Estimated values: The U.S. Census suppresses field-level data for small places. Estimated from county average, pop-weighted from real underlying ACS data.
Tenant beats landlord
37.5%
/ 100 outcomes
In court-decided eviction outcomes for Naturita, CO, tenants prevail in roughly 37.5% of contested cases. A higher number means landlords face stronger tenant defenses, longer calendars, and more required documentation, and landlord-friendliness drops as this rises.
Timeline
108d
filing → judgment
From the moment an unlawful-detainer notice is filed in Naturita, CO until a money judgment is entered, a contested eviction takes about 108 days on average. Longer timelines mean more lost rent and higher carry costs for landlords.
Cost range
$4.2–12.3k
legal + lost rent
A typical eviction in Naturita, CO costs landlords $4,165 to $12,307 all-in, covering court filing fees, process-server costs, attorney time, and lost rent during the calendar between filing and possession.
Average rent
$894
51% stretched on rent
Average gross rent in Naturita, CO is $894 per month per the U.S. Census American Community Survey (5-year 2023). 51% of renter households here spend more than 30% of pre-tax income on rent, the federal cost-burden threshold.
Renters
12.0%
of households
12.0% of occupied housing units in Naturita, CO are renter-occupied (vs owner-occupied). A higher renter share usually correlates with more eviction filings, more turnover, and a more active rental market.
Poverty
27.3%
9.4% unemp.
27.3% of Naturita, CO residents live below the federal poverty line, and unemployment runs at 9.4%. Both feed into the economic-stress sub-score in our Eviction Risk Score model because rent payment problems track poverty + joblessness more reliably than any other single signal.
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Nine-axis profile
9-axis profile · today
Shape of the risk surface
1 landlord · 10 tenant
Sub-scores · with sparkline
Where the score comes from
1 → 10 scale
Local political climate
Dem margin +49.4% (2024)
7.9
Regional political climate
County-weighted neighbor mix
7.9
State political climate
Colorado legislature & governorship
4.7
Economic stress
27.3% poverty · 9.4% unemp.
4.9
Supply constraint
$894 average · 12.0% renters
4.4
Rent Control risk
51.0% of income on rent
9.6
Eviction process difficulty
108 days filing → judgment
4.6
Tenant organizing strength
12.0% renters
4.7
Housing court bias
County bench composition
9.2
Geographic context
Risk heat across Naturita and the region
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How Naturita compares
Risk score vs. peers, county, state, and the U.S.
Rank in San Miguel County
Moderate
#4of 6 cities
#4 of 6 cities in San Miguel County for landlord eviction risk.
Rank in Colorado
Elevated
#147of 479 cities
#147 of 479 cities in Colorado for landlord eviction risk.
vs. county · state · U.S.
Score story
Six-stop tour of the risk profile
4.5
/ 10 · MODERATE
The verdict
A Moderate-tier market.
Composite 4.5/10. Mid-range market; standard documentation usually wins. The 50-year curve shows a sharp climb.
50-yr trend+2.5 over 50 yr
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Steepening since 2010 · COVID inflection visible
108d
Typical timeline
The money
What renting (and evicting) looks like.
Rent published at $894/mo. A contested eviction takes 108 days and costs $4,165–$12,307 per case.
50-yr trendCalendar drag rising since '15
197620012026
Court-clerk data lands in the next release.
12.0%
Renters
The renters
Who you'll be renting to.
Out of 589 residents, 12.0% rent. 51% are spending 30%+ income on rent, 27.3% below the poverty line.
50-yr trendRenter share rising
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ACS 1970-present · once the migration overlay is in.
7.9
Local + regional
The politics
Mid-range climate. Not a coastal market.
Local & regional political climate score 7.9 and 7.9 (Dem margin +49.4% (2024)). State climate at 4.7, a mid-range statehouse.
50-yr trendTracks county vote margin
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Built on 50-yr presidential margins back to 1976.
4.7
State politics
The process
Moderate calendar, moderate friction.
State political climate 4.7/10 sets the legislative ceiling for landlord remedies, and it shows up in the process. Eviction process difficulty reads 4.6, housing court bias 9.2, rent-control risk 9.6. Standard process speed for the state.
50-yr trendProcess difficulty +-0.4 since '00
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Court-clerk data lands in the next release.
4.9
Economic stress
The stress
Economic pressure is the background risk.
Economic stress: 4.9. Supply constraint: 4.4. The numbers behind those: 27.3% poverty, 9.4% unemployment, 51% of income on rent.
50-yr trendTwo visible dips · '08 + COVID
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Mirrors BLS unemployment series.
US eviction landscape · timeline × all-in cost
Naturita sits in the slow & expensive quadrant
Bubble size = population · color = risk score
Naturita · 108d · ~$8.2k all-in ($76/day) · score 4.5National average: 58d · $4.6k all-inHover any bubble for stats · click to openColor: 0–4 4–7 7–10
Landlording in Naturita, Colorado, presents a manageable operating environment for documented landlords. The Eviction Risk Score is 4.5/10 (MODERATE tier), drawn from the nine sub-axes shown above, covering rent-control exposure, eviction-process difficulty, housing-court bias, tenant-organizing strength, supply constraint, economic stress, and local, regional, and state political climate. This is not a quick-fix market: it's a Mid-tier market where lease drafting, screening discipline, and well-documented notices materially change outcomes.
Naturita is a city of 589 residents where 12.0% of occupied units are renter-occupied, and the typical renter spends 51.0% of income on rent. At an average rent of $894/month, the typical renter household here spends more than the federal 30% threshold on housing, a leading indicator of payment volatility and a precondition for the kinds of tenant defenses that show up most often in housing court.
