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Archuleta County, Colorado in numbers: crime, income, hazards
FBI reports put Archuleta County at 2.5 violent crimes per 1,000 people a year over 2021-2025, 47% lower than the rate for Colorado (4.8). Households here have a median income of $83,065 and the unemployment rate was 4.3% in August 2026. About 13,900 people live in the county.
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2021-2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Unemployment: BLS August 2026. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Archuleta County?
Over 2021-2025, the county's police agencies sent the FBI reports of about 36 violent and 90 property crimes per year. The violent rate, 2.5 per 1,000 people, is 47% lower than the Colorado rate (4.8); nationally it is 3.7. Burglary, theft and car theft together come to 6.3 per 1,000 residents, compared with 28.1 across Colorado. Most violent crimes here are aggravated assaults (83%).
| Offense (yearly average, 2021-2025) | Archuleta County | Per 1,000 | Colorado per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 36 | 2.5 | 4.8 | 3.7 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.00 | 0.05 | 0.06 |
| Rape | 5 | 0.35 | 0.64 | 0.40 |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.07 | 0.65 | 0.62 |
| Aggravated assault | 30 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 2.6 |
| Property crime | 90 | 6.3 | 28.1 | 18.1 |
| Burglary | 15 | 1.1 | 3.6 | 2.4 |
| Larceny-theft | 68 | 4.8 | 18.5 | 13.0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 7 | 0.47 | 5.9 | 2.6 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. County figures add up the city police and sheriff reports in the county (2 agencies; 100% of residents covered).
What is the median household income in Archuleta County?
The median household in Archuleta County earns $83,065 a year, 13% lower than the Colorado median ($95,470). The typical owner-occupied home is valued at $478,100 by its owners; renters pay a median $1,432. 6.9% of households received SNAP benefits in the past year (state: 8.5%). The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 4.3% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 278 people out of work and looking.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Archuleta County | Colorado | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,900 | 5,862,189 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $83,065 | $95,470 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $478,100 | $539,400 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,432 | $1,761 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 1.3% | 4.6% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 8.2% | 9.4% | 12.5% |
| Households receiving SNAP (food stamps) | 6.9% | 8.5% | 12.1% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 40.9% | 45.7% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 80.1% | 66.2% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 52.1 | 37.7 | 38.9 |
| Households with broadband internet | 90.0% | 93.5% | 91.0% |
| People without health insurance | 10.5% | 7.7% | 8.4% |
What natural hazards and environmental sites are in Archuleta County?
Archuleta County carries a “Very Low” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. No single hazard among floods, wildfire, tornadoes, heat waves, earthquakes and hurricanes is rated higher than “Relatively Moderate”. The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Superfund sites
EPA lists no Superfund site in Archuleta County, active or completed (October 2026).
High-hazard dams
The National Inventory of Dams lists 4 high-hazard dams in Archuleta County. None is rated Poor or Unsatisfactory; 4 are rated Satisfactory or Fair. The two tallest are Mountain View (102 ft) and Hatcher (51 ft). “High hazard” describes what lies downstream (people would probably die if the dam failed), not how likely the dam is to fail.
Disasters, air and water
No federal major disaster declaration covered Archuleta County from 2016 through 2025 (COVID-19 excluded). EPA air monitors logged 0 days in 2024 when the air quality index reached “unhealthy for sensitive groups” or worse. Of 7 community water systems, none had an open health-based drinking-water violation in EPA's records (September 2026). EPA puts the county in radon zone 2 (moderate). NHTSA counted 3 traffic deaths in the county in 2024, including 1 pedestrian.
Is there road construction in Archuleta County?
On October 11, 2026 the state transportation feed listed 5 highway work zones in Archuleta County (0 active that day). Where crews are working: US 160. The map's construction layer is refreshed every morning.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in Archuleta County?
Archuleta County has 5 public schools (2024-25) and 1 private school (2023-24) in federal school lists. 1 nursing home is certified by Medicare or Medicaid here; star ratings for each are on the map and on Medicare's Care Compare. USGS mapping shows 8 fire or EMS stations and 2 police or sheriff stations. 1 state park or recreation area: Navajo State Park.
What tribal lands and sacred sites are in Archuleta County?
Census tribal areas that reach into Archuleta County: Southern Ute Reservation. 1 ancient or sacred site is on the map here: Chimney Rock National Monument. Many are sacred to living communities, so visit respectfully and follow posted rules.
Tribal areas are Census statistical boundaries, shown for reference; they are not legal boundaries.
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Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Archuleta County
Gun shops
4 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map in Archuleta County, plus 3 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). One of them is a pawnshop licensed to sell guns. On the ATF list: Pagosa Guns (2 in Pagosa Springs), San Juan Trading Post (Pagosa Springs) and Walmart #5003 (Pagosa Springs).
Liquor stores
7 liquor stores are on the map in Archuleta County: Mountain Spirits (Pagosa Springs), Old West Spirits (Pagosa Springs), Pagosa Liquor (Pagosa Springs), Piedra Peak General Store (Arboles), Silver Dollar Liquor Store (Pagosa Springs), The Bootlegger (Pagosa Springs) and Turkey Springs Trading Post (Pagosa Springs).
Planned Parenthood
There is no Planned Parenthood health center in Archuleta County on the map.
See them on the map: gun shops · liquor stores →
Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Archuleta County?
Archuleta County averaged 36 reported violent crimes a year in 2021-2025, or 2.5 per 1,000 residents, 47% lower than the Colorado rate (4.8). The property-crime rate was 6.3 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Archuleta County?
$83,065 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024 average), compared with $95,470 for Colorado and $80,734 nationally.
What is the unemployment rate in Archuleta County?
The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 4.3% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 278 people out of work and looking.
What natural hazards affect Archuleta County?
Archuleta County carries a “Very Low” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. No single hazard among floods, wildfire, tornadoes, heat waves, earthquakes and hurricanes is rated higher than “Relatively Moderate”.
Is there road construction in Archuleta County right now?
On October 11, 2026 the state transportation feed listed 5 highway work zones in Archuleta County (0 active that day). Where crews are working: US 160.
How many nursing homes are in Archuleta County?
1 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes (CMS provider data, September 2026).
How does Archuleta County compare with neighboring counties?
| County | Population | Violent crimes per 1,000 (2021-25) | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conejos County | 7,530 | 0.60 | $50,978 |
| Hinsdale County | 1,005 | – | $75,972 |
| La Plata County | 56,331 | 1.7 | $86,056 |
| Mineral County | 729 | – | $56,250 |
| Rio Arriba County, NM | 40,070 | – | $57,155 |
| Rio Grande County | 11,321 | 2.1 | $64,411 |
| San Juan County, NM | 120,942 | 6.7 | $55,872 |
More: Colorado statewide numbers · Sex-offender registry search (U.S. Justice Department, NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting 2021-2025 (agency level, Return A), averaged and summed by county by Map the Block; Census population; state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes 2021-2025.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables.
- Monthly unemployment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS), county data, not seasonally adjusted. Public domain.
- Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores; disasters: FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries.
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026). Chemical releases: U.S. EPA Toxics Release Inventory, reporting year 2024 (basic data file).
- Air and water: U.S. EPA AirData, annual AQI by county 2024; EPA Air Quality Design Values 2023-2025 (June 2026); U.S. EPA SDWIS via ECHO drinking-water download (September 30, 2026). Traffic deaths: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) 2024; Census population.
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026). Stations: U.S. Geological Survey, National Structures Dataset (Fire Stations/EMS Stations), October 2026 pull.
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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