The United States Department of Agriculture has rated the natural amenities of this region. On a scale of one to seven, Baca county is rated a 4. The average temperature during the month of June is 78.1℉ and the average temperature in January is 29.3℉. The typical humidity of this area is approximately 35% and the area covered by water is 0.05%. The overall influence score for Baca is 9.
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Baca County is located in the southeast corner of Colorado, near the Kansas and Oklahoma borders. According to the 2010 U.S. Census, the population of Baca County was 5,746 people. The population is largely rural and spread across an area of 1,845 square miles. The median age of the population is 41 years old, and the median household income is $43,125.
The majority of Baca County residents are white (84%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (9%) and American Indian (4%). The county has a high rate of poverty, with 24% of people living below the poverty line. About 14% of families live below the poverty line and 19% of individuals are living in poverty.
The county has limited access to healthcare and educational resources, with only one hospital and one public school system in the entire county. Additionally, there is limited access to public transportation, with no public bus service available. The unemployment rate in Baca County is around 4%, which is slightly higher than the national average.
Overall, living conditions in Baca County are difficult for many residents due to its rural location and limited access to resources.
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