Fort Garland, CO

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.

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

Overall

1.7 / 5.0

Poor overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

2.4 / 5.0

$29,750 median income, 1.7% unemployment

Affordability

2.1 / 5.0

$239,600 home value, $871/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

517 violent crimes/100K (36% above avg)

Education

1.4 / 5.0

5.3% bachelor's degree or higher

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Historic Markers

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Bigfoot Sightings

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Mines

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2 historical markers from the Historical Marker Database (HMdb) found near Fort Garland, CO.

Name	Description
Fort Garland / Buffalo Soldiers	Memorial can be reached from State Highway 159, on the right when traveling south.
Fort Garland	Marker is on State Highway 159, 0.2 miles south of U.S. 160, on the left when traveling north. <font color=red> Reported permanently removed.</font>