The United States Department of Agriculture has rated the natural amenities of this region. On a scale of one to seven, San Miguel county is rated a 6. The average temperature during the month of June is 66.1℉ and the average temperature in January is 23.0℉. The typical humidity of this area is approximately 21% and the area covered by water is 0.15%. The overall influence score for San Miguel is 9.
The map below displays geographic boundaries of San Miguel, Colorado with a blue border. There are no significant USDA regional restrictions in this county. For higher resolution imagery click the map to zoom in or search for specific postal (zip) codes, city names or even counties. You can also search for specific addresses using the power search feature here.
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San Miguel County is located in the southwestern corner of Colorado. It is bordered to the north by Montrose County and to the east by Delta County. The county has a population of 8,612 people, with a median age of 44.7 years. The population is largely rural and spread out across the county's 4,742 square miles. The majority of the population is White (83%), followed by Native American (9%), Hispanic (4%), and other races (4%).
The median household income in San Miguel County is $45,845, which is lower than the statewide median of $63,500. The poverty rate in San Miguel County is 17.5%, which is higher than the statewide rate of 12.9%. The unemployment rate in San Miguel County is 5.7%, which is also higher than the statewide rate of 3.2%.
The largest town in San Miguel County is Telluride, which is known for its ski resort and outdoor recreation opportunities. Other towns in the county include Rico, Norwood, Sawpit, Ophir, and Placerville. The county has a variety of housing options ranging from single-family homes to apartments and condominiums.
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