Gardner, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Alamosa County County
5.0
/5.0
A+
Excellent
59
Population
24/sq mi density
46°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Gardner, CO
At a Glance
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
100.0% high school+
Obesity Rate
26.5%
17% below
10.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
How Gardner Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Gardner's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Bachelor's
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Gardner a Good Place to Live?
A+
5.0 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Education
0.0% of adults in Gardner hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Gardner has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 13.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.
Data Overview
People
Population59
Density24/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans40.7%
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$315,307
Housing Units103
Rent Burden26.3%
Health
Obesity26.5%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking10.9%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death12,905/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain13.6 in/yr
AQI26 (Good)
Elevation7,021 ft
Education
A+Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 54% / D 43%
Broadband59.3%
Internet Speed97 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Gardner was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is San Luis Valley Regional/Bergman Field (46 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.474 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
40.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.