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Fort Garland, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Costilla County County
Fort Garland, CO
At a Glance
How Fort Garland Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fort Garland's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Fort Garland a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Fort Garland residents earn a median household income of $29,750 , which is 60% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $18,587. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 42.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 116 business establishments, including 6 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fort Garland is $239,600 , 15% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $228,502. Median rent is $871/month, with 46.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1982.
Safety & Crime
Fort Garland reports 517 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 36% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,379/100K.
Education
5.3% of adults in Fort Garland hold a bachelor's degree or higher (84% below the national average). 86.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fort Garland has 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. Annual precipitation totals 9.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.