Grand Junction, CO

Colorado · Mesa County · Grand Junction Metro

Grand Junction is a mid-size city in Colorado with a population of 67,027. Residents earn $66,676 per year, which is 11% below the national average.

3.2 /5.0

B Good

67,027 Population 1,644/sq mi density

$66,676 Median Income $39,616 per capita

$358,300 Home Value $414,332 Zillow

$1,101 Median Rent 29.2% income on rent

55°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr

367 Violent Crime/100K 3,852 property/100K

Overall

3.2 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

4.1 / 5.0

$66,676 median income, 2.7% unemployment

B+

Affordability

3.6 / 5.0

$358,300 home value, $1,101/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

367 violent crimes/100K (3% below avg)

B+

Education

3.9 / 5.0

36.1% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

Median Income $66,676

11% lower than US avg

Home Value $358,300

27% higher than US avg

Violent Crime 367/100K

3% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 36.1%

7% higher than US avg

Median Rent $1,101

5% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 30.6%

5% lower than US avg

Unemployment 2.7%

25% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 7.4%

40% lower than US avg

How Grand Junction Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population67,027

Median Age40.0 yrs

Density1,644/mi²

Male / Female50% / 50%

Largest GroupWhite 85%

Veterans9.0%

Economy

Median Income$66,676

Per Capita$39,616

Unemployment2.7%

Poverty7.4%

County GDP$9,476M

Commute16 min

Housing

B+

Home Value$358,300

Rent$1,101

Ownership62.8%

Zillow$414,332

Housing Units29,851

Rent Burden29.2%

Crime

Violent367/100K

Property3,852/100K

Murder4.7/100K

Assault249/100K

Burglary435/100K

Health

Obesity30.6%

Uninsured11.7%

Smoking13.5%

Depression24.7%

Heart Disease5.2%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)

AQI41 (Good)

Rain11.4 in/yr

Sunny Days330/yr

Elevation4,656 ft (1,419 m)

Education

B+

Bachelor's+36.1%

High School+93.2%

Graduate+12.1%

School Score5.73

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 37%

Commute16 min

Broadband91.8%

EV Stations74

Libraries8

Is Grand Junction a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Grand Junction receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Grand Junction offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Grand Junction is $66,676, 11% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.7%. Only 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Grand Junction is $358,300, 27% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,101 per month. The price-to-income ratio of 5.4x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Violent crime in Grand Junction is below the national average at 367 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,852 per 100,000, 97% above the national average.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 36.1% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 93.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Grand Junction experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. With 330 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 11.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Grand Junction has a population of 67,027 with a density of 1,644 people per square mile, spread across 40.8 square miles. The median age is 40.0 years, 3% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.4% female and 49.6% male. The city is predominantly White (84.5%), with 2.4% Hispanic. English is the primary language spoken at home by 93.1% of residents, while 6.9% speak Spanish. 9.0% of the population are veterans, above the national rate of 6.0%. 16.4% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 90.7% have health insurance coverage.

Population

67,027

Total Population

1,644

People / sq mi

40.0yrs

Median Age

3% above US avg

40.8mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.6%

Female 50.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Grand Junction vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 93.1%

19% above US avg

Spanish 6.9%

49% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Grand Junction vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Grand Junction is $66,676, which is 11% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $39,616. The average weekly wage is $1,102, 23% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 2.7% (below the 3.6% US average). 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 5,690 business establishments, including 370 restaurants. The cost of living index is 103.1, roughly in line with the national average. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 12.1% of workers work from home.

Income: Grand Junction vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$66,676
	11% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$39,616
Avg Weekly Wage	$1,102
IRS Avg AGI	$72,898
Gini Index	0.440 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	2.7%
	25% below US avg
Poverty Rate	7.4%
	40% below US avg
Establishments (County)	5,690
County GDP	$9,476M

Business (County)

Restaurants	370
Healthcare	475
Retail	574
Manufacturing	167

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$2,954
	16% below US avg
Cost of Living	103.10 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate	0.82%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	15.9 min
Drive Alone	71.1%
Public Transit	0.8%
Work from Home	12.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Grand Junction is $358,300, 27% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $414,332, higher than the Census estimate. Homes sell for 98% of their list price. Monthly rent averages $1,101 (5% below the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $1,161 for a one-bedroom to $1,429 for a two-bedroom apartment. 62.8% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 29,851 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1985. The average annual property tax is $2,954 (lower than the $3,500 national average). 29.2% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.4x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$358,300
	27% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI	$414,332
Median List Price	$470,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price	$470,000
$/Sq Ft	$279
Homes Sold	86
Sale-to-List Ratio	98.0%
Price Drops	23.3%
Inventory	283

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$1,101
	5% below US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)	$1,760
Rent Burden	29.2%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$1,083
1 Bedroom	$1,161
2 Bedrooms	$1,429
3 Bedrooms	$1,861
4 Bedrooms	$2,178

Ownership & Property

Homeownership	62.8%
Owner-Occupied	62.8%
Renter-Occupied	37.2%
Housing Units	29,851
Median Year Built	1985

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$2,954
	16% below US avg
Effective Rate	0.82%

In Grand Junction, 30.6% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 8.3% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). Heart disease affects 5.2% of residents. 26.9% have high blood pressure. 13.5% are current smokers. 18.2% report binge drinking. 19.3% are physically inactive, below the national average. 24.7% report depression (above the 20.0% national average). 18.2% experience frequent mental distress. 11.7% of residents lack health insurance (above the 8.6% national rate). The primary care physician ratio is 1:855. The dentist ratio is 1:1,344. 56.7% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 7.8 out of 10.

