Fort Garland, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Costilla County County
1.9
/5.0
D
Poor
426
Population
1,121/sq mi density
$29,750
Median Income
$18,587 per capita
$239,600
Home Value
$228,705 Zillow
$871
Median Rent
46.0% income on rent
44°F
Avg Temperature
D
Overall
1.9 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$29,750 median income, 3.3% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.1 / 5.0
$239,600 home value, $871/mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Top Industries in Fort Garland (2)
County-level employment data (BLS QCEW). Sorted by employment.
Agriculture & Forestry
135 jobs
14 firms
$48,897/yr
Retail Trade
78 jobs
14 firms
$22,889/yr
Industry Specialization (Location Quotient)
LQ > 1.0 means the industry is more concentrated here than the national average.
Agriculture & Forestry
17.34
Retail Trade
0.81
Thin line = national average (1.0)
Complete Industry Data
| Industry | Employment | Establishments | Avg Weekly Wage | Avg Annual Pay | LQ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture & Forestry | 135 | 14 | $940 | $48,897 | 17.34 |
| Retail Trade | 78 | 14 | $440 | $22,889 | 0.81 |