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Matheson, CO
Census-designated place in Elbert County, Colorado.
Population
34
Land area
1.7sq mi
People per sq mi
20
ZIP codes
0
Matheson and its ZIP codes
Matheson at a glance
- Matheson is 65% less dense than Colorado as a whole.
Local data for Matheson, CO
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Elbert County. PPP loans are for Matheson.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Aug 2026, +0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$64,264
5,138 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$79,244
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$184M
FY 2026, $7,059 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Matheson, CO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
1,136
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
17
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 15°F
Health statistics
Share of adults in Matheson, CO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
25.4%
U.S. 33.3% -7.9 pts
Diabetes
12.7%
U.S. 12.1% +0.6 pts
Smoking
12.2%
U.S. 12.8% -0.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.7%
U.S. 11.1% -3.4 pts
Cities near Matheson
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SimlaTown | 6 mi | 0.7 |
| RamahTown | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| LimonTown | 17 mi | 3.2 |
| CalhanTown | 20 mi | 0.9 |
| GenoaTown | 27 mi | 0.3 |
| HugoTown | 27 mi | 0.9 |
| KiowaTown | 29 mi | 0.9 |
| PeytonCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 2.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Matheson, CO in?
- Matheson is in Elbert County, Colorado.
- What is the population of Matheson, CO?
- About 34 people live in Matheson, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Matheson?
- Nearby places include Simla (6 mi), Ramah (11 mi), Limon (17 mi), Calhan (20 mi), Genoa (27 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023