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About Nucla
Town in Colorado, United StatesNucla is a statutory town in Montrose County, Colorado, United States. The population was 585 as of the 2020 census, down from 711 in 2010. Its name comes from the town founders' intent that it serve as a "nucleus" for the surrounding farms and mines, although it has since come to be associated with the growth of uranium mining in the region.
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Housing in Nucla
The typical Nucla home is worth about $267,000, up 6.7% in a year, 50% below the Colorado typical home.
Only 1 sale in April 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.
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of 26 measures CDC estimates. The other 10 are too close to call.
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Schools in Nucla
All Nucla schools →School Grade D
The public schools Nucla’s kids attend trail 89% of Colorado’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.
School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results, graded within CO. Ratings are from neighbors.
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