Pagosa Springs, CO

Pagosa Springs, Colorado

Pagosa Springs, Colorado, in Archuleta county, is 124 miles NW of Santa Fe, New Mexico (center to center) and 152 miles N of Albuquerque, New Mexico. About 1,591 people people live in Pagosa Springs.

The People and Families of Pagosa Springs

In Pagosa Springs, about 51% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Pagosa Springs had a median family income of $33,831.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($13,250) in Pagosa Springs than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the town.

Pagosa Springs Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Pagosa Springs, about 60% are lived in by their owners, not renters. It's not uncommon for visitors to rent vacation houses in the town. Pagosa Springs isn't one of those high-end towns with high property taxes.

Commuting

In Pagosa Springs, 83% of commuters drive to work. In the town, people like to walk or ride bicycles. Commuters in Pagosa Springs enjoy easier drives to work than most people.

High Points

Pagosa Springs strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Colorado):

Category	Trophy
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 3%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 4%
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 18%

Comparative Profile of Pagosa Springs, CO

Comparing Pagosa Springs to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Colorado (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Racial Diversity
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Senior Citizens

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Property Taxes
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Pagosa Springs Almanac

Pagosa Springs Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Pagosa Springs Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Pagosa Springs, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Pagosa Springs Public Libraries

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Pagosa Springs High Schools (2004)

PAGOSA SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL
100 SOUTH 8TH STREET
970-264-2231
Serves 511 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 19.5

Pagosa Springs Colleges

(List of All Colorado Colleges)

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