Naturita, CO

Full City Profile · Colorado · San Miguel County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
520 Population 839/sq mi density
$28,021 Median Income $24,117 per capita
$169,000 Home Value $215,012 Zillow
$836 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$28,021 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.3 / 5.0
$169,000 home value, $836/mo rent
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Naturita, CO

At a Glance

Median Income
$28,021
63% below
$24,117 per capita
Home Value
$169,000
40% below
Zillow: $215,012
Median Rent
$836/mo
28% below
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
6.1%
82% below
87.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
25.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.1%
6% below
18.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F

How Naturita Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
37%
Home Value
60%
Rent
72%
Poverty
208%
Bachelor's
18%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Naturita a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.5 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Naturita residents earn a median household income of $28,021 , which is 63% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,117. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 25.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 805 business establishments, including 81 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Naturita is $169,000 , 40% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $215,012. Median rent is $836/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.

Education

6.1% of adults in Naturita hold a bachelor's degree or higher (82% below the national average). 87.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Naturita has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 19.

Data Overview

People

Population520
Median Age53.5 yrs
Density839/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.2%
Veterans15.5%

Economy

C+
Median Income$28,021
Per Capita$24,117
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty25.8%
County GDP$1,081M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,129

Housing

B
Home Value$169,000
Rent$836
Ownership79.8%
Zillow$215,012
Housing Units254
Rent Burden51.0%

Health

Obesity30.1%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking18.8%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death5,935/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Rain11.9 in/yr
AQI19 (Good)
Elevation5,398 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+6.1%
High School+87.0%
Graduate+1.4%
School Score6.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 24% / D 73%
Commute17 min
Broadband60.1%
Internet Speed51 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Naturita was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Telluride Regional (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.517 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
26.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.