.9 58 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

65 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 1 injury.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 31, 1955 EF3 1 km 0
Jul 4, 1960 EF2 67 km 0
Jul 10, 1955 EF2 39 km 0
Jun 17, 1953 EF2 69 km 0
May 8, 2017 EF1 63 km 0
Jun 6, 2014 EF1 96 km 0
Aug 16, 2008 EF1 35 km 0
Mar 19, 1995 EF1 39 km 0
May 25, 1993 EF1 36 km 0
Jun 22, 1983 EF1 48 km 0
Jun 10, 1983 EF1 58 km 0
Jun 10, 1983 EF1 90 km 0
Sep 13, 1982 EF1 90 km 0
Jun 19, 1982 EF1 57 km 0
Jun 10, 1980 EF1 99 km 0
May 5, 1980 EF1 33 km 0
Jun 16, 1965 EF1 91 km 0
Jun 25, 1956 EF1 37 km 0
Feb 13, 1954 EF1 78 km 0
Jun 17, 2023 EF0 93 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: SPRING CREEK (107,108 ac, 2018).

Year Name Acres Distance
2018 SPRING CREEK 107,108 29 km
2002 PONIL COMPLEX 89,084 90 km
2002 SPRING 24,044 62 km
2016 JUNKINS 19,023 83 km
2006 MATO VEGA 13,126 25 km
2005 MASON 11,630 88 km
2013 EAST PEAK 10,082 49 km
1996 HONDO 8,258 89 km
2021 HART CANYON RX FY22 5,781 81 km
2016 BEULAH HILL 5,769 84 km
2018 LOOP ROAD RX 5,688 79 km
2008 WEST FORK 5,436 82 km
2010 MEDANO 4,887 43 km
2011 DUCKETT 4,705 94 km
1998 BEARD 4,553 89 km
2010 H12 4,393 57 km
2006 MAURICIO CANYON 4,370 56 km
2021 RING RX FY21 4,172 79 km
2023 MCCRYSTAL ROCK RX (EAST) FY24 4,054 75 km
2022 UNNAMED 3,643 57 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-6°C) 0.4 in Driest
February 26°F (-4°C) 0.4 in
March 33°F (1°C) 0.8 in
April 40°F (5°C) 0.8 in
May 50°F (10°C) 1.2 in
June 59°F (15°C) 1.1 in
July 65°F (18°C) 2.0 in Warmest
August 62°F (17°C) 2.2 in Wettest
September 55°F (13°C) 1.3 in
October 44°F (7°C) 1.0 in
November 32°F (-0°C) 0.7 in
December 22°F (-6°C) 0.5 in Coldest

Fort Garland has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 22°F in December to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.2") and January the driest (0.4").

View full weather details →
Fort Garland is located in Costilla County. It is classified as Nonmetro / Rural, a rural community. 5.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 84% below the national average of 33.7%. 86.5% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 4.2 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Democrat with 55.5% of the vote, a 14.7-point margin. 80.6% of households have broadband internet access. The area has 2 EV charging stations. There are 2 public libraries serving the community. 6 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 89.5% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 40.9%
D 55.5%

Winner: Democrat by 14.7 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2
Traffic Accidents90
Avg Accident Severity2.5 / 4.0
FEMA Disaster Declarations91
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+5.3%
84% below US avg
High School+86.5%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score4.23
F Education Grade (1.4/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 9Nonmetro / Rural
Population Density1,121/sq mi
Total Area0.4 sq mi
CountyCostilla County County

Services

Broadband Access80.6%
Avg Download Speed64.5 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed33.0 Mbps
Max Download Speed1,000 Mbps
EV Charging Stations2
Alt Fuel Stations2
Public Libraries2
Healthcare Facilities6
Restaurants6
Retail Stores15

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute23.4 min
Drive Alone89.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home8.8%
Average costs for common services in Fort Garland. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care) $258 ($155–$412)
Specialist Visit $361 ($206–$567)
Urgent Care Visit $206 ($103–$361)
Emergency Room Visit $2,268 ($825–$5,155)
Dental Cleaning $134 ($77–$206)
Dental Filling $258 ($155–$412)
View all 40 services

Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional) $46 ($26–$77)
Oil Change (Synthetic) $77 ($52–$124)
Brake Pad Replacement $309 ($155–$516)
Tire Rotation $41 ($21–$77)
New Tires (Set of 4) $619 ($412–$1,031)
Battery Replacement $206 ($103–$361)
View all 18 services

Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour) $103 ($62–$155)
Electrician (Per Hour) $93 ($52–$144)
HVAC Repair $412 ($155–$825)
HVAC System Install $7,217 ($4,124–$12,372)
Roof Repair $1,031 ($412–$2,062)
Roof Replacement $9,279 ($5,671–$15,465)
View all 25 services

Legal

Divorce (Uncontested) $1,547 ($516–$3,609)
Divorce (Contested) $15,465 ($5,155–$30,930)
DUI Defense $5,155 ($2,062–$10,310)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7) $1,547 ($825–$3,093)
Will Preparation $516 ($206–$1,031)
Trust Preparation $2,578 ($1,031–$5,155)
View all 12 services

Personal Care

Men's Haircut $26 ($15–$46)
Women's Haircut $57 ($31–$103)
Hair Coloring (Full) $155 ($77–$258)
Manicure $26 ($15–$46)
Pedicure $41 ($26–$67)
Massage (1 Hour) $82 ($52–$134)
View all 12 services

Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon) $4.23 ($3.09–$5.67)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen) $3.61 ($2.58–$5.16)
Loaf of Bread $3.92 ($2.58–$5.67)
Chicken Breast (per lb) $4.64 ($3.09–$6.70)
Ground Beef (per lb) $5.67 ($4.12–$7.73)
Rice (per lb) $1.03 ($0.62–$1.86)
View all 20 services

Utilities

Electricity (Monthly) $144 ($82–$258)
Natural Gas (Monthly) $72 ($31–$155)
Water/Sewer (Monthly) $72 ($41–$124)
Internet (Monthly) $72 ($41–$103)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly) $67 ($31–$103)
Cable TV (Monthly) $88 ($52–$155)
View all 8 services

Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown) $206 ($77–$516)
Car Insurance (Annual) $2,062 ($1,237–$3,609)
Bus Pass (Monthly) $72 ($31–$134)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride) $15 ($8.25–$26)
Car Registration (Annual) $103 ($31–$258)
Driver's License Renewal $31 ($15–$77)
View all 8 services

Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly) $1,237 ($619–$2,578)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly) $1,031 ($516–$2,062)
After-School Care (Monthly) $412 ($206–$722)
Tutoring (Per Hour) $52 ($26–$103)
SAT/ACT Prep Course $1,031 ($412–$2,578)
Private School (K-12, Annual) $12,888 ($5,155–$30,930)
View all 8 services

Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup) $62 ($31–$103)
Dog Vaccination (Annual) $103 ($52–$206)
Dog Grooming $62 ($31–$103)
Pet Boarding (Per Night) $41 ($21–$77)
Dog Spay/Neuter $309 ($155–$516)
Cat Spay/Neuter $206 ($103–$412)
View all 9 services

Childcare

Center-Based (monthly)
Infant$793
Toddler$634
Preschool$597
Family Childcare (monthly)
Infant$658
Toddler$657
Preschool$657
Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)

Top Industries in Costilla County

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry Jobs Establishments Avg Annual Pay Location Quotient
Agriculture & Forestry 135 14 $48,897 17.34
Retail Trade 78 14 $22,889 0.81

Radio Stations near Fort Garland

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Campgrounds Near Fort Garland

8 campgrounds found near Fort Garland.

NameRatingSitesPrice
BEAR LAKE CAMPGROUND (CO) 4.5/5 13 $25
Duncan Cabin 4.5/5 1 $40
Pinon Flats Campground 4.5/5 89 $20–$80
PURGATOIRE CAMPGROUND 4.5/5 20 $25
Zapata Falls Campground 4.5/5 40 $11–$20
Blue Lake Campground - San Isabel NF (CO) 4.0/5 16 $25
Cordova Pass 1 $15
Medano Pass Primitive Road Campsites Free

National Parks Near Fort Garland

12 national parks and monuments found near Fort Garland.

ParkTypeFee
Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area - Beaver Creek State Park Free
Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area - Blue Heron State Park Free
Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area - Florence River Park State Park Free
Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area - Fremont County Road 643C State Park Free
Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area - Pathfinder Park State Park Free
Cimarron Canyon State Park State Park Free
Eagle Nest Lake State Park State Park Free
Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve National Park & Preserve $25
Lake Pueblo State Park Free
Lake Pueblo State Park State Park Free
Lathrop State Park State Park Free
Trinidad Lake State Park State Park Free

Trails Near Fort Garland

130+ trails found near Fort Garland.

TrailMilesSurfaceHikeBikeHorse
INDIAN 8.2 NATIVE MATERIAL
BARTLETT 6.7 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
BLUE/BEAR ROAD 5.0 SNOW
CORDOVA PASS ROAD 5.0 SNOW
BLANCA PEAK 5.0 NATIVE MATERIAL
COAL CREEK 4.8 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
SCHAFER 4.4 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
POLE CREEK 4.1 NATIVE MATERIAL
DODGETON 4.0 NATIVE MATERIAL
GREENHORN 3.8 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
WILDCAT 3.8 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
CISNEROS 3.5 NATIVE MATERIAL
LILY LAKE 3.4 NATIVE MATERIAL
UTE 3.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
WAHATOYA 3.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
SANTANA 3.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
S. ZAPATA 3.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
RASPBERRY 3.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
APISHAPA 3.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
LEVI KRIER 2.9 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
STRAWBERRY 2.8 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
BONNETT CREEK 2.5 NATIVE MATERIAL
WAHATOYA 2.4 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
RAINBOW 2.3 NATIVE MATERIAL
GREENHORN 2.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
HUERFANO 2.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
WAHATOYA 1.9 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
INDIAN 1.9 NATIVE MATERIAL
WEST PEAK 1.9 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
BARTLETT 1.9 IMPORTED COMPACTED MATERIAL Yes
BLANCA PEAK 1.7 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
S. ZAPATA 1.7 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
INDIAN 1.6 NATIVE MATERIAL
WAHATOYA 1.6 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
HORSE RANCH 1.5 NATIVE MATERIAL
CISNEROS 1.5 NATIVE MATERIAL
ZAPATA 1.5 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
TURKEY CREEK 1.4 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
DIKES 1.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
SOUTH APACHE 1.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
BAKER CREEK 1.3 NATIVE MATERIAL
SHORTCUT 1.3 NATIVE MATERIAL
TURKEY CREEK 1.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
BARTLETT 1.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
DIKES 1.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
NORTH FORK 1.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
SOUTH APACHE 1.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
GREENHORN 1.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
CASCADE 1.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
CASCADE 1.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
MUSIC PASS 1.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
HUERFANO 0.9 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
N. FORK ZAPATA 0.9 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
DIKES 0.9 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
BAKER CREEK 0.9 NATIVE MATERIAL
SANTANA 0.9 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
