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Walsh, CO
Town in Baca County, Colorado.
Population
492
Land area
0.4sq mi
People per sq mi
1,100
ZIP codes
0
Walsh and its ZIP codes
Walsh at a glance
- Walsh is about 19 times as dense as Colorado as a whole.
Local data for Walsh, CO
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Baca County. PPP loans are for Walsh.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Aug 2026, +0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$41,060
1,164 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,426
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$43.4M
FY 2026, $12,386 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Walsh, CO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
674
Countywide, mostly hail
July high / Jan low
93° / 19°F
19.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Walsh, CO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
29.1%
U.S. 33.3% -4.2 pts
Diabetes
13.7%
U.S. 12.1% +1.6 pts
Smoking
15.6%
U.S. 12.8% +2.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.6%
U.S. 11.1% +2.5 pts
Cities near Walsh
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| VilasTown | 9.2 mi | 0.1 |
| Two ButtesTown | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| SpringfieldTown | 19 mi | 1.1 |
| Manter, KSCity | 24 mi | 0.2 |
| CampoTown | 25 mi | 0.1 |
| Richfield, KSCity | 29 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Walsh, CO in?
- Walsh is in Baca County, Colorado.
- What is the population of Walsh, CO?
- About 492 people live in Walsh, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Walsh?
- Nearby places include Vilas (9.2 mi), Two Buttes (14 mi), Springfield (19 mi), Manter, KS (24 mi), Campo (25 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023