The United States Department of Agriculture has rated the natural amenities of this region. On a scale of one to seven, Rio Grande county is rated a 6. The average temperature during the month of June is 63.5℉ and the average temperature in January is 21.4℉. The typical humidity of this area is approximately 37% and the area covered by water is 0.06%. The overall influence score for Rio Grande is 8.
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Rio Grande County is a rural, largely agricultural county located in the San Luis Valley of Southwestern Colorado. The county population was 11,981 in 2020, with a population density of 6.3 people per square mile. The median household income is $38,000, and the median age is 37.5 years.
The majority of Rio Grande County residents are Hispanic or Latino (54%), followed by White (35%), American Indian/Alaska Native (4%), and Asian (2%). The cost of living index is relatively low at 82.3, with the median home value at $191,400.
Rio Grande County has a large agricultural industry, with most of the land being used for farming and ranching. It is also home to the Rio Grande National Forest, which provides recreation and tourism opportunities. The county also has a number of small towns and villages throughout its borders, many of which are quite small and isolated.
USDA Rural Development staff are dedicated to assisting rural Colorado communities through housing, business, and community programs. Their mission is to increase economic opportunity and improve the quality of life for all rural Americans.Featured Property from USDA Loan Eligible Regions of Colorado
Colorado Rural Development has a state office located in Denver and six field offices located in Alamosa, Cortez, Craig, Delta, Las Animas and Wray.
USDA Rural Development
Denver Federal Center
PO Box 25426
Building 56, Room E-2300
Denver, CO 80225
Phone: (720) 544-2903
Toll Free: (800) 424-6214