Rifle Urban Area, CO

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
directions_run Walkability 3/10
directions_bus Transit 3/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 4/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
79,153 332.4M (US)
Median Age
38.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
62.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
40.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$90,267 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
91.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
31 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
13.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$559,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$714 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,446 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
58.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Colorado
4
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Colorado
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 17 21
Feb 1 16 26
Mar 1 15 34
Apr 1 12 42
May 1 4 51
Jun 1 0 59
Jul 1 0 65
Aug 1 0 64
Sep 1 1 55
Oct 1 5 44
Nov 1 14 32
Dec 1 18 22

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 47% of residents leaning left and 46% leaning right.

Liberal (48%) (47%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 45%
Hillary Clinton 47%
Other 8%

Schools

Cactus Valley Elementary School
3 miles, NE 1.9 star
Coal Ridge High School
4 miles, E 3.2 star
Graham Mesa Elementary School
6 miles, NW 1.4 star
Highland Elementary School
6 miles, NW 1.9 star

Colleges

Colorado Mountain College
18 miles, E 1.9 star
Colorado Mesa University
56 miles, W 1.9 star

Hospitals

Grand River Hospital District
6 miles, NW 4.1 star
Valley View Hospital Association
18 miles, E 4.1 star

Airports

Eagle County Regional Airport
41 miles, E 1.4 star
Grand Junction Regional Airport
53 miles, W 1.4 star
Montrose Regional Airport
70 miles, SW 1 star