Costilla
7.1
High score (8-10)
San Luis is Colorado's oldest town (founded 1851) and has a genuine historical character — the acequia irrigation system still runs, the Stations of the Cross sculpture trail above town is unusual and worth seeing. That's it for what this place offers a visitor.
Mid score (6-8) · Your profile
Fort Garland and San Luis together have under 2,000 people. This is one of the highest-poverty counties in Colorado at over 8,000 feet elevation. The community is deeply rooted Hispanic families with no transient or tourist layer.
Lower score (below 6)
Median household income well below $30,000, brutal winters, and a community that has no orientation toward outsiders. Historically significant, genuinely hard to visit as a stranger. No social infrastructure for anyone who isn't from here.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the median income in Costilla, Colorado?
$45k median
What's the typical marriage age for women in Costilla, Colorado?
Women marry at 27
How common is a college degree in Costilla, Colorado?
23% men have degree
What's the average male height in Costilla, Colorado?
177 cm local avg
What's the average BMI for women in Costilla, Colorado?
Local women avg 29.4