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Nucla, CO

Town in Montrose County, Colorado.

Population

598

Land area

0.7sq mi

People per sq mi

862

ZIP codes

0

Nucla and its ZIP codes

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Nucla at a glance

  • Nucla is about 15 times as dense as Colorado as a whole.
  • The median household income is $42,857, 55% below the Colorado median of $95,470.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $141,100 (74% below Colorado) and median rent is $929 a month.

Local data for Nucla, CO

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Nucla, CO, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$42,857

Poverty rate

8.0%

Median home value

$141,100

Median rent

$929/mo

Homeownership

65.2%

Bachelor's or higher

11.6%

Median age

55.6

Average commute

14.4 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (126), German Americans (31), Irish Americans (24).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Montrose County. PPP loans are for Nucla.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.8%

Aug 2026, +0.9 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$55,553

17,492 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$57,305

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$380M

FY 2026, $8,906 per person

Montrose County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Nucla, CO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone69.8%
  • Carpooled9.3%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked5.5%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home15.4%

Average one-way commute: 14.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Nucla, CO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

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Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: lightning

Storm events since 1996

3,703

Countywide, mostly winter weather

Flood insurance policies

75

0.4% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

97° / 17°F

11.9 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Nucla, CO, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

30.8%

U.S. 33.3% -2.5 pts

Diabetes

13.5%

U.S. 12.1% +1.4 pts

Smoking

18.6%

U.S. 12.8% +5.8 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

11.2%

U.S. 11.1% about the same

Cities near Nucla

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
NaturitaTown3.5 mi0.6
RedvaleCensus-designated place9.7 mi4.7
NorwoodTown17 mi0.3

Frequently asked questions

What county is Nucla, CO in?
Nucla is in Montrose County, Colorado.
What is the population of Nucla, CO?
About 598 people live in Nucla, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Nucla?
Nearby places include Naturita (3.5 mi), Redvale (9.7 mi), Norwood (17 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023