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Park County, CO Veterans Service Office (VSO): phone and address

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Offices for Park County

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Veterans in Park County

The ACS estimates about 1,520, give or take 222 civilian veterans in Park County.

By ACS estimates, Park County has the 24th largest veteran population among Colorado's 64 counties and equivalents.

Share of civilian veterans, ACS 2020-2024
MeasurePark CountyColoradoUnited States
Share with a service-connected rating29 percent

below the Colorado share; below the national share.

32 percent30 percent
Share rated 70 percent or higher15 percent; a small survey sample; treat as roughNot comparedNot compared

Park County has about 332, give or take 104 veterans 75 and older; both the county and Colorado round to a 22 percent share.

Veterans under 35 account for 11 percent; a small survey sample; treat as rough in Park County; the survey figures do not support a state comparison.

Women veterans account for 11 percent; a small survey sample; treat as rough in Park County; the survey figures do not support a state comparison.

Income, work and education in Park County

Census ACS 2020-2024 estimates and 90% margins of error
MeasurePark CountyColoradoUnited States
Veteran median income, age 18 and over with income$54,701 ± $13,969$62,496 ± $868$54,224 ± $147
Nonveteran median income, age 18 and over with income$55,324 ± $2,571$49,213 ± $223$41,154 ± $99
Veterans below poverty level, age 18 and over2.2% ± 2.6 points; small survey sample; treat as roughNot comparedNot compared
Veterans with a disability, age 18 and over22.3% ± 6.8 points27.1% ± 0.7 points30.7% ± 0.1 points
Employed share of veterans, ages 18 to 6466.2% ± 16.8 points77.9% ± 0.7 points73.9% ± 0.2 points
Unemployed share of veterans in the labor force, ages 18 to 645.5% ± 7.5 points; small survey sample; treat as roughNot comparedNot compared
Veterans with high school or more, age 25 and over99.7% ± 1.5 points97.2% ± 0.2 points95.5% ± 0.1 points
Veterans with a bachelor’s degree or more, age 25 and over26.4% ± 7.0 points42.6% ± 0.6 points31.8% ± 0.2 points

Income is in 2024 dollars. These figures describe civilians. Poverty and disability shares use veterans whose poverty status is determined. Census disability measures daily functioning, not a VA service-connected rating. Tables and method.

VA projects slightly fewer veterans here by 2035; both years round to about 1,000. VetPop2023 projections are rounded to the nearest 1,000 as VA directs. Projection source and method.

VA disability compensation in Park County

VA reports 556 veterans in Park County receiving disability compensation in FY2025.

VA recipients by service-connected rating, FY2025
Rating groupRecipients
0 to 20 percent119
30 to 40 percent51
50 to 60 percent61
70 to 90 percent162
100 percent163

FY2019: 467 recipients. Change to FY2025: +89.

VA does not publish some small counts. Those show as “Not published.” VA county compensation data (opens in a new tab).

VA home loans in Park County

In 2025, lenders reported 82 VA-backed home loans out of 931 home loans made in Park County (8.8% VA), under the federal Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA).

Average VA loan amount reported: about $500,000.

The 2026 FHFA one-unit county loan limit here is $862,500. This limit matters for a VA loan only when part of your entitlement is still tied to another VA loan. VA explains remaining entitlement and loan limits (opens in a new tab).

HMDA 2025 and FHFA 2026 sources.

When they served

The largest reported service groups are Vietnam era only (about 425, give or take 137) and post-9/11 only (about 368, give or take 172).

For questions about Vietnam-era exposure rules, read the Agent Orange guide; eligibility depends on your service and condition.

VA money in Park County

VA reported about $14.8 million in compensation and pension spending and about $7.5 million in medical care spending in Park County for FY2025.

Nearest VA locations

Call to confirm hours before you go.

Outside Colorado, in Cheyenne, WY, Cheyenne VA Medical Center (opens in a new tab) is Park County's second-nearest medical center, about 149 miles in a straight line from the county center.

