Rico, CO
Living in Rico
Bikeability47
Walkability50
Commute9
Public Transit57
Affordability76
Public Safety72
Airports4
Hospitals88
Colleges9
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools24
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
195Population-65 (2010–19)
46 y Median Age+7 (2010–19)
45%College-Educated+7% (2010–19)
43%Family Households-11% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years4%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years31%
55 to 74 years31%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Caucasian91%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Native American3%
Education
Less than high school2%
High school graduate13%
Some College39%
Bachelor's degree36%
Graduate degree9%
Households
Family household43%
Householder living alone48%
Householder not living alone10%
Economy
$50kMedian Household Income+$1.5k (2010–19)
90%Above Poverty-4% (2010–19)
41 mi Average Commute
82%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K20%
$25K to $49K30%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K11%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government25%
Private sector57%
Self-employed11%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance13%
Mgt, science, and arts37%
Sales and office28%
Service23%
Commute
Car, truck, or van92%
Public transportation6%
Walked3%
Housing
$305kMedian Home Value+$9.3k (2010–19)
19%Built 2000 or Later
$630Median Monthly Rent+$165 (2010–19)
19%Owner-Occupied-7% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached97%
Multiple units1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 200919%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 19792%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier27%
Home Value
$50K to $99K10%
$100K to $149K24%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K36%
$400K to $499K16%
House Heating Type
Electricity14%
LP gas48%
Utility gas4%
Wood34%
Crime
Violent Crime in Rico
United States45
Colorado43
Dolores County29
Property Crime in Rico
United States48
Colorado55
Dolores County24
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (27%)(67%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton21%
Donald Trump73%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 22 | 1 | 18 |
| Feb | 26 | 2 | 17 |
| Mar | 32 | 2 | 16 |
| Apr | 40 | 1 | 10 |
| May | 49 | 1 | 2 |
| Jun | 58 | 1 | 0 |
| Jul | 64 | 2 | 0 |
| Aug | 62 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep | 55 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct | 44 | 2 | 4 |
| Nov | 33 | 2 | 13 |
| Dec | 23 | 2 | 14 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Rico
Inland Flooding71
Tornado2
Blizzard7
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Rico, CO
Private Schools
Private Schools near Rico, CO
Telluride Mountain School
20 miles, NE
Colorado Timberline Academy
21 miles, SE
Columbine Christian School
29 miles, S
Children's House of Durango
29 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Rico, CO
Fort Lewis College
30 miles, S
Western Colorado University
85 miles, NE
Colorado Mesa University
100 miles, N
St John's College
183 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Rico, CO
Animas Surgical Hospital, Llc
32 miles, S
Mercy Regional Medical Center
33 miles, S
Southwest Memorial Hospital
37 miles, SW
Montrose Memorial Hospital
55 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Rico, CO
Durango-La Plata County Airport
40 miles, S
Montrose Regional Airport
57 miles, N
Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport
84 miles, NE
Grand Junction Regional Airport
103 miles, N