NORTH FORK 0.9 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
LEVI KRIER 0.9 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
RAINBOW 0.9 NATIVE MATERIAL
NORTH FORK 0.9 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
CASCADE 0.9 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
HUERFANO 0.8 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
INDIAN 0.8 NATIVE MATERIAL
SOUTH APACHE 0.7 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
INDIAN 0.7 NATIVE MATERIAL
LEVI KRIER 0.7 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
GREENHORN 0.6 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
NORTH FORK 0.6 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
CASCADE 0.6 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
POLE CREEK 0.6 NATIVE MATERIAL
CASCADE 0.6 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
CISNEROS 0.5 NATIVE MATERIAL
WEST PEAK 0.5 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
BARTLETT 0.5 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
1302.C 0.5 NATIVE MATERIAL
APACHE FALLS 0.4 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
MILLSET 0.4 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
DODGETON 0.4 NATIVE MATERIAL
BAKER CREEK 0.4 NATIVE MATERIAL
ZAPATA 0.4 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
BAKER CREEK 0.3 NATIVE MATERIAL
RAINBOW 0.3 NATIVE MATERIAL
RASPBERRY 0.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
GREENHORN 0.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
HUERFANO 0.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
SOUTH APACHE 0.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
NORTH FORK 0.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
HUERFANO 0.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
STRAWBERRY 0.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
NORTH FORK 0.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
WEST PEAK 0.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
VISTA POINT HANDICAPPED TRAIL 0.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
APACHE FALLS 0.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
1302.B 0.2 NATIVE MATERIAL
MUSIC PASS 0.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
RAINBOW 0.2 NATIVE MATERIAL
SANTANA 0.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
INDIAN 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL
RAINBOW 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL
DODGETON 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL
APISHAPA 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
VISTA POINT HANDICAPPED TRAIL 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
LEVI KRIER 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
CASCADE 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
INDIAN 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL
RAINBOW 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL
INDIAN 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL
BAKER CREEK 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL
WAHATOYA 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
BARTLETT 0.1 IMPORTED COMPACTED MATERIAL Yes
HUERFANO 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
APISHAPA 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
CASCADE 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
WEST PEAK 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
SANTANA 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
MILLSET 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
RAINBOW 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL
GREENHORN 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
SCHAFER 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
NORTH FORK 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
LEVI KRIER 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
LEVI KRIER 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
VISTA POINT HANDICAPPED TRAIL 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
RAINBOW 0.0 NATIVE MATERIAL
APISHAPA 0.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
SOUTH APACHE 0.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
RAINBOW 0.0 NATIVE MATERIAL
HUERFANO 0.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
NORTH FORK 0.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
BARTLETT 0.0 IMPORTED COMPACTED MATERIAL Yes

