Nathrop, CO

Full City Profile · Colorado · Chaffee County County

4.1 /5.0
A Great
111 Population 154/sq mi density
$28,514 Median Income $31,553 per capita
45°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$28,514 median income, unemployment
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
56.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Nathrop, CO

At a Glance

Median Income
$28,514
62% below
$31,553 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
56.8%
69% above
100.0% high school+
Obesity Rate
29.4%
8% below
19.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F

How Nathrop Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Nathrop's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
38%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
169%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Nathrop a Good Place to Live?

A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Nathrop residents earn a median household income of $28,514 , which is 62% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,553. 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,244 business establishments, including 137 restaurants.

Education

56.8% of adults in Nathrop hold a bachelor's degree or higher (69% above the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Nathrop has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 9.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population111
Median Age63.0 yrs
Density154/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

B
Median Income$28,514
Per Capita$31,553
Unemployment
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,305M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,014

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$714,194
Housing Units231
Rent Burden31.0%

Health

Obesity29.4%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking19.5%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death6,516/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Rain9.9 in/yr
Elevation7,686 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+56.8%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 42% / D 55%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed96 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Nathrop was built in 1995.
The nearest airport is Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional (48 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
There are 137 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.