Naturita, Colorado
Town · Population 481 · #197 in Colorado
About Naturita
Set in the southwestern part of Colorado, Naturita is a tiny community with an estimated population of 481.
Officially, Naturita is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 0.61 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 789 residents per square mile.
📰 Naturita News Today
- Dustin Ray Galarza Obituary Mar 7, 2026 Brown's Cremation & Funeral Service · Mar 10
- Towns of Nucla and Naturita, Colorado, Jointly Designated an International Dark Sky Community DarkSky International · Jun 7
- CO 141 opened early Tuesday afternoon between Gateway and Naturita Colorado Department of Transportation (.gov) · Aug 13
- A former mining camp is converting into a boutique getaway, sparking hope in Montrose County's West End The Colorado Sun · Sep 15
- Naturita man arrested in 1999 cold case murder The Grand Junction Daily Sentinel · Oct 18
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Naturita Unique
- The only place in America named Naturita — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in southwestern Colorado, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Colorado — one of 482 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 17 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Naturita
- Green Room (café)
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- 90 Road · Attraction
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏫 Schools in Naturita
- Naturita Elementary School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateColorado
TypeTown
Population (2024)481
Rank in state#197 of 271
Land area0.61 sq mi
Density789/sq mi
Coordinates38.2183, -108.5666