Museums in Fort Garland

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
FORT GARLAND MUSEUMGENERAL MUSEUM29477 HIGHWAY 159�7193793512

Libraries in Fort Garland

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
COSTILLA COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY418 GASPER STREET0.02,500

Farmers Markets in Fort Garland

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Lion's Park and Midland Spur Rd.Visit

Restaurants in Fort Garland

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

All Gon Pizza
Del's Diner
Mountain View Diner

Gas Stations in Fort Garland

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Conoco
High Altitude Convenience

Cell Towers in Fort Garland

AddressStructure TypeHeight (ft)
9th Street (109457)GTOWER58
9TH STREET (109457)GTOWER58
9TH STREET (109457)GTOWER58
9th Street (109457)GTOWER58
Point 4 Miles North of US Route 160 (108974)LTOWER29
Point 4 Miles North of US Route 160 (108974)LTOWER29

Fire Stations in Fort Garland

NameAddressTypeActive FirefightersVolunteersPhone
Costilla County Fire Protection District301 Beaubien STVolunteer719-672-3302

Bridges in Fort Garland

LocationTypeKindYear BuiltLength (ft)Daily TrafficCondition
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel198948531F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel199151138F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel198827124F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel19972941F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel19925537G
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel19653117F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel20044010F

Airports Near Fort Garland

30 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
San Luis Valley Regional Airport/Bergman FieldALSMedium Airport
Alamosa Outport AirportSmall Airport
Blanca AirportSmall Airport
Blue Water AirportSmall Airport
Cuchara Valley At La Veta AirportSmall Airport
Diamond Star Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Geary Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Green Acres AirportSmall Airport
Greenhorn StripSmall Airport
Lama AirportSmall Airport
Las Arenas Earth and Sky Observatory AirportSmall Airport
Las Mesitas AirportSmall Airport
Leach AirportSmall Airport
Mann Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Mc Cullough AirportSmall Airport
Melby Ranch AirstripSmall Airport
Monte Vista Municipal AirportSmall Airport
Questa Municipal Nr 2 AirportSmall Airport
Rock Creek AirportSmall Airport
Saguache Municipal AirportSmall Airport
Shkyview AirportSmall Airport
Silver West AirportSmall Airport
Simonson FieldSmall Airport
Spanish Peaks AirfieldSmall Airport
Spring Canyon AirportSmall Airport
Stetler AirportSmall Airport
Tercio Ranch AirstripSmall Airport
The Flying Z AirportSmall Airport
Trinchera Ranch AirstripSmall Airport
Van Treese AirportSmall Airport

Police Stations in Fort Garland

2 police stations.

StationAddressPhone
Blanca Police Department601 Main Street
Blanca Police Department601 Main Street

Grocery Stores in Fort Garland

3 grocery stores.

StoreTypeAddress
Alta 3205Convenience Store700 4th & Beaubien
Dollar General 22668Other412 4th Ave
Red Rock General StoreConvenience Store451 Highway 160

Post Offices in Fort Garland

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Fort Garland Post Office

Treatment Centers in Fort Garland

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
San Luis Valley - Behavioral Health GroupBoth719-589-3671

Churches & Religious Organizations in Fort Garland

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
WOLFHAWK SPIRIT RETREAT19037 CERVANTES BOX 814

Explore Near Fort Garland

Historic Markers
2
Officially designated historical markers from the Historical Marker Database
View all →
Bigfoot Sightings
1
Eyewitness reports filed with the Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization
View all →
Mines
1
Active and inactive mining sites tracked by the Mine Safety and Health Administration
View all →

Download Full City Report

Get a comprehensive, print-ready PDF with all data for Fort Garland.

Get Report

Frequently Asked Questions About Fort Garland

What is the population of Fort Garland?

Fort Garland has a population of 426 residents and is located in Colorado. The population density is 1,121 people per square mile, spread across 0.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 23.8 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.7% female and 49.3% male.

Is Fort Garland expensive to live in?

Fort Garland has a cost of living roughly in line with the national average, with an index of 103.1 (baseline: 100). The median household income is $29,750, 60% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $239,600 (15% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $871 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.1x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

Is Fort Garland safe?

The violent crime rate in Fort Garland is 517 per 100,000 residents, above the national average of 380. Prospective residents should research specific neighborhoods, as crime rates can vary significantly within the city. Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,379 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Fort Garland receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Fort Garland?

Fort Garland has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 22°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 330 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 9.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 41.

How is the job market in Fort Garland?

The job market in Fort Garland is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $781. There are 116 business establishments in the area, including 6 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 23 minutes, and 8.8% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Fort Garland?

The median home value in Fort Garland is $239,600. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $228,502. For renters, the median monthly rent is $871. Fair market rent is $1,161 for a 1-bedroom and $1,429 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 70.9%.

How are the schools in Fort Garland?

Schools in Fort Garland have an average test score of 4.2 out of 10, below typical national benchmarks. Families may want to research individual school ratings. 5.3% of adults in Fort Garland hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 86.5% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Fort Garland?

The obesity rate in Fort Garland is 31.9% (below the national rate of 32.1%). 12.0% of adults are smokers. 27.2% are physically inactive. 19.9% of residents report depression. 24.4% lack health insurance (above the national rate). 41.8% of residents have access to exercise opportunities.

What is transportation like in Fort Garland?

The average commute in Fort Garland is 23 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 89.5% of workers drive alone to work, and 8.8% work from home.

What are the demographics of Fort Garland?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Fort Garland is 40.6% White, 10.1% Black or African American, 3.3% Hispanic or Latino. 53.1% of residents speak only English at home, while 46.9% speak Spanish. 11.2% of the population are military veterans. 22.9% of residents have a disability. 94.7% have health insurance coverage.

Nearby Cities

Compare Fort Garland with another city: