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Valdez, CO
Census-designated place in Las Animas County, Colorado.
Population
26
Land area
1.6sq mi
People per sq mi
16
ZIP codes
0
Valdez and its ZIP codes
Valdez at a glance
- Valdez is 71% less dense than Colorado as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Las Animas County. PPP loans are for Valdez.
Unemployment rate
6.4%
Sep 2026, +0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,821
4,634 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,422
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$140M
FY 2026, $9,604 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Valdez, CO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
1,165
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
7
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 15°F
17.2 inches of rain a year
Cities near Valdez
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SegundoCensus-designated place | 2.9 mi | 0.7 |
| CokedaleTown | 3.7 mi | 0.2 |
| JansenCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 1.2 |
| StarkvilleTown | 8.9 mi | 0.1 |
| TrinidadCity | 10 mi | 9.4 |
| WestonCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3.1 |
| El MoroCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 11.1 |
| AguilarTown | 19 mi | 0.4 |
| HoehneCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 3.1 |
| Stonewall GapCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1.9 |
| LynnCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 0.7 |
| Raton, NMCity | 22 mi | 8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Valdez, CO in?
- Valdez is in Las Animas County, Colorado.
- What is the population of Valdez, CO?
- About 26 people live in Valdez, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Valdez?
- Nearby places include Segundo (2.9 mi), Cokedale (3.7 mi), Jansen (7.9 mi), Starkville (8.9 mi), Trinidad (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023
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