Pagosa Springs, Colorado - wikipedia Pagosa Springs, Colorado This article needs additional citations for verification. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. ( July 2009 ) Town in State of Colorado, United States Pagosa Springs, Colorado Town Tower at Pagosa Springs Location of Pagosa Springs in Archuleta County, Colorado. Coordinates : 37 ° 16 ′ 5 '' N 107 ° 1 ′ 28 '' W ﻿ / ﻿ 37.26806 ° N 107.02444 ° W ﻿ / 37.26806 ; - 107.02444 Coordinates : 37 ° 16 ′ 5 '' N 107 ° 1 ′ 28 '' W ﻿ / ﻿ 37.26806 ° N 107.02444 ° W ﻿ / 37.26806 ; - 107.02444 Country United States State State of Colorado County Archuleta County Seat Incorporated ( town ) March 18, 1891 Government Type Home Rule Municipality Mayor Don Volger Area Total 4.90 sq mi ( 12.68 km ) Land 4.87 sq mi ( 12.62 km ) Water 0.03 sq mi ( 0.07 km ) Elevation 7,126 ft ( 2,172 m ) Population ( 2010 ) Total 1,727 Estimate ( 2016 ) 1,838 Density 377.34 / sq mi ( 145.70 / km ) Time zone Mountain ( MST ) ( UTC - 7 ) Summer ( DST ) MDT ( UTC - 6 ) ZIP codes 81147, 81157 ( PO Box ) Area code ( s ) 970 FIPS code 08 - 56860 GNIS feature ID 0184338 Website www.pagosanow.com Pagosa Springs is a municipality that is the county seat of, and the only incorporated municipality in, Archuleta County, Colorado, United States. The population was 1,727 at the 2010 census. Approximately 65 percent of the land in Archuleta County is either San Juan National Forest, Weminuche and South San Juan Wilderness areas, or Southern Ute Indian land. Pagosa Springs and the surrounding county are both experiencing a substantial influx of second - home owners ; a 2006 property assessment indicates that 60 % of area private properties are owned by non-residents. Pagosa Springs is located approximately 35 miles ( 56 km ) north of the New Mexico border, nestled at 7,126 feet ( 2,172 m ) on the Western Slope of the Continental Divide. This combination of high desert plateau and dramatic Rocky Mountains to the north and east creates an unusually mild climate, especially in the summer months, when compared with much of the surrounding Southwest. Pagosa is favored with around 300 days of sun each year, as well as four distinct seasons. The town is located in the upper San Juan Basin, surrounded by the 3 million acre ( 12,000 km2 ) San Juan National Forest, and adjacent to the largest wilderness area in the state of Colorado, the Weminuche Wilderness. The town is named for the sulfur springs located there, including the world 's deepest geothermal hot spring. This `` Mother Spring '' feeds the pools hosted by three local hot spring soaking locations within town. The water from the `` Mother '' Spring is approximately 144 ° F. The largest is at The Springs Resort & Spa which hosts the mother spring. Other hot springs facilities in town are the Healing Waters Resort and Spa and the Overlook Hot Springs Spa. The mineral - rich water continues to be celebrated for its therapeutic powers. The Utes called the sulfur - rich mineral springs Pah gosah, which is commonly translated in modern documents as `` healing waters '' ; a Ute elder once translated the phrase as `` water ( pah ) that has a bad smell ( gosah ). '' Visitors from all over the world come to enjoy its hot baths. Some come to cure ailments, others to simply relax in the mineral - rich waters. Other recreational activities in the area include downhill and cross country skiing at nearby Wolf Creek ski area. Snowmobiling in the surrounding National Forest is also quite popular. Summertime activities include fishing, hiking, and rafting. Come autumn, the area is a popular destination for hunters, who harvest elk, deer, and other game animals. `` Downtown Pagosa Springs '' was the final destination for a duo of truckers in the 1975 country song `` Wolf Creek Pass '' by C.W. McCall. U.S. Highway 160 from the pass to town goes through a vertical drop of 3,730 feet ( 1,100 m ), and is described in the song as `` hairpin county and switchback city ''. Contents 1 Geography 2 Climate 3 Demographics 4 Gallery 5 See also 6 References 7 External links Geography Pagosa Springs is located at 37 ° 16 ′ 5 '' N 107 ° 1 ′ 28 '' W ﻿ / ﻿ 37.26806 ° N 107.02444 ° W ﻿ / 37.26806 ; - 107.02444 ( 37.268032, - 107.024554 ). According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 4.88 square miles ( 12.64 km ), of which 4.85 square miles ( 12.57 km ) is land and 0.027 square miles ( 0.07 km ), or 0.53 %, is water. The area around Pagosa Springs has numerous large waterfalls, including Treasure Falls to the east of town off of Hwy 160 just past the Wolf Creek Pass summit. Climate hide Climate data for Pagosa Springs, CO ( 2000 - 2015 normals ) Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year Average high ° F ( ° C ) 37.9 ( 3.3 ) 42.6 ( 5.9 ) 49.2 ( 9.6 ) 59.2 ( 15.1 ) 68.3 ( 20.2 ) 78.3 ( 25.7 ) 83.1 ( 28.4 ) 80.7 ( 27.1 ) 74.3 ( 23.5 ) 63.7 ( 17.6 ) 49.7 ( 9.8 ) 39.6 ( 4.2 ) 60.6 ( 15.9 ) Average low ° F ( ° C ) 1.4 ( − 17 ) 7.0 ( − 13.9 ) 15.9 ( − 8.9 ) 23.9 ( − 4.5 ) 30.2 ( − 1 ) 36.3 ( 2.4 ) 45.2 ( 7.3 ) 44.6 ( 7 ) 36.6 ( 2.6 ) 26.3 ( − 3.2 ) 15.4 ( − 9.2 ) 5.0 ( − 15 ) 24 ( − 4.4 ) Average precipitation inches ( mm ) 1.97 ( 50 ) 1.42 ( 36.1 ) 1.60 ( 40.6 ) 1.36 ( 34.5 ) 1.20 ( 30.5 ) 0.95 ( 24.1 ) 1.88 ( 47.8 ) 2.52 ( 64 ) 1.85 ( 47 ) 2.29 ( 58.2 ) 1.39 ( 35.3 ) 1.78 ( 45.2 ) 20.22 ( 513.6 ) Average snowfall inches ( cm ) 26.4 ( 67.1 ) 18.9 ( 48 ) 15.1 ( 38.4 ) 5.5 ( 14 ) 0.9 ( 2.3 ) 0 ( 0 ) 0 ( 0 ) 0 ( 0 ) 0.1 ( 0.3 ) 3.2 ( 8.1 ) 10.0 ( 25.4 ) 21.2 ( 53.8 ) 101.5 ( 257.8 ) Demographics Historical population Census Pop. % ± 1880 223 -- 1900 367 -- 1910 669 82.3 % 1920 1,032 54.3 % 1930 804 − 22.1 % 1940 1,591 97.9 % 1950 1,379 − 13.3 % 1960 1,374 − 0.4 % 1970 1,360 − 1.0 % 1980 1,331 − 2.1 % 1,207 − 9.3 % 2000 1,591 31.8 % 1,727 8.5 % Est. 2016 1,838 6.4 % U.S. Decennial Census As of the census of 2000, there were 1,591 people, 633 households, and 415 families residing in the town. The population density was 363.1 people per square mile ( 140.2 / km2 ). There were 746 housing units at an average density of 170.2 per square mile ( 65.8 / km2 ). The racial makeup of the town was 74.61 % White, 0.50 % African American, 2.20 % Native American, 0.25 % Asian, 18.73 % from other races, and 3.71 % from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 43.18 % of the population. There were 633 households out of which 32.4 % had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.1 % were married couples living together, 13.6 % had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.4 % were non-families. 27.8 % of all households were made up of individuals and 10.3 % had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 3.07. In the town, the population was spread out with 27.6 % under the age of 18, 9.4 % from 18 to 24, 26.9 % from 25 to 44, 24.8 % from 45 to 64, and 11.3 % who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.3 males. The median income for a household in the town was $29,469, and the median income for a family was $33,831. Males had a median income of $24,125 versus $21,406 for females. The per capita income for the town was $15,355. About 11.9 % of families and 14.1 % of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.6 % of those under age 18 and 21.1 % of those age 65 or over. Gallery The springs for which the town was named, photographed in 1874 The Springs Resort and Spa in Pagosa Springs Pagosa Springs panorama Sign for Pagosa Springs See also Geography portal North America portal United States portal Colorado portal Outline of Colorado Index of Colorado - related articles State of Colorado Colorado cities and towns Colorado municipalities Colorado counties Archuleta County, Colorado References ^ Jump up to : `` Active Colorado Municipalities ''. State of Colorado, Department of Local Affairs. Archived from the original on 2010 - 11 - 23. Retrieved 2007 - 09 - 01. Jump up ^ `` Colorado Municipal Incorporations ''. State of Colorado, Department of Personnel & Administration, Colorado State Archives. 2004 - 12 - 01. Retrieved 2007 - 09 - 02. Jump up ^ `` 2016 U.S. Gazetteer Files ''. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved Jul 25, 2017. Jump up ^ `` US Board on Geographic Names ''. United States Geological Survey. 