The United States Department of Agriculture has rated the natural amenities of this region. On a scale of one to seven, Saguache county is rated a 6. The average temperature during the month of June is 64.4℉ and the average temperature in January is 20.8℉. The typical humidity of this area is approximately 37% and the area covered by water is 0.06%. The overall influence score for Saguache is 9.
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Saguache County is located in the San Luis Valley in south-central Colorado. The county has an estimated population of 6,426 people, with a population density of 4.7 persons per square mile. The racial makeup of the county is predominantly White (82.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (10.2%), Native American (2.2%), and other races (5.3%).
The median household income in Saguache County is $37,943, significantly lower than the state median of $63,303. The poverty rate is also higher than the average in Colorado, with 24.7% of the population living below the poverty line compared to 14.7% statewide.
The median home value in Saguache County is $127,700, much lower than the state median of $385,400. A majority of homes are owner-occupied (63.4%), while 36.6% are rented.
Saguache County is mostly rural, with many small towns scattered throughout the area and no major urban center. The county experiences hot summers and cold winters, with temperatures ranging from 20-90 degrees Fahrenheit throughout the year.
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