Rio Grande County
City in Colorado, United States
Overview
Rio Grande County, set in southern Colorado, is known for its sweeping mountain vistas, friendly towns, and easy access to both historical attractions and outdoor adventures. The county offers a laid-back rural lifestyle marked by lively local arts scenes and spectacular high-altitude landscapes.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Colorado
Population
11,539
Time Zone
America/Denver
Coordinates
37.58°, -106.38°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
75
Female Safety
68
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
92
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,945
Local Cost
$1,170
Local Income
$2,800
Cashless
65
English
98
Temperature
5.1°C
Summer Avg
16.8°C
Winter Avg
-6.2°C
Record High
32.6°C
Record Low
-30.8°C
Humidity
57%
Precipitation
422 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
ALS
Distance
48 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 78/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.