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Colorado [Adams County - Las Animas County (part)], 1940
Aguilar’s story
136 years in pictures
The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 1940.
- 1890Aguilar is settled
AguilarCO
Home to 445 people, the town was settled in 1890.
Photo: Russell Lee · Public domain
Population
445
2025 Census estimate · −2% since 2020
Median home value
$96K
Census ACS
Household income
$29K
median
Median age
66.5
years
Jobs based here
70
A commuter town
Is Aguilar a good place to live?
55% of residents are 65 or older in Aguilar, above both the Colorado town median (15%) and the median of U.S. towns (18%). No town among the 160 in Colorado we compare has a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Aguilar. Aguilar has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
445 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Aguilar: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Aguilar, and how to reach them.
PowerSan Isabel Electric Assn18.9¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterTown of Aguilar water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet4 providers95% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Aguilar’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Colorado you can register online until 8 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 8 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereLas Animas County Clerk and RecorderLas Animas County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2025
ZIP code8102081020 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Aguilar.
Schools
The schools Aguilar’s kids attend
Its public schools are run by the Aguilar Reorganized School District No. 6. The 2 public schools in Aguilar teach 127 students between them.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aguilar Elementary SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 | 79 | C |
| Aguilar Junior-Senior High SchoolLargest public high schoolGrades 6–12 | Grades 6–12 | 48 | C |
NCES · EDFacts
Work & commute
In Aguilar, the median household income runs lower than in the typical Colorado or U.S. town
Commuting out is the norm in Aguilar: 4% of working residents work locally. Its average commute is 20 minutes. The top destinations are Trinidad (46%), Colorado Springs (7%) and Pueblo (6%). The median commute is under 19 miles.
4%work in town
| Aguilar | Colorado towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $29,000 | $95,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 20 minutes | 25 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 3.5% | 7.7% | 8% |
Where working residents work
In Aguilar4%
Trinidad46%
Colorado Springs7%
Pueblo6%
Denver4%
19 mi
median commute distance
70
jobs based in Aguilar
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Natural hazards
High risk in Aguilar, with inland flooding at the top
One declared disaster, in 2006, has brought federal aid to Aguilar households. Expected damage from storms and floods is higher here than in 70% of U.S. communities. Just over half of the town’s expected losses from natural hazards come from inland flooding, followed by wildfires at 20%.
70risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingWildfireCold waves
1
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
Aguilar has snowy winters and pleasant summers
July afternoons reach 86°, January nights drop to 19° and about 77 inches of snow falls in a winter.
77″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter20–48°
Spring34–64°
Summer54–84°
Fall36–66°
Oct 4
typical first frost
May 6
typical last frost
+1.4°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
Aguilar stands out in Colorado and nationally, with more of its adults who report frequent physical distress
In Aguilar, a third of adults sleep under 7 hours. Among 160 Colorado towns, just one has a higher share of adults who say their health is fair or poor than Aguilar. On the CDC’s 26 measures, Aguilar is ahead of Colorado on 3 and behind on 16.
| Aguilar | Colorado towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 15% | 19% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 12% | 14% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 12% | 18% | 16% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 27% | 35% |
26 measures vs. Colorado
3 better7 too close to call16 worse
| What stands out | Aguilar | CO |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 12.2% | 19% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 79% | 69.5% |
| More adults with heart disease | 11% | 5.1% |
Spanish Peaks Regional Health Center
16.8 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Housing
The median home in Aguilar sells for about $144K
For households in Aguilar, the share who own their home is 73%.
$144Kmedian sale price
0
homes sold in September
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Aguilar
17pages on Aguilar
The big questions
Out and about
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Aguilar; the nearest are
Trinidad State CollegeCommunity college · Public · Trinidad17.8 mi$4,608 in-state tuitionColorado State University PuebloUniversity or college · Public · Pueblo62.7 mi$9,720 in-state tuitionOtero CollegeCommunity college · Public · La Junta72.2 mi$4,576 in-state tuition
About 1 of every 100 Aguilar residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Colorado.
A commuter town
96% of working residents leave Aguilar for work
Where Aguilar’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
70jobs based in Aguilar
4%of working residents work in town
19 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Aguilar
Statutory town in Las Animas County, Colorado, United States
Aguilar is a statutory town located in Las Animas County, Colorado, United States. The town population was 456 at the 2020 United States census. Cattleman and prominent pioneer José Ramón Aguilar founded the town in 1894.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.4 sq mi
- Elevation
- 6,394 ft
- ZIP code
- 81020
- Area code
- 719
Questions about Aguilar
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Aguilar, CO a good place to live?
Aguilar has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.