Manzanola Public RecordsColorado

Manzanola, located in Otero County, CO, has one K-12 public school, Manzanola School, serving around 200 students. The school’s graduation rate stands at approximately 72%, with a GreatSchools rating of 5/10. Around 11% of adults in Manzanola hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. The school offers basic academic programs and career/technical education. School safety incidents are minimal, with no major reports in recent years. Adult education opportunities are limited locally, with most residents seeking programs in nearby towns.

Transportation in Manzanola, Otero County, CO, is primarily car-dependent, with about 77% of residents driving alone to work and approximately 13% carpooling (per U.S. Census ACS data). Public transit usage is negligible, typically under 1%. The average one-way commute time is around 19 minutes, shorter than the national average. Most households own two vehicles, and 95% have access to at least one vehicle. Transportation infrastructure includes U.S. Highway 50, facilitating access to nearby employment hubs such as La Junta and Rocky Ford, where many residents work in education, healthcare, and agriculture.

Manzanola, located in Otero County, CO, has a homeownership rate of about 57%, with median home values around $83,000 (2024). The rental vacancy rate is high, with median monthly rents near $670. Housing primarily consists of single-family homes, with some mobile homes. Popular neighborhoods are small and close-knit, reflecting the town's rural character. Property values have remained relatively stable, with modest annual appreciation. Property tax rates in Otero County average approximately 0.55%, making taxes on a median-value home around $456 annually, significantly below the national average.

Manzanola, located in Otero County, Colorado, had a 2020 population of approximately 400. The town’s population is about 47% male and 53% female. The median age is around 38 years. Racially, Manzanola is 60% White, 2% Native American, 1% Black, and 30% from other races, with 7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino residents make up around 56% of the town's population.

Manzanola, a small town in Otero County, Colorado (population ~400), lacks its own hospital; nearest hospitals are in La Junta (about 12 miles away), such as Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center. Manzanola Healthcare Clinic provides primary care locally. Otero County reports ~12% uninsured rate, higher than state average. The population is ~60% Hispanic/Latino, with elevated rates of diabetes, obesity, and cardiovascular disease. Provider shortages persist, with a Primary Care Health Professional Shortage Area designation. Residents primarily rely on Medicaid, Medicare, or uninsured care for access to healthcare services.