Checked
Lazear, CO
Census-designated place in Delta County, Colorado.
Population
196
Land area
1.6sq mi
People per sq mi
122
ZIP codes
0
Lazear and its ZIP codes
Lazear at a glance
- Lazear is about 2.2 times as dense as Colorado as a whole.
Local data for Lazear, CO
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Delta County. PPP loans are for Lazear.
Unemployment rate
6.2%
Aug 2026, +1.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,881
8,805 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,170
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$275M
FY 2026, $8,800 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Lazear, CO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
2,870
Countywide, mostly winter weather
Flood insurance policies
32
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 16°F
14.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lazear, CO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
25.2%
U.S. 33.3% -8.1 pts
Diabetes
13.5%
U.S. 12.1% +1.4 pts
Smoking
12.7%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
10.5%
U.S. 11.1% -0.6 pts
Cities near Lazear
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HotchkissTown | 3.5 mi | 0.9 |
| CrawfordTown | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| Orchard CityTown | 11 mi | 11.5 |
| CedaredgeTown | 11 mi | 2 |
| PaoniaTown | 12 mi | 0.8 |
| OlatheTown | 16 mi | 1.5 |
| DeltaCity | 16 mi | 13.3 |
| SomersetCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.2 |
| MontroseCity | 22 mi | 18.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lazear, CO in?
- Lazear is in Delta County, Colorado.
- What is the population of Lazear, CO?
- About 196 people live in Lazear, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lazear?
- Nearby places include Hotchkiss (3.5 mi), Crawford (11 mi), Orchard City (11 mi), Cedaredge (11 mi), Paonia (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023