Alamosa, CO

Living in Alamosa

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Bikeability 37
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Walkability 58
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Commute 100
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Public Transit 24
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Affordability 98
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Public Safety 61
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Airports 6
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Hospitals 94
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Colleges 19
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Schools 15
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Residents

9.4k Population +748 (2010–19)
28  y Median Age -1 (2010–19)
24% College-Educated -8% (2010–19)
51% Family Households -4% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years41%
35 to 54 years19%
55 to 74 years17%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black1%
Caucasian39%
Hispanic or Latino54%
Multiracial2%
Native American2%
Native Hawaiian1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school14%
High school graduate27%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree11%

Households

Family household51%
Householder living alone38%
Householder not living alone11%

Economy

$35k Median Household Income +$3.7k (2010–19)
65% Above Poverty -7% (2010–19)
15  mi Average Commute
80% Lived Here Last Year +8% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K33%
$25K to $49K37%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K3%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector60%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts33%
Sales and office20%
Service28%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van92%
Public transportation<1%
Walked5%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$165k Median Home Value +$27k (2010–19)
21% Built 2000 or Later
$611 Median Monthly Rent +$158 (2010–19)
37% Owner-Occupied -10% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached49%
Multiple units7%
Mobile home8%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20137%
Built 2000 to 200913%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier15%

Home Value

Less than $50K8%
$50K to $99K12%
$100K to $149K19%
$150K to $199K34%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K3%
$1M to $1.49M1%

House Heating Type

Electricity36%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas60%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Alamosa

United States45
Colorado43
Alamosa County28

Property Crime in Alamosa

United States48
Colorado55
Alamosa County65

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (53%)(42%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton49%
Donald Trump41%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 17 1 17
Feb 22 1 17
Mar 32 1 21
Apr 40 1 15
May 49 1 4
Jun 57 1 0
Jul 62 2 0
Aug 60 2 0
Sep 53 2 1
Oct 42 1 7
Nov 29 1 15
Dec 19 1 17

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Alamosa

Inland Flooding11
Tornado4
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Alamosa, CO

Private Schools

Private Schools near Alamosa, CO

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Colleges

Colleges near Alamosa, CO

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Fort Lewis College
110 miles, W
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Colorado College
111 miles, NE

Hospitals

Hospitals near Alamosa, CO

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Rio Grande Hospital
30 miles, NW
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Airports

Airports near Alamosa, CO

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