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Rangely, Colorado

town · Rio Blanco County

At a glance

2,466
Population
$187,400
Median home value (all homes)
38% below U.S. median
$230,111
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$770/mo
Median rent
43% below U.S. median
$66,389
Median household income
15% below U.S. median
9.9 min
Average commute
87.1%
Homes with broadband
2.37%
Locations with fiber available
6%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 89 — 11% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing21% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities11% below
Taxes22% below
Insurance16% above
Commute cost65% below
For business: Colorado is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Colleges in town:
Colorado Northwestern Community College 2-year
Nearest 4-year college71 mi
Nearest community college1 mi
Nearest technical college64 mi
High school graduates98.4%
College graduates18.4%

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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