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Meeker, Colorado

town · Rio Blanco County

At a glance

2,580
Population
$286,000
Median home value (all homes)
6% below U.S. median
$400,436
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$981/mo
Median rent
27% below U.S. median
$66,548
Median household income
15% below U.S. median
19.9 min
Average commute
97.1%
Homes with broadband
0%
Locations with fiber available
0.2%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 98 — 2% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing12% above
Goods & services5% below
Utilities16% below
Taxes22% below
Insurance16% above
Commute cost30% below
For business: Colorado is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college46 mi
Nearest community college47 mi
Nearest technical college75 mi
High school graduates93%
College graduates34.4%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

state Colorado Economic Development
The Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade promotes economic growth and long-term job creation by supporting small businesses and encouraging business expansion across Colorado, and champions industries like the creative industries, outdoor recreation, and tourism.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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