01Process
How Naturita eviction process actually works
Eviction process difficulty here reads 4.6/10, a number that combines statutory complexity (notice categories, just-cause rules, mandatory pre-filing disclosures) with operational realities (court calendar length and clerk responsiveness). The typical contested filing in Naturita closes 108 days after the initial notice. For non-payment of rent the first step is a properly-formatted, properly-served pay-or-quit notice; for material lease breaches it's a cure-or-quit; for tenancies under just-cause protection an at-fault grounds notice (or a no-fault notice with statutory relocation assistance) is required.
The slow part of Naturita's timeline is usually the calendar, not the motion practice. Housing court bias scores 9.2/10 here, meaning judges read borderline procedural defects in the tenant's favor more often than the national norm. The practical implication: every notice and every proof of service needs to be airtight before it gets filed.
02Cost
What it costs (and how long it takes)
An all-in eviction in Naturita runs $4,165 to $12,307 per case once you account for filing fees, attorney time, lost rent during pendency, sheriff lockout, and unit turnover. That range is wide because the upper bound assumes a tenant answer plus motion practice, common when housing court bias is high. The lower bound assumes a default judgment after proper service.
For landlords running the numbers on holding costs vs. cash-for-keys: if your projected timeline times your monthly rent already exceeds the high-end cost number, cash-for-keys at 1–2 months' rent is typically the economically rational choice. With 108 days of typical timeline and $894/month in lost rent, that crossover happens fast here.
03Operations
Security deposits, screening, and lease terms
Tenant organizing strength scores 4.7/10 in Naturita, and the city sits at the top of the rent control risk spectrum (9.6/10). Operations practice that survives audit in this environment looks like:
Screening discipline. Document income (verified at 2.5 to 3x rent), credit (with a clear minimum), and prior-tenancy reference checks, but do not screen on protected categories or source-of-income where banned. Keep a written, consistent screening criteria document for every applicant.
Lease specificity. Use a state-specific lease that names every term clearly: rent due date, late fees within statutory caps, deposit handling, smoke and CO disclosure, lead paint disclosure (pre-1978 stock), and a clean attorney's-fees clause.
Security deposit handling. Itemize deductions within the statutory window. Photograph move-in/move-out condition. In Colorado, deposit cap and refund window are statute, so exceed them at your own risk.
Mid-tenancy documentation. Keep date-stamped records of every rent receipt, every habitability request, every notice served. The day you need them in court is too late to start.
04Strategy
What an everyday landlord should actually do here
If you own one to four units in Naturita: hire a property manager who knows the local court. The pricing differential between self-managing and hiring out is small relative to the cost of one botched eviction in a MODERATE tier market. If you own five or more: build relationships with a local landlord-side attorney before you need one, since retainer fees are negligible compared to emergency-rate billing when an eviction is already moving.
The avoidable mistakes here are all upstream of the filing: weak screening, an informal lease, sloppy rent receipts, and notice templates pulled off the internet that don't match Colorado's statutory language. Fix those four, and most cases settle or default. Skip them, and a $12,307 all-in fight is the realistic worst case.
04bPractical traps
Local traps to avoid in Naturita
Trap · PRACTICAL TRAP
Cost-versus-timeline trade-off: at 108 days and roughly $12,307 on the high end, cash-for-keys at $4,922 to $7,384 typically beats the legal route for non-aggravated cases. Default judgment frequency is high under CRS 13-40 + HB23-1115.
05FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Q1
What's the absolute fastest I can get a non-paying tenant out in Naturita?
Even with a perfect process, you're looking at a minimum of 30-45 days from the 10-day notice to court judgment, plus another 1-2 weeks for sheriff lockout. The 108-day average is more realistic. "Fast" is relative here; focus on "correct."
Q2
Can I just change the locks if my tenant stops paying?
Absolutely not. Self-help evictions like changing locks, shutting off utilities, or removing property are illegal in Colorado and can lead to severe penalties, including monetary damages to the tenant. Always follow the legal eviction process.
Q3
Do I need an attorney for every eviction?
While you can technically represent yourself, for an Unlawful Detainer case in court, an attorney is highly recommended. The legal procedures are complex, and errors can lead to delays or dismissal. Given the high housing court bias, you want professional representation.
Q4
What if my tenant pays part of the rent after I serve the 10-day notice?
This is tricky. Accepting partial payment *after* serving the notice can sometimes invalidate the notice, requiring you to start over. Consult your attorney. Generally, it's safer not to accept partial payments once the eviction process has officially begun unless you have a clear, written agreement.
Q5
Can I charge late fees?
Yes, your lease should specify late fees. Colorado law generally allows for reasonable late fees, but they cannot be excessive or predatory. Make sure your lease clearly outlines the amount and when they accrue.
Q6
How often should I inspect my property?
Most leases allow for periodic inspections with proper notice (usually 24-48 hours). Quarterly or semi-annual inspections are reasonable to ensure the property is being maintained and to identify potential issues early. Document these inspections with photos.
A 4.5/10 places Naturita in the 75th percentile of Colorado cities on the Eviction Risk Score index. The score is the average of the nine sub-axes, all calibrated on a national 1 to 10 scale where 1 is most landlord-friendly and 10 is most tenant-protective. The 50-year reconstruction shows this score has risen sharply since 1976, a structural drift driven by court-calendar growth, rent-control adoption, and the rise of tenant-side legal aid. The trajectory matters more than the snapshot: the score is the climate, not the weather.
Cities with similar eviction risk to Naturita (4.5/10)
Same risk band nationally · click any city for its full breakdown.
