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Eckley, CO
Town in Yuma County, Colorado.
Population
332
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
702
ZIP codes
0
Eckley and its ZIP codes
Eckley at a glance
- Eckley is about 12 times as dense as Colorado as a whole.
Local data for Eckley, CO
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Yuma County. PPP loans are for Eckley.
Unemployment rate
2.7%
Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,819
4,047 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,895
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$87.4M
FY 2026, $8,749 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Eckley, CO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
1,722
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
9
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 17°F
18.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Eckley, CO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
30.3%
U.S. 33.3% -3.0 pts
Diabetes
12.0%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
16.4%
U.S. 12.8% +3.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.9%
U.S. 11.1% +4.8 pts
Cities near Eckley
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| YumaCity | 12 mi | 3.3 |
| WrayCity | 14 mi | 3.5 |
| VernonCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.1 |
| LairdCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 0.2 |
| OtisTown | 25 mi | 0.4 |
| IdaliaCensus-designated place | 30 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Eckley, CO in?
- Eckley is in Yuma County, Colorado.
- What is the population of Eckley, CO?
- About 332 people live in Eckley, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Eckley?
- Nearby places include Yuma (12 mi), Wray (14 mi), Vernon (15 mi), Laird (21 mi), Otis (25 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023