Rio Blanco County , Colorado
Population: 6,518 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $72,620 Home $243,400 Rent $924/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 6,518 residents, Rio Blanco County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Colorado and neighboring counties alike.
$72,620
Median Income
household
$243,400
Home Value
median
$924/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $72,620 |
| Per Capita Income | $33,375 |
| Poverty Rate | 9.0% |
| Median Home Value | $243,400 |
| Median Gross Rent | $924/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 75.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 24.1% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 6,518 |
| Median Age | 39.1 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 26.6% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
26.7%
Obesity
9.6%
Diabetes
13.1%
Smoking
26.9%
High Blood Pressure
18.9%
No Physical Activity
24.6%
Depression
32.3%
Insufficient Sleep
69.4%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 37.6 · 38th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
3.72
🔥 Wildfire
91.63
❄️ Winter Storm
9.10
🌍 Earthquake
40.65
☀️ Drought
34.67
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