Granada has fewer than 1,000 residents. At that size one or two incidents swing the numbers so much that a grade wouldn't be fair, so we show the counts instead.

Violent3

Property6

Reported in 20229

FBI crime data, 2022 · crimes reported to policeCrime & safety →

Work & commute in Granada

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Most working residents leave Granada for work: only 3% work in town. The top destinations are Lamar (38%), Denver (6%) and Wiley (3%). Half commute less than 20 miles.

Lamar

38%

Denver

Wiley

Aurora

3%Work in townlive and work in Granada 20 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 69Jobs based herea commuter town

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Granada →

Health in Granada

Compared with Colorado

2better than CO·15worse

of 26 measures CDC estimates. The other 9 are too close to call.

Conditions 8▼ 4 close Habits 1▲ 2▼ 1 close Care 1▲ 3▼ 3 close Mind 2▼ 1 close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

13.9%Fewer binge drinkersCO 19% · better 75.2%More adults treating high blood pressureCO 69.5% · better 23.9%More uninsured adultsCO 11.1% · worse

Care nearby

Prowers Medical CenterLamar · 16.3 mi · ER · rural critical access

High Plains Holly ClinicHolly · 10.3 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalShortage · county-wide

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Granada · CMS · HRSAHealth in Granada →

Natural hazards in Granada

High

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 74% of U.S. communities.

🌵 Drought🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves

0Does Granada flood?no paid flood claims on record 2Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Granada

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Granada →

Climate in Granada

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Granada has chilly winters and hot summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 94°, a January night drops to 17°, and about 22 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

48° / 18°Winter

69° / 38°Spring

92° / 61°Summer

71° / 39°Fall

How much snow does Granada get?About 22 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Oct 12, with the last in spring around May 1.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+1.1° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Granada →

Schools in Granada

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School Grade B

The public schools Granada’s kids attend outperform 60% of Colorado’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.

DistrictGranada School District No. Re-1Schools2

Granada Elementary School BElementary · Grades PK–6 · 118 students Granada Undivided High School B-High · Grades 7–12 · 92 students

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results, graded within CO. Ratings are from neighbors.