Paonia, CO

Colorado · Delta County

Paonia is a small town in Colorado with a population of 1,454. Residents earn $52,466 per year, which is 30% below the national average.

2.9 /5.0

C+ Fair

1,454 Population 1,752/sq mi density

$52,466 Median Income $38,042 per capita

$301,300 Home Value $449,253 Zillow

$799 Median Rent 14.1% income on rent

51°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr

328 Violent Crime/100K 5,033 property/100K

C+

Overall

2.9 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

B+

Economy

3.5 / 5.0

$52,466 median income, 1.8% unemployment

Affordability

3.4 / 5.0

$301,300 home value, $799/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

328 violent crimes/100K (14% below avg)

B+

Education

3.7 / 5.0

34.1% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

Median Income $52,466

30% lower than US avg

Home Value $301,300

7% higher than US avg

Violent Crime 328/100K

14% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 34.1%

1% higher than US avg

Median Rent $799

31% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 26.2%

18% lower than US avg

Unemployment 1.8%

50% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 15.9%

28% higher than US avg

How Paonia Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,454

Median Age51.9 yrs

Density1,752/mi²

Male / Female43% / 57%

Largest GroupWhite 85%

Veterans6.0%

Economy

B+

Median Income$52,466

Per Capita$38,042

Unemployment1.8%

Poverty15.9%

County GDP$1,203M

Commute14 min

Housing

Home Value$301,300

Rent$799

Ownership60.2%

Zillow$449,253

Housing Units894

Rent Burden14.1%

Crime

Violent328/100K

Property5,033/100K

Health

Obesity26.2%

Uninsured9.4%

Smoking14.0%

Depression26.8%

Heart Disease5.4%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (10°C)

AQI41 (Good)

Rain14.3 in/yr

Sunny Days330/yr

Elevation5,676 ft (1,730 m)

Education

B+

Bachelor's+34.1%

High School+93.5%

Graduate+13.6%

School Score6.03

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 31%

Commute14 min

Broadband90.8%

EV Stations4

Libraries5

Is Paonia a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Paonia receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Paonia has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Paonia is $52,466, 30% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.8%. The poverty rate of 15.9% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 14 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Paonia is $301,300, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $799 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. The price-to-income ratio of 5.7x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Violent crime in Paonia is below the national average at 328 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 5,033 per 100,000, 157% above the national average.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 34.1% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 93.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.

Climate & Weather

Paonia experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. With 330 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 14.3 inches, including 41.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Paonia has a population of 1,454 with a density of 1,752 people per square mile, spread across 0.9 square miles. The median age is 51.9 years, 33% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 57.2% female and 42.8% male. The city is predominantly White (84.5%), with 5.9% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 97.7% of residents. 6.0% of the population are veterans. 16.6% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 81.9% have health insurance coverage.

Population

1,454

Total Population

1,752

People / sq mi

51.9yrs

Median Age

33% above US avg

0.9mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 42.8%

Female 57.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Paonia vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 97.7%

24% above US avg

Spanish 2.3%

83% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Paonia vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Paonia is $52,466, which is 30% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,042. The average weekly wage is $920, 36% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 1.8% (below the 3.6% US average). 15.9% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 1,041 business establishments, including 77 restaurants. The cost of living index is 103.1, roughly in line with the national average. Workers commute an average of 14 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 20.0% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Paonia vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$52,466
	30% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$38,042
Avg Weekly Wage	$920
IRS Avg AGI	$59,477
Gini Index	0.467 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	1.8%
	50% below US avg
Poverty Rate	15.9%
	28% above US avg
Establishments (County)	1,041
County GDP	$1,203M

Business (County)

Restaurants	77
Healthcare	80
Retail	108
Manufacturing	50

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$2,254
	36% below US avg
Cost of Living	103.10 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate	0.75%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	13.5 min
Drive Alone	70.0%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	20.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Paonia is $301,300, 7% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $449,253, higher than the Census estimate. Monthly rent averages $799 (31% below the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $1,161 for a one-bedroom to $1,429 for a two-bedroom apartment. 60.2% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 894 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1966. The average annual property tax is $2,254 (lower than the $3,500 national average). 14.1% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.7x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$301,300
	7% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI	$449,253

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$799
	31% below US avg
Rent Burden	14.1%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$1,083
1 Bedroom	$1,161
2 Bedrooms	$1,429
3 Bedrooms	$1,861
4 Bedrooms	$2,178

Ownership & Property

Homeownership	60.2%
Owner-Occupied	60.2%
Renter-Occupied	39.8%
Housing Units	894
Median Year Built	1966

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$2,254
	36% below US avg
Effective Rate	0.75%

In Paonia, 26.2% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 8.2% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). Heart disease affects 5.4% of residents. 28.0% have high blood pressure. 14.0% are current smokers. 18.9% report binge drinking. 18.2% are physically inactive, below the national average. 26.8% report depression (above the 20.0% national average). 18.7% experience frequent mental distress. 9.4% of residents lack health insurance. The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,583. The dentist ratio is 1:2,107. 60.3% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 7.8 out of 10.

