Trinidad, CO GIS Map
Trinidad is a city in Las Animas County, Colorado, with a population of about 8,217. The map below shows its location, boundary and surrounding roads, with federal GIS layers you can turn on for the area.
- County
- Las Animas County
- Population
- 8,217
- Elevation
- 6,030 ft
- Coordinates
- 37.1694, -104.5008
- ZIP code
- 81082
- Land area
- 9.4 sq mi
- Time zone
- America/Denver
About Trinidad, CO
Trinidad is the home rule municipality that is the county seat of and the most populous municipality in Las Animas County, Colorado, United States. The population was 8,329 as of the 2020 census. Trinidad lies 21 mi (34 km) north of Raton, New Mexico, and 195 mi (314 km) south of Denver. It is on the historic Santa Fe Trail.
Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Cities Near Trinidad
GIS Data for Trinidad, CO
The Trinidad 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 Trinidad 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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Trinidad Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
Population
8,286
Households
3,726
Median household income
$52,273
Median age
41.9 years
Median home value
$226,800
Median gross rent
$910/mo
Owner-occupied homes
60.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
18.8%
Below poverty level
21.1%
Land area
9.4 sq mi
Population density
883 / sq mi
County
ZIP codes in Trinidad
Trinidad 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
9,096
April 2020 (estimates base)
8,333
July 2024 estimate
8,183
Change 2010-2020
-8.4%
Change 2020-2024
-1.8%
Photos of Trinidad
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Photos from Wikimedia Commons, taken in or near Trinidad. Credits and licenses are shown in the larger view.
Federal Buildings & Leases in Trinidad
GSA-managed federal properties in and around Trinidad.
| Property | Address | Status | Sq ft | Lease ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 111 Waverly Avenue | 111 Waverly Ave, 81082 | Leased | 4,184 | Jan 2032 |
Source: U.S. GSA Inventory of Owned and Leased Properties (data.gov), September 2026.
Soils of Trinidad
General soil map unit at the city center: Trag-Shawa-Manzano-Limon-Hoehne-Haverson
Soil Properties
- Drainage class
- Well drained
- Hydrologic soil group
- B (moderate infiltration)
- Available water storage (0–150 cm)
- 22.9 cm
- Typical slope
- 12%
- Flooding frequency
- Rare
Soil Components
- Trag20%
Mollisols · Typic Argiustolls
- Haverson15%
Entisols · Aridic Ustifluvents
- Manzano15%
Mollisols · Cumulic Haplustolls
- Hoehne10%
Entisols · Ustic Torrifluvents
- Limon10%
Entisols · Ustertic Torriorthents
- Shawa10%
Mollisols · Pachic Haplustolls
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 Trinidad
30-year averages (1991–2020) from the Trinidad, Co weather station, elevation 6,030 ft, 1 miles from the city center.
Warmest month
Jul · avg high 88°F
Coldest month
Jan · avg low 22°F
Annual precipitation
14.9 in
Annual snowfall
55.1 in
Average Monthly Temperatures (°F)
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high °F | 50 | 52 | 59 | 66 | 74 | 85 | 88 | 86 | 80 | 69 | 57 | 48 |
| Avg low °F | 22 | 24 | 32 | 38 | 47 | 56 | 61 | 59 | 52 | 40 | 30 | 22 |
| Precip. in | 0.54 | 0.47 | 1.07 | 1.40 | 1.52 | 1.27 | 2.63 | 2.29 | 1.27 | 1.23 | 0.64 | 0.54 |
| Snow in | 7.7 | 7.3 | 9.5 | 7.8 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 4.8 | 8.3 | 9.1 |
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 Trinidad
FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Las Animas County, compared with all U.S. counties.
Overall risk
Score 23.6 of 100
Expected annual loss
Buildings, population & agriculture
Social vulnerability
Susceptibility to hazard impacts
Community resilience
Ability to prepare & recover
Risk by Hazard
- WildfireRelatively Moderate
- Winter WeatherRelatively Moderate
- AvalancheRelatively Low
- LandslideRelatively Low
- LightningRelatively Moderate
- DroughtRelatively Low
- Cold WaveRelatively Low
- HailRelatively Low
- Inland FloodingRelatively Low
- EarthquakeVery Low
- Heat WaveVery Low
- TornadoVery Low
- Ice StormVery Low
- Strong WindVery 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.
Trinidad FAQ
What county is Trinidad in?
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Trinidad, Colorado is located in Las Animas County.
What is the population of Trinidad?
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Trinidad has a population of about 8,217, making it the number 48 of the 54 Colorado cities listed on GIS Map.
What is the elevation of Trinidad?
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The elevation of Trinidad is approximately 6,030 feet (1,838 meters) above sea level at the city center.
What ZIP codes are in Trinidad?
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The ZIP code for Trinidad is 81082.
What time zone is Trinidad in?
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Trinidad is in the Mountain Time zone (America/Denver).
How far is Trinidad from Denver?
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Trinidad is about 180 miles from Denver, the capital of Colorado, in a straight line.
What cities are near Trinidad?
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Cities near Trinidad include Raton, NM (19 miles); Red River, NM (59 miles); Angel Fire, NM (69 miles); Pueblo, CO (75 miles); Alamosa, CO (78 miles).
Local notes for Trinidad, CO
Questions and local knowledge from people who know the area. Every note is read before it appears here.