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Amherst, CO
Census-designated place in Phillips County, Colorado.
Population
82
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
181
ZIP codes
0
Amherst and its ZIP codes
Amherst at a glance
- Amherst is about 3.2 times as dense as Colorado as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Phillips County. PPP loans are for Amherst.
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,223
1,795 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,291
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$36.4M
FY 2026, $8,036 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Amherst, CO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
457
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
5
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 13°F
17.9 inches of rain a year
Cities near Amherst
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Venango, NEVillage | 8.7 mi | 0.8 |
| HolyokeCity | 9.9 mi | 2.5 |
| Lamar, NEVillage | 13 mi | 0.1 |
| PaoliTown | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| JulesburgTown | 21 mi | 1.5 |
| OvidTown | 22 mi | 0.2 |
| HaxtunTown | 24 mi | 0.6 |
| SedgwickTown | 25 mi | 0.4 |
| Grant, NECity | 26 mi | 0.8 |
| Champion, NECensus-designated place | 27 mi | 0.2 |
| Big Springs, NEVillage | 27 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Amherst, CO in?
- Amherst is in Phillips County, Colorado.
- What is the population of Amherst, CO?
- About 82 people live in Amherst, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Amherst?
- Nearby places include Venango, NE (8.7 mi), Holyoke (9.9 mi), Lamar, NE (13 mi), Paoli (16 mi), Julesburg (21 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023