Health Metrics: Paonia vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	26.2%
	18% below US avg
Diabetes	8.2%
Heart Disease	5.4%
High Blood Pressure	28.0%
Asthma	12.0%
COPD	6.5%
Cancer	7.8%
Stroke	3.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	14.0%
	0% below US avg
Binge Drinking	18.9%
Physical Inactivity	18.2%
Depression	26.8%
Mental Distress	18.7%
Physical Distress	13.2%
Short Sleep	32.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	81.9%
Uninsured	9.4%
	9% above US avg
Primary Care	1:1,583
Dentists	1:2,107
Mental Health	1:441
Checkup Rate	68.9%
Dental Visits	63.1%
Premature Death	9,512/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	7.8/10
Exercise Access	60.3%
Healthcare Facilities	80

Paonia has a violent crime rate of 328 per 100,000 residents, 14% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 5,033 per 100,000, 157% above the U.S. average. The county recorded 7 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Paonia receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Paonia vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent	328.2/100K
	14% below US avg

Property Crime

Total Property	5,032.8/100K
	157% above US avg

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	7
Traffic Accidents	4
Avg Accident Severity	3.5 / 4.0

Safety Score

Safety Grade	F
Safety Score	1.0 / 5.0

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Paonia experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 14.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 41.4 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 5,676 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)

Annual Average	50.6°F
	6% below US avg
January Average	27°F (-3°C)
July Average	74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	5,676 ft (1,730 m)
Area	0.9 sq mi (2.2 km²)
Population Density	1,752/sq mi
Coordinates	38.8698°N, 107.5921°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Delta County County
Nearest Airport	Montrose Regional (MTJ) 30 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 14.3"

62% below US avg

Snowfall 41.4"

Wettest Month (Aug) 1.46"

Driest Month (Feb) 0.87"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	51.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability	60.1 / 100
Community Resilience	27.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Relatively Low
Flood	Relatively Low
Hail	Very Low
Strong Wind	Very Low
Heat Wave	Very Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Low
Lightning	Relatively High
Ice Storm	Very Low
Drought	Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave	Very Low
Landslide	Relatively Moderate
Volcano	Very Low
Avalanche	Relatively Moderate

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

71 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M3.2 on Apr 3, 2025.

Mar 4, 2019	29 km E of La Sal, Utah	M4.5	132 km
May 27, 2000	29 km WNW of Naturita, Colorado	M4.4	130 km
Sep 13, 1994	17 km N of Sawpit, Colorado	M4.4	87 km
Aug 9, 2001	11 km NNE of Chacra, Colorado	M4.0	90 km
Jan 24, 2013	22 km E of La Sal, Utah	M3.9	136 km
Feb 10, 2006	1 km NNE of Chacra, Colorado	M3.8	81 km
May 31, 2022	37 km ENE of Thompson Springs, Utah	M3.8	149 km
Jul 6, 1999	27 km WNW of Naturita, Colorado	M3.7	130 km
Jun 3, 1999	28 km E of La Sal, Utah	M3.7	133 km
Mar 10, 2023	16 km S of Ophir, Colorado	M3.6	131 km
Nov 3, 1994	30 km W of Meeker, Colorado	M3.4	143 km
Aug 21, 2012	12 km SSW of Gypsum, Colorado	M3.4	91 km
Jan 30, 2017	5 km SW of New Castle, Colorado	M3.3	75 km
Apr 3, 2025	34 km W of Delta, Colorado	M3.2	78 km
Dec 15, 1997	7 km ENE of La Sal, Utah	M3.2	149 km
Feb 1, 2019	3 km NW of Glenwood Springs, Colorado	M3.1	81 km
Jul 8, 1993	9 km ENE of Aspen, Colorado	M3.1	86 km
Mar 15, 2000	Colorado	M3.1	133 km
Jun 6, 2002	29 km E of La Sal, Utah	M3.0	129 km
May 8, 1998	15 km E of La Sal, Utah	M3.0	142 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

11 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 1 injury.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Jun 20, 1975	EF2	47 km	0
Jul 9, 2015	EF1	50 km	0
May 6, 2005	EF1	43 km	0
May 13, 2004	EF1	25 km	0
Sep 11, 2002	EF1	53 km	0
Sep 8, 2000	EF1	60 km	0
May 19, 2009	EF0	73 km	0
May 29, 2005	EF0	86 km	0
Apr 11, 2000	EF0	78 km	0
Aug 8, 1998	EF0	89 km	0
Jul 31, 1994	EF0	47 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: GRIZZLY CREEK (30,705 ac, 2020).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2020	GRIZZLY CREEK	30,705	89 km
2012	PINE RIDGE	13,862	76 km
2018	LAKE CHRISTINE	12,506	78 km
2002	COAL SEAM	12,007	80 km
2002	SPRING CREEK	10,552	92 km
2004	CAMPBELL	4,429	98 km
2023	LITTLE MESA	4,048	69 km
1987	BATTLEMENT	3,839	71 km
1994	WAKE	3,834	7 km
1990	HORESEFLY	3,760	93 km
2021	SYLVAN	3,480	99 km
2023	SPRING CREEK	3,279	69 km
2009	DOMINGUEZ	3,235	88 km
2004	MCGRUDER	2,998	24 km
2017	UNNAMED	2,758	82 km
2018	CACHE CREEK	2,690	65 km
2010	BEAVER	2,496	98 km
2002	BUCKTAIL	2,282	93 km
2010	DOMINGUEZ	2,104	89 km
1994	SO. CANYON	2,014	80 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	27°F (-3°C)	0.9 in
February	26°F (-3°C)	0.9 in	Driest
March	33°F (1°C)	1.3 in
April	41°F (5°C)	1.1 in
May	51°F (10°C)	1.1 in
June	59°F (15°C)	0.9 in
July	74°F (23°C)	1.3 in	Warmest
August	64°F (18°C)	1.5 in	Wettest
September	57°F (14°C)	1.4 in
October	46°F (8°C)	1.3 in
November	33°F (1°C)	1.1 in
December	24°F (-5°C)	1.0 in	Coldest

Paonia has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 24°F in December to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.5") and February the driest (0.9").

