Alamosa, CO
Living in Alamosa
Bikeability
37
Walkability
58
Commute
100
Public Transit
24
Affordability
98
Public Safety
61
Airports
6
Hospitals
94
Colleges
19
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
15
1←Poor
Great→100
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
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Alamosa, CO
Private Schools
Private Schools near Alamosa, CO
Trinity Lutheran School
0 miles, NW
St Peter's Lutheran School
16 miles, NW
High Valley Christian School
28 miles, NW
St Francis of Assisi School
69 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Alamosa, CO
Colorado State University-Pueblo
91 miles, NE
Western Colorado University
93 miles, NW
Fort Lewis College
110 miles, W
Colorado College
111 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Alamosa, CO
San Luis Valley Health
0 miles, W
San Luis Valley Health Conejos County Hospital
15 miles, S
Rio Grande Hospital
30 miles, NW
Spanish Peaks Regional Health Center
59 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Alamosa, CO
Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport
93 miles, NW
Pueblo Memorial Airport
94 miles, NE
Durango-La Plata County Airport
106 miles, W
City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport
112 miles, NE