Cheraw, CO

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Population
223
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
4,130 ft
USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
Median Home Value
$125,000
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,021/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$52,857
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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Cheraw is a tiny, peaceful farming community set in the wide-open plains of southeastern Colorado. Daily life revolves around agriculture and the local K-12 school, which serves as the heart of the community. With Cheraw Lake just outside town, locals have a quiet spot nearby for fishing and birdwatching under expansive prairie skies. It offers plenty of space, quiet roads, and a classic small-town feel. For everyday essentials like grocery stores, healthcare, and dining, La Junta is just a quick ten-mile drive to the south, giving residents the peace of rural living within easy reach of town conveniences.

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