The United States Department of Agriculture has rated the natural amenities of this region. On a scale of one to seven, Park county is rated a 7. The average temperature during the month of June is 62.3℉ and the average temperature in January is 25.2℉. The typical humidity of this area is approximately 36% and the area covered by water is 0.45%. The overall influence score for Park is 4.
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Park County is located in the South-Central region of Colorado and has a population of around 16,000 people. The county seat is Fairplay. According to the 2010 U.S. Census, the racial makeup of Park County was 91.3% White, 0.6% African American, 1.5% Native American, 0.8% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 3.5% from other races, and 2.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.0% of the population.
Park County is largely rural, with few large cities or towns other than Fairplay, which has a population of around 600 people. The majority of the county's population lives in small towns and rural areas, with many living in cabins or on ranches or farms. The average household income for Park County is around $44,000 and the median home value is around $250,000.
The county has a semi-arid climate with warm summers and cold winters with significant snowfall. The county is mostly mountainous with elevations ranging from 8,000 feet to over 14,000 feet in some areas. Park County also contains several large reservoirs which are popular for recreation activities such as fishing, camping, and boating.
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