Glenwood Springs, CO GIS Map
Glenwood Springs is a city in Garfield County, Colorado, with a population of about 10,005. The map below shows its location, boundary and surrounding roads, with federal GIS layers you can turn on for the area.
- County
- Garfield County
- Population
- 10,005
- Elevation
- 5,760 ft
- Coordinates
- 39.5505, -107.3248
- ZIP codes (2)
- 81601, 81602
- Land area
- 5.8 sq mi
- Time zone
- America/Denver
About Glenwood Springs, CO
Glenwood Springs is a home rule municipality and the county seat of Garfield County, Colorado, United States. According to the 2020 United States census, the city has a population of 9,963. It is located at the confluence of the Roaring Fork River and the Colorado River, connecting the Roaring Fork Valley and a series of smaller towns on the Colorado River.
Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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GIS Data for Glenwood Springs, CO
The Glenwood Springs map loads live federal GIS layers in your browser, so you can check flood zones, terrain, land cover and district boundaries for any address in Glenwood Springs without a separate GIS login. Everything below is drawn from public U.S. government data.
Layers you can turn on
FEMA flood zones
National Flood Hazard Layer — flood insurance rate map zones.
Elevation contours and hillshade
USGS 3DEP terrain, so you can read slope and relief.
Land cover
NLCD land cover classes — forest, developed, wetland, water.
School districts
Census TIGER unified and elementary school district boundaries.
ZIP code and county boundaries
Census TIGER ZCTA and county boundary lines.
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Glenwood Springs Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
Population
10,241
Households
3,896
Median household income
$91,481
Median age
36.3 years
Median home value
$619,000
Median gross rent
$1,867/mo
Owner-occupied homes
54.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
36.3%
Below poverty level
7.9%
Land area
5.8 sq mi
Population density
1,755 / sq mi
County
ZIP codes in Glenwood Springs
Glenwood Springs Population Growth
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census and Population Estimates Program (Vintage 2024: April 2020 estimates base and July 1, 2024 estimate).
2010 Census
9,614
April 2020 (estimates base)
9,958
July 2024 estimate
10,311
Change 2010-2020
+3.6%
Change 2020-2024
+3.5%
Photos of Glenwood Springs
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Federal Buildings & Leases in Glenwood Springs
GSA-managed federal properties in and around Glenwood Springs.
| Property | Address | Status | Sq ft | Lease ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midland Center, LLC | 0100 Midland Ave, 81601 | Leased | 6,960 | Mar 2031 |
| Midland Center - Glenwood Springs | 120 Midland Ave, 81601 | Leased | 6,570 | Oct 2027 |
| Midland Center - Glenwood Springs | 120 Midland Ave, 81601 | Leased | 6,570 | Apr 2028 |
| Riverside Professional Bldg - Glenwood Springs | 2700 Gilstrap CT #200, 81601 | Leased | 2,810 | Feb 2034 |
Source: U.S. GSA Inventory of Owned and Leased Properties (data.gov), September 2026.
Soils of Glenwood Springs
General soil map unit at the city center: Redrob-Azeltine-Atencio
Soil Properties
- Drainage class
- Well drained
- Hydrologic soil group
- B (moderate infiltration)
- Available water storage (0–150 cm)
- 12.9 cm
- Typical slope
- 5%
- Flooding frequency
- None
- Min. annual water table depth
- 84 cm
Soil Components
- Atencio38%
Mollisols · Aridic Argiustolls
- Redrob29%
Mollisols · Fluvaquentic Endoaquolls
- Azeltine23%
Mollisols · Torriorthentic Haplustolls
- Fluvaquents7%
Entisols
- Kilgore3%
Mollisols · Cumulic Cryaquolls
Source: USDA NRCS U.S. General Soil Map (STATSGO2). General soil map data (1:250,000 scale) is not suitable for site-specific decisions.
Climate of Glenwood Springs
30-year averages (1991–2020) from the Glenwood Spgs #2, Co weather station, elevation 5,895 ft, 2.3 miles from the city center.
Warmest month
Jul · avg high 89°F
Coldest month
Jan · avg low 12°F
Annual precipitation
15.5 in
Annual snowfall
38.9 in
Average Monthly Temperatures (°F)
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high °F | 36 | 42 | 53 | 60 | 71 | 82 | 89 | 86 | 78 | 65 | 49 | 36 |
| Avg low °F | 12 | 19 | 26 | 32 | 40 | 46 | 53 | 52 | 44 | 33 | 24 | 15 |
| Precip. in | 1.13 | 1.16 | 1.18 | 1.63 | 1.69 | 0.96 | 1.07 | 1.27 | 1.63 | 1.56 | 1.06 | 1.19 |
| Snow in | 13.7 | 6.3 | 2.4 | 0.6 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.7 | 4.4 | 10.8 |
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Conditions at the station may differ from other parts of the city.
Natural Hazard Risk in Glenwood Springs
FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Garfield County, compared with all U.S. counties.
Overall risk
Score 64.5 of 100
Expected annual loss
Buildings, population & agriculture
Social vulnerability
Susceptibility to hazard impacts
Community resilience
Ability to prepare & recover
Risk by Hazard
- LandslideRelatively High
- WildfireRelatively Moderate
- AvalancheRelatively High
- LightningRelatively High
- Inland FloodingRelatively Moderate
- EarthquakeRelatively Low
- Volcanic ActivityVery Low
- DroughtRelatively Low
- Heat WaveVery Low
- Ice StormVery Low
- Cold WaveVery Low
- Winter WeatherVery Low
- Strong WindVery Low
- HailVery Low
- TornadoVery Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025 release). County-level ratings are relative to other U.S. counties and are not a property-specific assessment.
Glenwood Springs FAQ
What county is Glenwood Springs in?
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Glenwood Springs, Colorado is located in Garfield County.
What is the population of Glenwood Springs?
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Glenwood Springs has a population of about 10,005, making it the number 43 of the 54 Colorado cities listed on GIS Map.
What is the elevation of Glenwood Springs?
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The elevation of Glenwood Springs is approximately 5,760 feet (1,756 meters) above sea level at the city center.
What ZIP codes are in Glenwood Springs?
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ZIP codes for Glenwood Springs include 81601, 81602.
What time zone is Glenwood Springs in?
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Glenwood Springs is in the Mountain Time zone (America/Denver).
How far is Glenwood Springs from Denver?
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Glenwood Springs is about 125 miles from Denver, the capital of Colorado, in a straight line.
What cities are near Glenwood Springs?
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Cities near Glenwood Springs include Aspen, CO (37 miles); Vail, CO (51 miles); Craig, CO (68 miles); Delta, CO (69 miles); Breckenridge, CO (69 miles).
Local notes for Glenwood Springs, CO
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