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Marvel, CO
Census-designated place in La Plata County, Colorado.
Population
100
Land area
0.1sq mi
People per sq mi
751
ZIP codes
0
Marvel and its ZIP codes
Marvel at a glance
- Marvel is about 13 times as dense as Colorado as a whole.
Local data for Marvel, CO
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for La Plata County. PPP loans are for Marvel.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Sep 2026, +0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$64,315
27,353 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$81,031
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$455M
FY 2026, $8,173 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Marvel, CO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
1,698
Countywide, mostly winter weather
Flood insurance policies
336
1.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / 12°F
Health statistics
Share of adults in Marvel, CO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
22.8%
U.S. 33.3% -10.5 pts
Diabetes
10.7%
U.S. 12.1% -1.4 pts
Smoking
12.6%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
11.4%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Marvel
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| La Plata, NMCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 22.2 |
| Cedar Hill, NMCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 9.4 |
| DurangoCity | 18 mi | 17.7 |
| North Light Plant, NMCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 2.2 |
| Center Point, NMCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 9.2 |
| MancosTown | 19 mi | 0.6 |
| Spencerville, NMCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 5.3 |
| Flora Vista, NMCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 5 |
| Aztec, NMCity | 22 mi | 17.1 |
| South River, NMCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 8.5 |
| Farmington, NMCity | 24 mi | 34.5 |
| Crouch Mesa, NMCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 20.7 |
| IgnacioTown | 27 mi | 0.5 |
| Bloomfield, NMCity | 27 mi | 18.5 |
| Totah Vista, NMCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 0.6 |
| Lee Acres, NMCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 10.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Marvel, CO in?
- Marvel is in La Plata County, Colorado.
- What is the population of Marvel, CO?
- About 100 people live in Marvel, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Marvel?
- Nearby places include La Plata, NM (16 mi), Cedar Hill, NM (17 mi), Durango (18 mi), North Light Plant, NM (18 mi), Center Point, NM (19 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023