Romeo, Colorado, 2012
Romeo’s story
125 years in pictures
Census counts: 188 in 1930, a peak of 404 in 1950, 302 in 2020. The archive holds 2 old photos and papers going back to 2012 and 2 maps from 1967 on.
- 1901Romeo is settled
RomeoCO
A town of 309, settled in 1901.
Population
309
2025 Census estimate · +2.7% since 2020
Median home value
$124K
Census ACS
Household income
$45K
median
Median age
39.2
years
Jobs based here
31
A commuter town
Is Romeo a good place to live?
27% of residents live below the poverty line in Romeo, above both Colorado’s towns (8.4%) and U.S. towns (9.6%). Only 1 of the 152 Colorado towns we compare have a lower median rent than Romeo. Romeo has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
309 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Romeo: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Romeo, and how to reach them.
PowerXcel Energy15.9¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterTown of Romeo water system1 health-based violation in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet4 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Romeo’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Colorado you can register online until 8 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 8 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereConejos County Clerk and RecorderConejos County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2025
ZIP code8114881148 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Romeo.
Work & commute
In Romeo, the median household income runs lower than in the typical Colorado or U.S. town
Romeo’s median household income is $45,000, below both the Colorado town median ($95,000) and the median of U.S. towns ($80,000). Since 2013, Romeo has lost 45 jobs, to 31 in 2023. Most working residents leave Romeo for work: only 0% work in town.
0%work in town
| Romeo | Colorado towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $45,000 | $95,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 24 minutes | 25 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
In Romeo0%
Antonito26%
Alamosa19%
Denver6%
La Jara3%
21 mi
median commute distance
31
jobs based in Romeo
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
Four seasons and pleasant summers in Romeo
Romeo has cold winters and pleasant summers, with very little rain. The July high in Romeo is 81°F.
30″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter7–38°
Spring27–59°
Summer46–79°
Fall28–61°
Sep 21
typical first frost
May 28
typical last frost
+1.4°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Natural hazards
Low risk in Romeo, with avalanches at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 61% of U.S. communities.
39risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
AvalanchesInland floodingCold waves
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Health
Romeo stands out in Colorado and nationally: a larger share of its adults 18 to 64 have no health insurance
23% of adults 18 to 64 have no health insurance in Romeo. Of the 160 Colorado towns we compare, none has a lower share of adults who have been diagnosed with depression than Romeo. 71% of adults had a checkup this year in Romeo.
| Romeo | Colorado towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No health insurance, 18–64 (CDC PLACES) | 23% | 10% | 8.1% |
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 25% | 15% | 19% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 8.4% | 12% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 12% | 14% |
26 measures vs. Colorado
2 better15 too close to call9 worse
| What stands out | Romeo | CO |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 14.9% | 19% |
| Fewer adults who have had cancer | 6.4% | 7.8% |
| More uninsured adults | 23.4% | 11.1% |
San Luis Valley Regional Medical Center
21.5 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Romeo
16pages on Romeo
The big questions
Out and about
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Romeo; the nearest are
Adams State UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Alamosa21.6 mi$9,824 in-state tuitionUniversity of New Mexico-Taos CampusCommunity college · Public · Ranchos de Taos, NM59.8 mi$2,136 in-state tuition
About 5 of every 100 Romeo residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Colorado.
A commuter town
100% of working residents leave Romeo for work
Where Romeo’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
31jobs based in Romeo
0%of working residents work in town
21 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Romeo
Town in Colorado, United States
Romeo is a Statutory Town in Conejos County, Colorado, United States. The population was 302 at the 2020 census. A post office called Romeo was established in 1901. The community derives its name from the surname Romero.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.2 sq mi
- Elevation
- 7,736 ft
- ZIP code
- 81148
- Area code
- 719
Questions about Romeo
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Romeo, CO a good place to live?
Romeo has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.