The second-nearest Vet Center to Park County is Denver Vet Center (opens in a new tab) in Glendale, CO, about 58 miles in a straight line from the county center.

The state registry lists Denver RO (station 339); county claims jurisdiction is unconfirmed.

Veterans cemeteries and State Veterans Homes

Nearest open VA national cemetery

Fort Logan National Cemetery (opens in a new tab)
4400 W Kenyon Avenue Denver, CO 80236
303-761-0117

About 50.8 miles in a straight line from the county center. Burial space: open.

Nearest VA-funded state or tribal veterans cemetery

Veterans Memorial Cemetery of Western Colorado (opens in a new tab)
2830 Riverside Pkwy Grand Junction, CO 81501
970-263-8986

About 150.7 miles in a straight line from the county center. Burial space: open.

State veterans cemeteries set their own eligibility rules.

National Cemetery Administration lists checked October 2, 2026. Cemetery coverage and distance method.

Cleanup and former military sites in Park County

Formerly Used Defense Sites

Military branch is not listed in the USACE FY2024 property data.

These lists use site points within county boundaries. A site may extend into another county.

For VA’s service-location rules, see the presumptive conditions list. A location listing does not establish personal exposure or eligibility.

Veterans experiencing homelessness

On one night in January 2024, Colorado Balance of State CoC counted 197 veterans experiencing homelessness (57 sheltered, 140 unsheltered).

CO-500 is the HUD Continuum of Care (CoC) selected by this county's geographic center (polygon centroid). This Balance of State area covers communities outside separate local CoCs.

The HUD workbook reports 240 veterans for the 2019 comparison.

This is a one-night count for the whole CoC area, not a county or annual total. CoC mapping method.

If you need housing help, call the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at 877-424-3838. You can call any time, day or night.

Your nearest VA medical center by straight-line distance is Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center (opens in a new tab), 303-399-8020. Ask for the homeless coordinator.

Housing prevention and rehousing help serving Park County

VA's FY2026 Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) intake list names these providers. About VA SSVF (opens in a new tab).

VA homeless programs (opens in a new tab)

Cities and towns in Park County

  • Fairplay (town): about 1,067 residents
  • Alma (town): about 385 residents (small survey sample; treat as rough)
  • Guffey (unincorporated community): about 29 residents (small survey sample; treat as rough)
  • Hartsel (unincorporated community): about 0 residents (small survey sample; treat as rough)

Census incorporated places and census-designated places, sorted by ACS 2020-2024 population. Figures are ACS estimates for the whole place, not only the part inside this county. Places are assigned by their 2024 Census internal point and may cross county boundaries. Sources and mapping method.

Free tools and help

For the Veterans Crisis Line, dial 988 then press 1. VA crisis support (opens in a new tab)

Colorado benefits

Qualifying Colorado veterans with a service-connected disability receive an exemption on half of the first $200,000 of primary residence value.

Eligible dependents of permanently disabled Colorado National Guardsmen receive tuition assistance for up to eight semesters, with qualifying room and board support.

See every Colorado benefit by rating

Get ready for your appointment

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  • Any VA decision letters you have received
  • Medical records you want to discuss

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Nearby counties

Sources and method

ACS 2020-2024; VA FY2025; geography/locations/benefits 2026; adjacency 2024. Distances: straight line from county center. Full method.

VA-accredited attorneys and claims agents near Park County

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Philip VanderHamm

Claims agent · Littleton · CO · About 41 miles away

VA-accredited since 2010 · checked

VA accreditation number 17629

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Rachel Gomez

Claims agent · Lakewood · CO · About 41 miles away

VA-accredited since 2024 · checked

VA accreditation number 57712

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Beth Dombroski

Attorney · Golden · CO · About 41 miles away

VA-accredited since 2021 · checked

VA accreditation number 50343

4.9 · 120 reviews · Firm rating

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Joseph Whitcomb

Attorney · Lakewood · CO · About 41 miles away

VA-accredited since 2012 · checked

VA accreditation number 26296

4.4 · 57 reviews · Firm rating

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