Sanford, Colorado
Town · Population 900 · #158 in Colorado
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About Sanford
Set in the southern part of Colorado, Sanford is a tiny community with an estimated population of 900.
Sanford holds the status of an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 1.46 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 616 residents per square mile.
📰 Sanford News Today
- Sanford High School (CO) Volleyball MaxPreps · Aug 11
- Mike Sanford impressed by Denver Broncos running backs CBS News · Aug 3
- Schedule - Sanford Mustangs (Sanford, CO) Football 26-27 MaxPreps · Aug 7
- Jeremy Sanford Obituary - Castle Rock, CO Dignity Memorial · Jul 27
- Sounds and scenes from Boulder Pride KGNU · Jun 17
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Sanford Unique
- One of 8 places in the US named Sanford — but the Colorado one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in southern Colorado, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Colorado — one of 482 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Sanford Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏫 Schools in Sanford
- Sanford Elementary School
- Sanford Junior/Senior High School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateColorado
TypeTown
Population (2024)900
Rank in state#158 of 271
Land area1.46 sq mi
Density616/sq mi
Coordinates37.2574, -105.9008