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Paonia is located in Delta County. It is classified as Nonmetro / Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent, a smaller urban community. 34.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 1% above the national average of 33.7%. 93.5% have completed high school. 13.6% hold a graduate or professional degree. Area schools have an average test score of 6 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 66.5% of the vote, a 35.5-point margin. 90.8% of households have broadband internet access. The area has 4 EV charging stations. There are 5 public libraries serving the community. 80 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 70% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 66.5%

D 31%

Winner: Republican by 35.5 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	7
Traffic Accidents	4
Avg Accident Severity	3.5 / 4.0

F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	34.1%
	1% above US avg
High School+	93.5%
Graduate Degree+	13.6%
School Test Score	6.03

B+ Education Grade (3.7/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 6	Nonmetro / Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density	1,752/sq mi
Total Area	0.9 sq mi
County	Delta County County

Services

Broadband Access	90.8%
Avg Download Speed	123.4 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed	66.9 Mbps
Max Download Speed	1,000 Mbps
EV Charging Stations	4
Alt Fuel Stations	4
Public Libraries	5
Healthcare Facilities	80
Restaurants	77
Retail Stores	108

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	13.5 min
Drive Alone	70.0%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	20.0%

Average costs for common services in Paonia. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care)	$258 ($155–$412)
Specialist Visit	$361 ($206–$567)
Urgent Care Visit	$206 ($103–$361)
Emergency Room Visit	$2,268 ($825–$5,155)
Dental Cleaning	$134 ($77–$206)
Dental Filling	$258 ($155–$412)

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Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional)	$46 ($26–$77)
Oil Change (Synthetic)	$77 ($52–$124)
Brake Pad Replacement	$309 ($155–$516)
Tire Rotation	$41 ($21–$77)
New Tires (Set of 4)	$619 ($412–$1,031)
Battery Replacement	$206 ($103–$361)

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Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour)	$103 ($62–$155)
Electrician (Per Hour)	$93 ($52–$144)
HVAC Repair	$412 ($155–$825)
HVAC System Install	$7,217 ($4,124–$12,372)
Roof Repair	$1,031 ($412–$2,062)
Roof Replacement	$9,279 ($5,671–$15,465)

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Legal

Divorce (Uncontested)	$1,547 ($516–$3,609)
Divorce (Contested)	$15,465 ($5,155–$30,930)
DUI Defense	$5,155 ($2,062–$10,310)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7)	$1,547 ($825–$3,093)
Will Preparation	$516 ($206–$1,031)
Trust Preparation	$2,578 ($1,031–$5,155)

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Personal Care

Men's Haircut	$26 ($15–$46)
Women's Haircut	$57 ($31–$103)
Hair Coloring (Full)	$155 ($77–$258)
Manicure	$26 ($15–$46)
Pedicure	$41 ($26–$67)
Massage (1 Hour)	$82 ($52–$134)

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Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon)	$4.23 ($3.09–$5.67)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen)	$3.61 ($2.58–$5.16)
Loaf of Bread	$3.92 ($2.58–$5.67)
Chicken Breast (per lb)	$4.64 ($3.09–$6.70)
Ground Beef (per lb)	$5.67 ($4.12–$7.73)
Rice (per lb)	$1.03 ($0.62–$1.86)

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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly)	$144 ($82–$258)
Natural Gas (Monthly)	$72 ($31–$155)
Water/Sewer (Monthly)	$72 ($41–$124)
Internet (Monthly)	$72 ($41–$103)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly)	$67 ($31–$103)
Cable TV (Monthly)	$88 ($52–$155)

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Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown)	$206 ($77–$516)
Car Insurance (Annual)	$2,062 ($1,237–$3,609)
Bus Pass (Monthly)	$72 ($31–$134)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride)	$15 ($8.25–$26)
Car Registration (Annual)	$103 ($31–$258)
Driver's License Renewal	$31 ($15–$77)

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Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly)	$1,237 ($619–$2,578)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly)	$1,031 ($516–$2,062)
After-School Care (Monthly)	$412 ($206–$722)
Tutoring (Per Hour)	$52 ($26–$103)
SAT/ACT Prep Course	$1,031 ($412–$2,578)
Private School (K-12, Annual)	$12,888 ($5,155–$30,930)

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Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup)	$62 ($31–$103)
Dog Vaccination (Annual)	$103 ($52–$206)
Dog Grooming	$62 ($31–$103)
Pet Boarding (Per Night)	$41 ($21–$77)
Dog Spay/Neuter	$309 ($155–$516)
Cat Spay/Neuter	$206 ($103–$412)

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Childcare

Center-Based (monthly)
Infant	$660
Toddler	$614
Preschool	$832
Family Childcare (monthly)
Infant	$618
Toddler	$557
Preschool	$557

Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)

Top Industries in Delta County

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry	Jobs	Establishments	Avg Annual Pay	Location Quotient
Retail Trade	1,213	107	$36,208	1.35
Health Care & Social Assistance	866	87	$38,922	0.67
Accommodation & Food Services	784	86	$22,331	0.96
Manufacturing	720	58	$47,429	0.97
Construction	587	136	$57,527	1.24
Agriculture & Forestry	420	61	$45,232	5.77
Finance & Insurance	348	51	$91,654	0.95
Administrative & Waste Services	325	38	$46,192	0.61
Other Services	271	78	$43,389	1.00
Professional & Technical Services	219	102	$57,781	0.35
Wholesale Trade	139	36	$46,547	0.39
Transportation & Warehousing	90	22	$47,157	0.24
Real Estate	74	46	$41,581	0.53
Information & Technology	67	14	$49,832	0.40
Arts & Entertainment	54	15	$29,173	0.36
Utilities	45	12	$79,773	1.32
Educational Services	32	12	$65,288	0.17
Management of Companies	22	7	$60,672	0.15
Mining & Oil/Gas	12	6	$73,245	0.35
Unclassified	2	11	$39,369	0.16

Schools in Paonia

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
Paonia K-8	Elementary	251	16	15.7:1
North Fork School of Integrated Studies	Elementary	114	6	19.0:1

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Radio Stations near Paonia

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality

Campgrounds Near Paonia

29 campgrounds found near Paonia.

Name	Rating	Sites	Price
RED CREEK GROUP SITE	4.8/5	1	$60
Black Canyon Of The Gunnison North Rim Campground	4.6/5	13	Free
ISLAND LAKE CAMPGROUND	4.6/5	32	$26–$190
Bogan Flats Campground	4.5/5	36	$32–$166
COBBETT LAKE	4.5/5	20	$22–$24
East Portal Campground	4.5/5	15	Free
ELK CREEK CAMPGROUND	4.5/5	150	$24–$34
Black Canyon Of The Gunnison South Rim Campground	4.4/5	84	Free
REDSTONE	4.4/5	31	$38–$91
LAKE FORK CAMPGROUND	4.2/5	83	$24
Black Bear Cabin at Mesa Lakes (CO)	4.1/5	1	$200
LAKE IRWIN	4.1/5	25	$24
Cimarron Campground (CO)	4.0/5	22	$24
EAST ELK CREEK GROUP CAMPSITE	4.0/5	1	$120
STEVENS CREEK CAMPGROUND	3.9/5	54	$20
Big Creek (CO)	—	1	Free
Cimarron Campground	—	—	Free
Cottonwood Grove Campground	—	—	Free
Cottonwood Lake (CO)	—	1	Free
Crag Crest	—	1	Free
East Portal Campground	—	—	Free
Erickson Springs	—	1	Free
Little Bear	—	1	Free
Ponderosa Campground (CO)	—	29	$20
Soap Creek	—	1	Free
Spruce Grove (CO)	—	1	Free
Thompson Creek Campground	—	—	Free
Ward Lake	—	1	Free
Weir and Johnson	—	1	Free

National Parks Near Paonia

17 national parks and monuments found near Paonia.

Park	Type	Fee
Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park	National Park	$30
Crawford State Park	State Park	Free
Curecanti National Recreation Area	National Recreation Area	Free
Harvey Gap State Park	State Park	Free
James M. Robb - Colorado River State Park	State Park	Free
James M. Robb - Colorado River State Park - Corn Lake	State Park	Free
James M. Robb - Colorado River State Park - Island Aces	State Park	Free
James M. Robb - Colorado River State Park - River Wildlife Area	State Park	Free
Paonia State Park	State Park	Free
Paonia State Park	State Park	Free
Ridgway State Park	State Park	Free
Rifle Falls State Park	State Park	Free
Rifle Gap State Park	State Park	Free
Sweitzer Lake State Park	State Park	Free
Sylvan Lake State Park	State Park	Free
Vega State Park	State Park	Free
Wacker Ranch	State Park	Free

Trails Near Paonia

414+ trails found near Paonia.

