Naturita

Town in Montrose County, Colorado

View of Naturita, Colorado
Photo: Jeffrey Beall · CC BY 4.0

Naturita is a town in Montrose County, Colorado, with 485 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 5,423 ft (1,653 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Nucla, 3.5 miles N.

About Naturita

Naturita is a statutory town in Montrose County, Colorado, United States. The population was 485 at the 2020 census, down from 546 in 2010.

The post office in Naturita was opened on October 21, 1881, under the name "Chipeta"; the name was changed to Naturita September 15, 1882, and has used that name since then. Naturita is a name derived from Spanish meaning "little nature".

Text: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0

Naturita weather: 7-day forecast

Loading the National Weather Service forecast…

Hourly forecast & alerts ›

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA).

Nearest webcams to Naturita

There are no webcams in Naturita itself. These are the closest, 36 miles away or more.

All 6 webcams near Naturita ›

Webcams: Windy.com

Living in Naturita

Median household income
$27,917
Median home value
$158,400
Median rent
$894/mo
Median age
45.3
Cost of living and demographics of Naturita ›

Do you know Naturita? Tell us about it

Help other travelers: share what makes Naturita special. We review every message before publishing it.

Map of Naturita

Tap any street on the map to see it in Street View below. Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Naturita Street View

Loading Street View…

Drag the image to look around and tap the arrows on the ground to move. If it says there is no imagery, tap a nearby street on the map above.

Open in Google Maps ›

Naturita, CO population

Naturita had 485 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census485
Density772 per sq mi (298 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Naturita at a glance

StateColorado (CO)
CountyMontrose County
TypeTown
Population485 (2020)
Land area0.63 sq mi (1.6 km²)
Elevation5,423 ft (1,653 m)
Coordinates38.2183° N, 108.5664° W
ZIP code81431
Census code (GEOID)0853120

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

Towns near Naturita

Straight-line distance between town centers.

Frequently asked questions about Naturita

What county is Naturita in?

Naturita is in Montrose County, Colorado.

What is the population of Naturita, CO?

485 people lived in Naturita at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Naturita, CO?

The ZIP code of Naturita is 81431.

What is the elevation of Naturita?

5,423 feet (1,653 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Naturita?

Nucla (3.5 mi), Redvale (8.8 mi), Norwood (16.1 mi), Placerville (32.2 mi), Sawpit (34.3 mi).

Last updated: