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Nathrop, CO
Census-designated place in Chaffee County, Colorado.
Population
187
Land area
0.7sq mi
People per sq mi
259
ZIP codes
0
Nathrop and its ZIP codes
Nathrop at a glance
- Nathrop is about 4.6 times as dense as Colorado as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Chaffee County. PPP loans are for Nathrop.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Sep 2026, +0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,447
9,343 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$71,431
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$157M
FY 2026, $8,042 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Nathrop, CO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
894
Countywide, mostly winter storm
Flood insurance policies
75
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 11°F
9.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Nathrop, CO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
30.1%
U.S. 33.3% -3.2 pts
Diabetes
15.3%
U.S. 12.1% +3.2 pts
Smoking
19.0%
U.S. 12.8% +6.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.5%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Nathrop
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Johnson VillageCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 0.3 |
| Buena VistaTown | 6.6 mi | 3.5 |
| SmeltertownCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.1 |
| SalidaCity | 16 mi | 2.8 |
| Poncha SpringsTown | 16 mi | 3.1 |
| MaysvilleCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 12.4 |
| GarfieldCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.3 |
| HartselCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 0.2 |
| PitkinTown | 26 mi | 0.3 |
| HowardCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 16.7 |
| Twin LakesCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 6.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Nathrop, CO in?
- Nathrop is in Chaffee County, Colorado.
- What is the population of Nathrop, CO?
- About 187 people live in Nathrop, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Nathrop?
- Nearby places include Johnson Village (4.7 mi), Buena Vista (6.6 mi), Smeltertown (14 mi), Salida (16 mi), Poncha Springs (16 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023