Trail	Miles	Surface	Hike	Bike	Horse
SP TIE IN - STEVENS GULCH BOTH	26.9	SNOW	—	—	—
BATTLEMENT	17.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
SP TRAIL - MILES NOT ACCOUNTED	16.8	SNOW	—	—	—
SUNLIGHT TO POWDERHORN SNO	16.4	SNOW	—	—	—
LEROUX CREEK SNOWMOBILE	14.6	SNOW	—	—	—
COAL MESA	14.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
MONUMENT	13.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
CONDEMNIT PARK SNOWMOBILE	13.2	SNOW	—	—	—
SUNLIGHT / POWDERHORN AREA	12.9	SNOW	—	—	—
SUNLIGHT TO POWDERHORN SNO	12.8	SNOW	—	—	—
COLD SORE SNOWMOBILE	12.6	SNOW	—	—	—
SUNLIGHT TO POWDERHORN SNO	12.0	SNOW	—	—	—
CRYSTAL CREEK SNOWMOBILE/SKI	11.7	SNOW	—	—	—
CURECANTI	11.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
MULE PARK	11.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
THROUGHLINE	10.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
MENDICANT RIDGE	10.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
CURECANTI	10.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
FLATS TOPS LOOP SNOWMO AND SKI	9.8	SNOW	—	—	—
AVALANCHE/SILVER CREEK	9.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
CLEARFORK	9.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
SILVER SPRUCE	9.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
RAINBOW LAKE	9.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
EAST LEON	9.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
SOAP CREEK	8.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
LOWLINE	8.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
CLIFF CREEK	8.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
BEAVER CREEK	8.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
HIGHTOWER SNOWMOBILE	8.1	SNOW	—	—	—
HIGH	8.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
MESA CREEK SNOWMOBILE/SKI	8.1	SNOW	—	—	—
OLD MESA SNOWMOBILE/SKI	7.9	SNOW	—	—	—
LILY LAKE	7.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
GOOSEBERRY	7.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
MESA TOP	7.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
SOAP BASIN	7.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
ELK BASIN	7.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
VEGA SNOWMOBILE AND SKI	7.5	SNOW	—	—	—
RAGGEDS	7.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
TERROR	7.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
DYER CREEK	7.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
BOUNDARY	7.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
DAISY PASS	6.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
NORTH ANTHRACITE	6.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
RAVEN MESA	6.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
GRIFFITH SKI LOOP	6.6	SNOW	—	—	—
MILL CASTLE	6.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
RAGGEDS	6.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
SALT CREEK	6.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
COW CREEK	6.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
DARK CANYON	6.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
BONHAM SNOWMOBILE AND SKI	6.0	SNOW	—	—	—
EAST CREEK/GIFT CREEK	6.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
OIL MTN LOOP	5.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
SUNLIGHT TO POWDERHORN SNO	5.9	SNOW	—	—	—
LONE CABIN	5.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
WEST GREEN MOUNTAIN	5.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
POWER LINE	5.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
COAL BASIN	5.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
SILVER BASIN	5.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
SOUTH BRANCH	5.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
BRADERICH/SOUTH THOMPSON	5.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
RUTH MOUNTAIN SNOWMOBILE	5.3	SNOW	—	—	—
CUNNINGHAM CREEK SKI	5.3	SNOW	—	—	—
DYKE MOUNTAIN BIKE	5.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
JONES CREEK	5.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
AVALANCHE/SILVER CREEK	5.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
OLD GRAND MESA SNOWMOBILE	5.2	SNOW	—	—	—
YULE PASS	5.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
KAUFMAN CREEK	5.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
SURFACE CREEK SNOWMOBILE	5.1	SNOW	—	—	—
BULL BASIN	5.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
MEYERS GULCH SNOWMOBILE/SKI	4.9	SNOW	—	—	—
WEST DIVIDE/FLAGPOLE	4.8	SNOW	—	—	—
SUTTONS CORRAL SNOWMOBILE/SKI	4.7	SNOW	—	—	—
BUZZARD PARK	4.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
LAKE OF THE WOODS	4.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
EAST SOAP	4.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
CRAG CREST NRT	4.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
DARK CANYON	4.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
BUCK MESA	4.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
WEST DYER	4.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
RUBY ANTHRACITE	4.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
CORRAL GULCH SNOWMOBILE/SKI	4.3	SNOW	—	—	—
KIMBALL CREEK	4.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
LONE PINE	4.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
WARD LAKE SKI	4.2	SNOW	—	—	—
SMALLEY MOUNTAIN	4.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
LAKE IRWIN LOOP SNOWMOBILE/SKI	4.2	SNOW	—	—	—
COAL BASIN	4.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
CAYTON GULCH	4.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
BULL CREEK SNOWMOBILE AND SKI	4.2	SNOW	—	—	—
EAST GREEN MOUNTAIN	4.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
MUNSEY RUBY STOCK DRIVEWAY	4.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
RENO GULCH	4.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
BUZZARD BASIN	4.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
RASPBERRY CREEK	4.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
BLACK GULCH	4.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
COFFEEPOT CREEK	3.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
WEST FLAT IRON	3.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
TWO PEAK	3.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
BLUE GROUSE	3.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
HUBBARD CANYON	3.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
CRAG CREST LOOP	3.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
EUREKA	3.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
PERHAM CREEK	3.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
OWENS LOOP	3.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
HAWXHURST	3.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
HAYPARK SNOWMOBILE	3.5	SNOW	—	—	—
LITTLE PASS CREEK	3.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
MOUNT SOPRIS	3.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	Yes
BEAVER	3.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
PORTER MOUNTAIN	3.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
MILL CASTLE	3.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
HOODOO GAP	3.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
OLD MESA SNOWMOBILE/SKI	3.4	SNOW	—	—	—
BECKWITH BENCH	3.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
MILITARY PARK SNOWMOBILE	3.3	SNOW	—	—	—
LITTLE ELK BASIN	3.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
DRIFT CREEK	3.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
OH-BE-JOYFUL PASS	3.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
POINT CAMP	3.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
CASTLE PASS	3.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
MOUNT SOPRIS	3.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SHEEP LAKE	3.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
SINK CREEK	3.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
CEDAR MESA	3.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
GREENWOOD	3.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
IRWIN LAKE	3.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
EAST BRUSH CREEK	3.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
HIGHTOWER	3.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
DEEP CREEK LAKE	3.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
PIBURN	3.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
JONES CREEK	3.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
ANTHRACITE PASS	3.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
SWAMPY PASS	2.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
SUNLIGHT TO POWDERHORN SNO	2.9	SNOW	—	—	—
CASTLE PASS	2.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
MUDDY CREEK	2.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
CRUM RESERVOIR	2.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
CUNNINGHAM CREEK SKI	2.8	SNOW	—	—	—
EAST FLATIRON	2.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
BECKWITH PASS	2.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
LITTLE ROBINSON	2.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
MUNSEY RUBY STOCK DRIVEWAY	2.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
INTER OCEAN PASS	2.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
LAMBORN	2.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LOWLINE	2.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
HELL ROARING	2.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
NAVAJO RIDGE	2.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
ROBINSON CREEK	2.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
PIBURN	2.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
HUNTSMAN RIDGE	2.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
HELL ROARING	2.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
PINE PLANTATION	2.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
AVALANCHE CREEK ROAD X-C SKI	2.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
CARBONATE CREEK/BUCKSKIN	2.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
TRAIL CREEK	2.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
AVALANCHE/SILVER CREEK	2.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
BALD MOUNTAIN TIE IN	2.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
BOUNDARY ROAD	2.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
BRUSH CREEK	2.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
LOWLINE	2.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
KANNAH CROSSING	2.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
ELK PARK	2.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
LAKE RIDGE LAKES	2.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	Yes
TOWER	2.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
SUNLIGHT TO POWDERHORN SNO	2.5	SNOW	—	—	—
COAL BASIN	2.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
BONHAM	2.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
CRATER LAKE	2.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
LOST LAKE SNOWMOBILE/SKI	2.5	SNOW	—	—	—
WARD SKI SKINNED HORSE	2.5	SNOW	—	—	—
DAISY PASS	2.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
HAY PARK	2.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
LAKE FORK	2.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
COUNTY LINE SKI TOWER	2.4	SNOW	—	—	—
BUZZARD CUTOFF	2.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
THROUGHLINE	2.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
AQUEDUCT	2.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
BATTLEMENT TRAIL A	2.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
THOUSAND ACRE FLAT	2.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
MIDDLE THOMPSON	2.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
PORTER CUTOFF	2.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
COUNTY LINE SKI OVERLOOK	2.2	SNOW	—	—	—
THREE LAKES LOOP	2.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LONG DRAW SADDLE	2.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
CRYSTAL CREEK SNOWMOBILE/SKI	2.2	SNOW	—	—	—
SCOTLAND	2.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
LITTLE ROBINSON	2.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
SCALES LAKE	2.2	CRUSHED AGGREGATE OR GRAVEL	—	Yes	—
THE PINES	2.1		—	—	—
SCARP	2.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
SOUTH DYER	2.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
SUN PARK	2.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
PETER CREEK	2.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
INTER OCEAN PASS	2.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
LION GULCH	2.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
ELLA	2.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
DARK CANYON	2.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
LION GULCH	2.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
ASPEN COVE SNOWMOBILE	2.0	SNOW	—	—	—
OVERLOOK	2.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
SUNLIGHT TO POWDERHORN SNO	2.0	SNOW	—	—	—
HAY PARK	1.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
SKYWAY SKI LIONS LOOP	1.9	SNOW	—	—	—
SKYWAY SKI SUNSET	1.9	SNOW	—	—	—
MILL CASTLE	1.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
OIL WELL POWERLINE SNOWMO/SKI	1.9	SNOW	—	—	—
HIGHTOWER	1.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
CLIFF CREEK	1.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
SWAMPY PASS	1.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
SKYWAY SKI SCALES LAKE RD	1.8	SNOW	—	—	—
SKYWAY SKI VISTA VALLEY	1.8	SNOW	—	—	—
TODD RESERVOIR	1.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
BURN	1.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
LILY LAKE	1.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
NORTH LOST	1.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
COTTONWOOD	1.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
REYNOLDS	1.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
BARON LAKE	1.7	IMPORTED COMPACTED MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
CARBONATE CREEK/BUCKSKIN	1.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
MOSLEY RIDGE	1.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
TRIANGLE STOMP	1.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
COSTO LAKE	1.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
LANDS END	1.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
RIDGE 70	1.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
LITTLE ELK BASIN	1.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
ZIGZAG	1.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
EAST CURECANTI	1.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
ARKANSAS MOUNTAIN	1.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
GRIFFITH SKI CUTOFF	1.5	SNOW	—	—	—
BULL & BROWN (GRANBY)	1.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
ELK PARK	1.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
RAV 1 SPUR	1.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
DYER CONNECTION	1.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
ISLAND LAKE	1.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
CRAG CREST NRT	1.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SKYWAY SKI VISTA RIDGE	1.5	SNOW	—	—	—
SKYWAY SKI SUMMIT	1.5	SNOW	—	—	—
COUNTY LINE SKI DOG LOOP	1.5	SNOW	—	—	—
CAPITOL CREEK	1.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
DOG LOOP	1.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
CARBONATE CREEK/BUCKSKIN	1.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
EAST GREEN MOUNTAIN	1.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
WILLOW	1.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
ELIJAH'S PARK	1.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
SOUTH CLIFF CREEK	1.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
TODD RESERVOIR TIE IN	1.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
SKID TRAIL	1.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
EAST CURECANTI	1.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
EAST CREEK/GIFT CREEK	1.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
YOUNGS CREEK CONNECTOR	1.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
LIONS	1.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
EAST GREEN MOUNTAIN	1.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
DEEP CREEK LAKE	1.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
SOUTH BRANCH	1.3	SNOW	—	—	—
COUNTY LINE SKI OUTER LIMITS	1.3	SNOW	—	—	—
MESA LAKE SHORE	1.3	IMPORTED COMPACTED MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
CRYSTAL CREEK SNOWMOBILE/SKI	1.3	SNOW	—	—	—
SINK CREEK	1.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
LITTLE ROBINSON	1.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
MIDDLE THOMPSON	1.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
OLD MESA POWERLINE SNOWMO/SKI	1.2	SNOW	—	—	—
SUTTONS WAY	1.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
LAST CHANCE	1.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
MARBLE SKI	1.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
BURN	1.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
BULL CREEK CUTOFF	1.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
HUNTSMAN RIDGE	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
LONE CABIN TIE-IN	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
LEON LAKE	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
COUNTY LINE SKI KANNAH X-ING	1.1	SNOW	—	—	—
MIDDLE THOMPSON	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
TRAVERSE	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
COFFEEPOT CREEK	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
WEST SALT CREEK	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
SINK CREEK	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
LAMBORN	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
PLACITA	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
MARBLE SKI	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
IRWIN LODGE SNOWMOBILE	1.0	SNOW	—	—	—
LOST LAKE	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BRAUN BYPASS	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
DIVIDE	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
CURECANTI	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
MCCLURE PASS X-C SKI	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LITTLE ELK BASIN	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
WARD SKI EAST WARD	1.0	SNOW	—	—	—
LILY LAKE	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
DYKE WILDERNESS	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
CRAG TO COBBETT	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
KEBLER WAGON TRAIL	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
ALLEN	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
REX RESERVOIR	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
MOUNT LAMBORN	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
HELL ROARING	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
CRYSTAL CREEK SPUR 4A BOTH	0.9	SNOW	—	—	—
RAVEN	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
BATTLEMENT	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
EAST FORK	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
KEBLER WAGON TRAIL	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
OH-BE-JOYFUL PASS	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
WARD LAKE	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SKIMMED MILK	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
PLACITA	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
ELK PARK	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
AVALANCHE/SILVER CREEK	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
WARD SKI FINNEY	0.8	SNOW	—	—	—
BURN	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
WARD SKI WILD TRAIL	0.8	SNOW	—	—	—
RAGGEDS	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
SUNSET	0.8		—	—	—
COUNTY LINE SKI SCALES GLADE	0.7	SNOW	—	—	—
OHIO PASS SNOWMOBILE	0.7	SNOW	—	—	—
LEON LAKE	0.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SWAMPY PASS	0.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
WILLIAMS LAKE	0.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
SILVER SPRUCE	0.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
SOAP CREEK	0.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
BOUNDARY CUTOFF	0.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
CURECANTI	0.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
CAPITOL DITCH TRAIL	0.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
KAUFMAN CREEK	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
LILY LAKE	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
CARPENTER	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
SKYWAY SKI WINSLOW	0.6	SNOW	—	—	—
INTER OCEAN PASS	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
SKYWAY SKI ARROYO	0.5	SNOW	—	—	—
COUNTY LINE CONNECTOR	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
COAL CREEK MESA	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
CARBONATE CREEK/BUCKSKIN	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
CARBONATE CREEK/BUCKSKIN	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
WARD SKI DEEP SLOUGH	0.5	SNOW	—	—	—
WARD SKI SHEEP	0.5	SNOW	—	—	—
RAGGEDS TIE-IN	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
RAINBOW LAKE	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
DYKE WILDERNESS	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
WARD SKI STAIRCASE	0.4	SNOW	—	—	—
SCOTLAND CUTOFF	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
CLIFF CREEK	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
BLUE GROUSE	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
PERHAM CREEK	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
MOUNT LAMBORN	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
THREE LAKES CAMPGROUND	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
COUNTY LINE SKI LOOP TWO	0.4	SNOW	—	—	—
EUREKA CUTOFF	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
COBBETT LAKE	0.4	IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BATTLEMENT	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
SISSY	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
ANTHRACITE PASS	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
TOMAHAWK RESERVOIR SPUR	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
DARK CANYON	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
LILY LAKE	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
WARD SKI HIGH TRAIL	0.4	SNOW	—	—	—
LAND OF LAKES	0.4	ASPHALT	Yes	—	—
BIG SPRUCE PARK	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
PERHAM CREEK	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
DARK CANYON	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
EAST CREEK	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
MCDONALD MESA	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
COAL MESA	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
BURN	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
SCALES LAKE	0.3	CRUSHED AGGREGATE OR GRAVEL	—	Yes	—
GRAND MESA DISCOVERY	0.3	IMPORTED COMPACTED MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
EAST CREEK/GIFT CREEK	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
COBBETT TO WARD	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
CAYTON GULCH	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
ANDERSON ROAD CUTOFF	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
RUBY ANTHRACITE	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
BRADERICH/SOUTH THOMPSON	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
THROUGHLINE	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
DOLLAR LAKE	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SKYWAY SKI WILLS HILL	0.2	SNOW	—	—	—
BULL CREEK CUTOFF	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
IRWIN LAKE SPUR	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
DYER CONNECTION	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
HELL ROARING	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
YULE PASS	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
LITTLE ELK BASIN	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
DOG CUTOFF	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
COUNTY LINE SKI DOG CUTOFF	0.2	SNOW	—	—	—
TROUT LAKE	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
ADMIN TRAIL	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
NEEDLE ROCK SPUR C	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
BOUNDARY ROAD	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
AVALANCHE LAKE	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
LAKE FORK	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
RUBY ANTHRACITE	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
SINK CREEK	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
MARBLE SKI	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
COAL CREEK MESA SPUR	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
COSTO LAKE	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
TODD RESERVOIR SPUR	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
KEBLER WAGON TRAIL SPUR	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
CRAG CREST NRT	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
DAISY PASS BLUE LAKE	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
WARD SKI CUT OFF	0.1	SNOW	—	—	—
COAL CREEK VIEW	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
RAGGEDS	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
SILVER BASIN	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
CLIFF CREEK	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
EAST THREE LAKES	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LOWLINE	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
SILVER BASIN	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
COUNTY LINE SKI LOOP ONE TIE	0.1	SNOW	—	—	—
HARDSCRABBLE LAKE	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
CRATER LAKE JEEP CAMP LOOP	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
SHEEP LAKE CUTOFF	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
MOUNT SOPRIS	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	Yes
NEEDLE ROCK SPUR B	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
OIL WELL POWERLINE SNOWMO/SKI	0.1	SNOW	—	—	—
RUBY ANTHRACITE	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
ZIGZAG	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes

Historical Trends — Paonia

Population and economic data over time (US Census / ACS estimates).

Population

Median Household Income

Year	Population	Median Income
2013	1,432	$46,389
2015	1,394	$40,759
2017	1,421	$37,330
2019	1,465	$41,683
2021	1,462	$53,646
2023	1,461	$52,466

Museums in Paonia

Name	Type	Address	Phone
HOTCHKISS FINE ARTS ASSOCIATION	ART MUSEUM
HOTCHKISS-CRAWFORD HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	180 2ND ST	9708723780
HOTCHKISS-CRAWFORD HISTORICAL SOCIETY & MUSEUM	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		9709215072
NORTH FORK HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	PO BOX 1239	9705273470

Libraries in Paonia

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
DELTA COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT	149 E. MAIN	0.0	264,666

Farmers Markets in Paonia

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Hotchkiss Farmers' Market	Creamery Arts Center				Visit

Ski Resorts Near Paonia

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort	Slopes (km)	Lifts	Peak (m)	Price	Season	Night	Park
Snowmass	236.0	21	3,813	$124	November - April	Yes	Yes
Crested Butte	121.0	15	3,707	$98	November - April	—	Yes

Nursing Homes in Paonia

1 nursing homes and rehabilitation centers (CMS data).

Facility	Ownership	Beds	Residents	Overall	Health	Staffing	Quality	Phone
PAONIA CARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER 1625 MEADOWBROOK BOULEVARD	For profit - Corporation	60	40	5/5	—	5/5	3/5	9705274837

Pharmacies in Paonia

1 pharmacies and drugstores.

Pharmacy	Address	Phone
HAYS DRUG STORE	224 GRAND AVENUE	970-527-4109

EV Charging Stations in Paonia

Name	Address	Network	Level 2	DC Fast	Connectors	Access
Town of Paonia - Parking	236 Main Ave	Non-Networked		1	CHADEMO J1772COMBO	public
GSD Global	397 Clark Ave	Non-Networked	2		J1772	private
Solar Energy International	39845 Mathews Ln	Non-Networked	2		J1772	public
Solar Energy International - Tesla Destination	39845 Mathews Ln	Tesla Destination	2		TESLA	public

Cell Towers in Paonia

Address	Structure Type	Height (ft)
NE1/4, NE1/4, S22, T14S, R93W, 6th PM	TOWER	34
Forest Road 711-12B (87344)	LTOWER	29
Forest Road 711-12B (87344)	LTOWER	29

Fire Stations in Paonia

Name	Address	Type	Active Firefighters	Volunteers	Phone
Paonia Volunteer Fire Department (Delta County FPD #2)	710 2ND ST	Volunteer			970-527-5874

