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Saguache, CO
Town in Saguache County, Colorado.
Population
579
Land area
0.4sq mi
People per sq mi
1,468
ZIP codes
0
Saguache and its ZIP codes
Saguache at a glance
- Saguache is about 26 times as dense as Colorado as a whole.
- The median household income is $58,352, 39% below the Colorado median of $95,470.
- Median rent is $1,035 a month.
Local data for Saguache, CO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Saguache, CO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$58,352
Poverty rate
5.5%
Median rent
$1,035/mo
Homeownership
55.1%
Bachelor's or higher
19.7%
Median age
39.0
Average commute
19.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (107), Mexican Americans (74), Scottish Americans (47).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Saguache County. PPP loans are for Saguache.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Sep 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$44,292
1,670 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$43,701
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$43.4M
FY 2026, $6,820 per person
How people get to work
Saguache, CO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.5%
- Carpooled16.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked11.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 19.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Saguache, CO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
1,153
Countywide, mostly winter storm
Flood insurance policies
2
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / 7°F
8.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Saguache, CO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
27.4%
U.S. 33.3% -5.9 pts
Diabetes
13.5%
U.S. 12.1% +1.4 pts
Smoking
12.5%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
14.5%
U.S. 11.1% +3.4 pts
Cities near Saguache
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MoffatTown | 14 mi | 2.1 |
| BonanzaTown | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| CenterTown | 23 mi | 0.9 |
| CrestoneTown | 25 mi | 0.4 |
| CoaldaleCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 31 |
| HooperTown | 28 mi | 0.3 |
| HowardCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 16.7 |
| Poncha SpringsTown | 30 mi | 3.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Saguache, CO in?
- Saguache is in Saguache County, Colorado.
- What is the population of Saguache, CO?
- About 579 people live in Saguache, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Saguache?
- Nearby places include Moffat (14 mi), Bonanza (14 mi), Center (23 mi), Crestone (25 mi), Coaldale (26 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023