At a Glance
Median Income
$29,750
$18,587 per capita
Home Value
$239,600
Zillow: $228,705
Median Rent
$871/mo
46.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
5.3%
86.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
42.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
12.0% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fort Garland a Good Place to Live?
D
1.9 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 3.3% (8% 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 $228,705. 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.
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 (6°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 9.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population426
Median Age23.8 yrs
Density1,121/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born8.7%
Veterans11.2%
Economy
C
Median Income$29,750
Per Capita$18,587
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty42.7%
County GDP$126M
Avg Weekly Wage$781
Housing
C
Home Value$239,600
Rent$871
Ownership70.9%
Zillow$228,705
Housing Units276
Rent Burden46.0%
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes12.3%
Smoking12.0%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death20,239/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Rain9.8 in/yr
Elevation7,936 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.3%
High School+86.5%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 41% / D 56%
Commute23 min
Broadband80.6%
Internet Speed65 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Fort Garland was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is San Luis Valley Regional/Bergman Field (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.503 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
18.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.