2007 - 10 - 25. Retrieved 2008 - 01 - 31. ^ Jump up to : `` Population and Housing Unit Estimates ''. Retrieved June 9, 2017. Jump up ^ `` ZIP Code Lookup ''. United States Postal Service. Archived from the original ( JavaScript / HTML ) on September 3, 2007. Retrieved December 1, 2007. Jump up ^ `` Find a County ''. National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011 - 06 - 07. ^ Jump up to : `` Geographic Identifiers : 2010 Demographic Profile Data ( G001 ) : Pagosa Springs town, Colorado ''. U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Retrieved May 6, 2013. Jump up ^ http://pagosadailypost.com/pagosa-weather/ Jump up ^ http://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/news/colorado-claims-deepest-geothermal-hot-spring-record/ Jump up ^ http://pagosahotsprings.com/about_springs_resort/about_water.htm Jump up ^ http://pagosahotsprings.com/about_springs_resort/history.htm Jump up ^ http://pagosadailypost.com/2015/07/14/editorial-taking-the-heat-part-two/ Jump up ^ `` US Gazetteer files : 2010, 2000, and 1990 ''. United States Census Bureau. 2011 - 02 - 12. Retrieved 2011 - 04 - 23. Jump up ^ `` Census of Population and Housing ''. Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015. Jump up ^ `` American FactFinder ''. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008 - 01 - 31. External links Wikivoyage has a travel guide for Pagosa Springs. Wikimedia Commons has media related to Pagosa Springs, Colorado. Travel website for Pagosa Springs, Colorado The Pagosa Springs Journal, daily news Pagosa.com, commercial site Pagosa Springs Colorado, commercial site Pagosa Springs Community Development Corporation Archuleta School District # 50 JT Municipalities and communities of Archuleta County, Colorado, United States County seat : Pagosa Springs Town Pagosa Springs CDP Arboles Unincorporated communities Chimney Rock Chromo Indian reservation Southern Ute Indian Reservation ‡ Footnotes ‡ This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties hide State of Colorado Denver ( capital ) Topics Index Coloradans Elections Federal lands Geography Government Highways History Timeline Images Law Military Mountains Museums Public Defender Paleontology Rivers Symbols Transportation Tourist attractions Seal of Colorado Society Crime Culture Demographics Economy Education Politics Sports Regions Central Colorado Denver - Aurora - Lakewood, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area Eastern Plains Front Range Grand Valley High Plains High Rockies Mineral Belt Northern Colorado Northwestern Colorado Piedmont Plateau Roan Plateau Roaring Fork Valley San Luis Valley Sangre de Cristo Mountains South - Central Colorado Southwest Colorado Uinta Mountains Uintah Basin Western Slope Municipalities Akron Alamosa Arvada Aspen Aurora Boulder Breckenridge Brighton Broomfield Cañon City Castle Rock Centennial Colorado Springs Commerce City Cortez Craig Delta Denver Durango Englewood Erie Evans Fairplay Federal Heights Fort Collins Fort Morgan Fountain Golden Glenwood Springs Grand Junction Greeley Greenwood Village Gunnison La Junta Lafayette Lakewood Lamar Leadville Littleton Longmont Louisville Loveland Montrose Northglenn Parker Platteville Pueblo Salida Steamboat Springs Sterling Superior Thornton Trinidad Vail Westminster Wheat Ridge Windsor Counties Adams Alamosa Arapahoe Archuleta Baca Bent Boulder Broomfield Chaffee Cheyenne Clear Creek Conejos Costilla Crowley Custer Delta Denver Dolores Douglas Eagle El Paso Elbert Fremont Garfield Gilpin Grand Gunnison Hinsdale Huerfano Jackson Jefferson Kiowa Kit Carson La Plata Lake Larimer Las Animas Lincoln Logan Mesa Mineral Moffat Montezuma Montrose Morgan Otero Ouray Park Phillips Pitkin Prowers Pueblo Rio Blanco Rio Grande Routt Saguache San Juan San Miguel Sedgwick Summit Teller Washington Weld Yuma Retrieved from `` https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Pagosa_Springs,_Colorado&oldid=846164467 '' Categories : Towns in Archuleta County, Colorado Towns in Colorado County seats in Colorado Hidden categories : Articles needing additional references from July 2009 All articles needing additional references Articles with short description Coordinates on Wikidata All articles with unsourced statements Articles with unsourced statements from December 2014 Talk Contents About Wikipedia Wikivoyage Bân - lâm - gú Български Català Cebuano Deutsch Diné bizaad Eesti Español Esperanto Euskara فارسی Français Italiano Kreyòl ayisyen Magyar Nederlands नेपाल भाषा Oʻzbekcha / ўзбекча Polski Português Română Српски / srpski Srpskohrvatski / српскохрватски Svenska Volapük 中文 18 more Edit links This page was last edited on 16 June 2018, at 19 : 47 ( UTC ). 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Question: what is the altitude of pagosa springs colorado
Answer: at 7,126 feet (2,172 m)