Bridges in Paonia

Type	Kind	Year Built	Length (ft)	Daily Traffic	Condition
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	1984	232	4,267	F
Culvert	Concrete	1949	30	3,400	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1955	232	2,165	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1991	524	1,500	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1991	413	1,500	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1991	168	1,500	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1981	299	1,400	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1982	283	1,200	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1988	38	373	F
Truss (Thru)	Steel	1930	127	310	F
Culvert	Steel	1979	26	286	G
Tee Beam	Concrete	1981	36	248	G
Culvert	Concrete	1983	20	160	F
Slab	Prestressed concrete	1997	33	97	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Wood or Timber	1951	31	96	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1976	36	38	F
Slab	Prestressed concrete	2000	41	29	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1984	30	29	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1937	41	10	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1970	34	10	F

Airports Near Paonia

42 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Aspen-Pitkin County Airport (Sardy Field)	ASE	Medium Airport
Garfield County Regional Airport	RIL	Medium Airport
Gunnison Crested Butte Regional Airport	GUC	Medium Airport
Montrose Regional Airport	MTJ	Medium Airport
Aspen Gliderport	—	Small Airport
Barber Field	—	Small Airport
Blake Field	—	Small Airport
Boeing Field	—	Small Airport
Clifford Field	—	Small Airport
Crawford Airport	—	Small Airport
Crested Butte Airpark	CSE	Small Airport
Cridler Field	—	Small Airport
Deanda Airport	—	Small Airport
Doctors Mesa Airport	—	Small Airport
Dry Pen Airport	—	Small Airport
Eden Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Flying M & M Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Flying M Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Flying W No.2 Airport	—	Small Airport
Flying W Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Force Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Glen-Aspen Airport	—	Small Airport
Glenwood Springs Municipal Airport	GWS	Small Airport
Goldys Field	—	Small Airport
Hostetler Airport	—	Small Airport
Juniper Hills Airport	—	Small Airport
Marble Airstrip	—	Small Airport
Mesawood Airpark	—	Small Airport
Montemadeira Ii Airport	—	Small Airport
North Fork Valley Airport	WPO	Small Airport
Omega 1 Airport	—	Small Airport
Phylcon Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Ranger Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Redlands Airport	—	Small Airport
Scenic Mesa Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Sky Island Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Spruce Point Tree Farm LLC Airport	—	Small Airport
Ward Creek Airport	—	Small Airport
West Divide Airport	—	Small Airport
Westwinds Airport	—	Small Airport
Widner Airport	—	Small Airport
Williams Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport

Grocery Stores in Paonia

3 grocery stores.

Store	Type	Address
Arbol Farmers Market	Farmers and Markets	41679 O Rd
Dons Market	Supermarket	213 2nd St
Indigo Autumn Llc	Grocery Store	230 Grand Ave

Post Offices in Paonia

2 post offices.

Post Office	Address
Paonia Post Office	125 Grand Avenue
Somerset Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Paonia

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
BIBLE CENTER CHURCH	1117 3RD ST
CALVARY CHAPEL NORTH FORK	13452 DRY GULCH RD
IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH	602 5TH ST
PAONIA ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH	PO BOX 447
PAONIA CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP	235 BOX ELDER AVE
PAONIA CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE	307 3RD ST
PAONIA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH	307 ORNAGA AVE

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Frequently Asked Questions About Paonia

What is the population of Paonia?

Paonia has a population of 1,454 residents and is located in Colorado. The population density is 1,752 people per square mile, spread across 0.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 51.9 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 57.2% female and 42.8% male.

Is Paonia expensive to live in?

Paonia has a cost of living roughly in line with the national average, with an index of 103.1 (baseline: 100). The median household income is $52,466, 30% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $301,300 (7% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $799 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.7x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

Is Paonia safe?

Paonia is safer than the national average, with a violent crime rate of 328 per 100,000 compared to the U.S. rate of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 5,033 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Paonia receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Paonia?

Paonia has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 27°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 330 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 14.3 inches, with 41.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 41.

How is the job market in Paonia?

The job market in Paonia is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.8% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $920. There are 1,041 business establishments in the area, including 77 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 14 minutes, and 20.0% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Paonia?

The median home value in Paonia is $301,300. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $449,253. For renters, the median monthly rent is $799. Fair market rent is $1,161 for a 1-bedroom and $1,429 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 60.2%. The average annual property tax is $2,254.

How are the schools in Paonia?

Schools in Paonia score 6 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 34.1% of adults in Paonia hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 93.5% have completed high school. 13.6% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Paonia?

The obesity rate in Paonia is 26.2% (below the national rate of 32.1%). 14.0% of adults are smokers. 18.2% are physically inactive. 26.8% of residents report depression. 9.4% lack health insurance. 60.3% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,583.

What is transportation like in Paonia?

The average commute in Paonia is 14 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 70% of workers drive alone to work, and 20.0% work from home.

What are the demographics of Paonia?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Paonia is 84.5% White, 5.9% Black or African American, 0.8% Hispanic or Latino. 97.7% of residents speak only English at home. 6.0% of the population are military veterans. 16.6% of residents have a disability. 81.9% have health insurance coverage.

Nearby Cities

Hotchkiss, CO 1,147 pop · 8.2 mi Cedaredge, CO 2,394 pop · 18.0 mi Orchard City, CO 3,193 pop · 20.5 mi Olathe, CO 1,788 pop · 27.8 mi Delta, CO 9,266 pop · 27.8 mi Montrose, CO 20,703 pop · 31.2 mi Crested Butte, CO 1,436 pop · 33.1 mi Carbondale, CO 6,553 pop · 41.6 mi Snowmass Village, CO 3,048 pop · 42.2 mi Gunnison, CO 6,712 pop · 42.3 mi Palisade, CO 2,580 pop · 44.3 mi Basalt, CO 3,995 pop · 45.1 mi El Jebel, CO 3,935 pop · 45.7 mi Battlement Mesa, CO 5,402 pop · 45.9 mi

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