The Town FilesTrinidad, Colorado
City in Las Animas County · population 8,329 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $226,800
- Household income
- $52,273
- Jan low / Jul high
- 22° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 55 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 5
- Median age
- 41.9
Trinidad is a city of 8,329 people in Las Animas County, Colorado. The median home is worth $226,800, below the typical Colorado town ($471,100). It ranks hipper than 83% of Colorado towns, better for a vacation home than 78% of Colorado towns, better for first-time buyers than 70% of Colorado towns.
How Trinidad ranks
Percentile among Colorado towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Colorado towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Trinidad is worth $226,800, below the typical Colorado town ($471,100). Homes cost about 4.3 times the median household income of $52,273, which is more affordable than 74% of Colorado towns. Median rent is $910 a month. 60.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Trinidad | Typical Colorado town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $226,800 | $471,100 |
| Median rent | $910 | $1,582 |
| Median household income | $52,273 | $86,246 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.3× | 5.1× |
| Homeownership | 60.3% | 72.7% |
| Median year built | 1953 | 1982 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 4.7% | — |
Who lives in Trinidad
| People | Trinidad | Typical Colorado town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.9 | 40.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 21.2% | 16.9% |
| Under 18 | 19.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.8% | 37.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 21.1% | 8.8% |
| Veterans | 7.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.0% | — |
| Work from home | 7.3% | 15.3% |
| Average commute | 17.4 min | 24.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.0% | 92.9% |
Weather in Trinidad
July highs average 87.8°F and January lows 22.0°F. About 14.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 55.1 inches of snow (typical Colorado town: 47.4 in). Expect about 36 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 146 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Trinidad since 1950, compared with 11 for the typical Colorado town. The strongest, an EF1, struck on June 6, 2014 about 4.6 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 6, 2014.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 62 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on June 17, 2025.
Severe weather in Las Animas County since 1996
Las Animas County has been included in 13 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, drought, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 28, 2020 | Biological | DR-4498: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3436: Covid-19 |
| January 7, 2007 | Snowstorm | EM-3270: Snow |
| January 7, 2007 | Snowstorm | EM-3271: Snow |
| January 8, 2006 | Fire | FM-2613: Mauricio Canyon Fire |
Jobs and pay in Las Animas County
Las Animas County had 4,776 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $44,773 a year. Unemployment was 5% in 2023; in Trinidad itself the ACS puts it at 7.3%.
Public schools in Trinidad
4 public schools with 1,037 students, about 15.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fisher's Peak Elementary School | K-5 | 376 | 18.8 |
| Hoehne Schools | PK-12 | 293 | 17.2 |
| Trinidad High School | 9-12 | 210 | 12.4 |
| Trinidad Middle School | 6-8 | 158 | 13.2 |
Towns near Trinidad
- Raton, NM20.1 mi · 6,041 people · home $134,300
Trinidad questions
Is Trinidad, Colorado a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Trinidad scores better for retirees than 43% of Colorado towns and quieter than 43%. 21.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 41.9).
How much does a house cost in Trinidad?
The median owner-occupied home in Trinidad is valued at $226,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $52,273, so homes cost about 4.3 times income. Median rent is $910 a month.
What is the weather like in Trinidad?
July highs average 87.8°F and January lows 22.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 14.9 inches of precipitation a year and 55.1 inches of snow.
Does Trinidad get tornadoes?
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Trinidad since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF1 on June 6, 2014. The typical Colorado town has had 11.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)