Parachute, Colorado
Town · Population 1,362 · #135 in Colorado
About Parachute
Parachute is a small town in western Colorado with an estimated population of 1,362.
Parachute holds the status of an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 2.29 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 595 residents per square mile.
📰 Parachute News Today
- 310 fire: Wildfire burning near Parachute leads to evacuations Colorado Public Radio · Aug 7
- 310 Fire in western Colorado near Parachute adds to smoky skies, forces evacuations CBS News · Aug 7
- Pre-evacuations lifted for wildfire near Parachute Aspen Public Radio · Aug 6
- Evacuations issued for 90-acre fire burning east of Parachute in Garfield County Denver7 · Aug 6
- Coal train derailment in western Colorado 9News · Aug 3
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Parachute Unique
- The only place in America named Parachute — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in western 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
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 16 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Parachute
- El Tapatio — mexican
- The Coffee Shack — coffee shop (café)
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Parachute
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Parachute
- Bea Underwood Elementary School
- Bea Underwood Pre-School
- Grand Valley Center for Family Learning
- Grand Valley High School
- Grand Valley Middle School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateColorado
TypeTown
Population (2024)1,362
Rank in state#135 of 271
Land area2.29 sq mi
Density595/sq mi
Coordinates39.4468, -108.0521