Rifle, CO
Living in Rifle
Bikeability44
Walkability24
Commute27
Public Transit41
Affordability64
Public Safety64
Airports10
Hospitals88
Colleges34
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools1
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
9.7kPopulation+770 (2010–19)
32 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
16%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
73%Family Households+1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years27%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years17%
75 years and over3%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black<1%
Caucasian65%
Hispanic or Latino31%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
Education
Less than high school16%
High school graduate34%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household73%
Householder living alone21%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$66kMedian Household Income-$1.3k (2010–19)
87%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
33 mi Average Commute
86%Lived Here Last Year+4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K18%
$25K to $49K18%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K18%
$100K to $124K15%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector73%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance16%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts31%
Sales and office18%
Service22%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van90%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation3%
Walked1%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$246kMedian Home Value-$9.4k (2010–19)
32%Built 2000 or Later
$839Median Monthly Rent-$2 (2010–19)
62%Owner-Occupied+3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached12%
1 unit, detached61%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home7%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200930%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 198924%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier5%
Home Value
Less than $50K8%
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K24%
$250K to $299K12%
$300K to $399K28%
$400K to $499K5%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K2%
House Heating Type
Electricity36%
LP gas1%
Utility gas59%
Wood3%
Crime
Violent Crime in Rifle
United States45
Colorado43
Garfield County31
Property Crime in Rifle
United States48
Colorado55
Garfield County42
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (33%)(61%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton28%
Donald Trump60%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23 | 1 | 17 |
| Feb | 29 | 1 | 16 |
| Mar | 37 | 1 | 12 |
| Apr | 45 | 1 | 9 |
| May | 54 | 2 | 3 |
| Jun | 62 | 1 | 0 |
| Jul | 69 | 1 | 0 |
| Aug | 67 | 1 | 0 |
| Sep | 59 | 2 | 1 |
| Oct | 47 | 2 | 4 |
| Nov | 34 | 1 | 13 |
| Dec | 24 | 1 | 18 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Rifle
Inland Flooding30
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Rifle, CO
Private Schools
Private Schools near Rifle, CO
Liberty Classical Academy
12 miles, E
St Stephen Catholic School
24 miles, E
Columbine Christian School
24 miles, E
Colorado Rocky Mountain School
30 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Rifle, CO
Colorado Mesa University
52 miles, SW
Western Colorado University
82 miles, SE
Colorado School of Mines
136 miles, E
University of Colorado Boulder
137 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Rifle, CO
Grand River Hospital District
1 miles, S
Valley View Hospital Association
24 miles, E
West Springs Hospital
51 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Rifle, CO
Eagle County Regional Airport
46 miles, E
Grand Junction Regional Airport
50 miles, SW
Aspen-Pitkin County Airport-Sardy Field
53 miles, SE
Montrose Regional Airport
71 miles, S