Health Metrics: Grand Junction vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	30.6%
	5% below US avg
Diabetes	8.3%
Heart Disease	5.2%
High Blood Pressure	26.9%
Asthma	11.7%
COPD	6.0%
Cancer	7.6%
Stroke	2.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	13.5%
	4% below US avg
Binge Drinking	18.2%
Physical Inactivity	19.3%
Depression	24.7%
Mental Distress	18.2%
Physical Distress	13.4%
Short Sleep	31.4%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	90.7%
Uninsured	11.7%
	36% above US avg
Primary Care	1:855
Dentists	1:1,344
Mental Health	1:252
Checkup Rate	69.1%
Dental Visits	60.5%
Premature Death	8,653/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	7.8/10
Exercise Access	56.7%
Healthcare Facilities	475

Grand Junction has a violent crime rate of 367 per 100,000 residents, 3% below the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 248.6 per 100,000, robbery at 46.9, rape at 67.2. The murder rate is 4.7 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 3,852 per 100,000, 97% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 3,181, burglary at 435, vehicle theft at 236 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 28 fatal traffic crashes. The area has experienced 91 federally declared disasters. Overall, Grand Junction receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Grand Junction vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent	367.5/100K
	3% below US avg
Murder	4.7/100K
	26% below US avg
Rape	67.2/100K
Robbery	46.9/100K
Assault	248.6/100K

Property Crime

Total Property	3,851.5/100K
	97% above US avg
Burglary	434.7/100K
Theft	3,180.7/100K
Vehicle Theft	236.1/100K
Arson	31.3/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	28
Traffic Accidents	112
Avg Accident Severity	2.6 / 4.0
FEMA Disasters	91

Safety Score

Safety Grade	F
Safety Score	1.0 / 5.0

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Grand Junction experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 11.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 4,656 feet.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	54.6°F
	1% above US avg
January Average	29°F (-2°C)
July Average	80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	4,656 ft (1,419 m)
Area	40.8 sq mi (105.6 km²)
Population Density	1,644/sq mi
Coordinates	39.0891°N, 108.5675°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Mesa County County
Nearest Airport	Grand Junction Regional (GJT) 3 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 11.4"

70% below US avg

Wettest Month (Oct) 1.06"

Driest Month (Feb) 0.51"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)	0.0508 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)	4.5 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	75.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability	37.0 / 100
Community Resilience	56.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Relatively Moderate
Flood	Relatively Moderate
Hail	Very Low
Strong Wind	Very Low
Heat Wave	Relatively Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Moderate
Lightning	Very High
Ice Storm	Relatively Low
Drought	Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Relatively High
Volcano	Very Low
Avalanche	Relatively High

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

90 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M3.2 on Apr 3, 2025.

Mar 20, 1995	10 km NNW of Rangely, Colorado	M4.5	123 km
Mar 4, 2019	29 km E of La Sal, Utah	M4.5	95 km
Sep 13, 1994	17 km N of Sawpit, Colorado	M4.4	116 km
May 27, 2000	29 km WNW of Naturita, Colorado	M4.4	94 km
May 20, 1995	434km E of Wendover, Utah	M4.1	128 km
Aug 9, 2001	11 km NNE of Chacra, Colorado	M4.0	120 km
Apr 7, 1990	28 km WNW of Bonanza, Utah	M4.0	137 km
Jan 24, 2013	22 km E of La Sal, Utah	M3.9	93 km
Feb 10, 2006	1 km NNE of Chacra, Colorado	M3.8	112 km
May 31, 2022	37 km ENE of Thompson Springs, Utah	M3.8	63 km
Apr 22, 2017	4 km NW of Rangely, Colorado	M3.8	116 km
Jul 6, 1999	27 km WNW of Naturita, Colorado	M3.7	94 km
Nov 8, 1991	17 km WNW of Bonanza, Utah	M3.7	131 km
Mar 2, 1991	27 km SSW of Jensen, Utah	M3.7	140 km
Jun 3, 1999	28 km E of La Sal, Utah	M3.7	94 km
Nov 11, 2000	14 km SE of Jensen, Utah	M3.6	143 km
Oct 14, 1993	36 km SW of Spanish Valley, Utah	M3.6	138 km
May 13, 1993	10 km NW of Rangely, Colorado	M3.5	121 km
Dec 10, 1999	11 km NE of Dinosaur, Colorado	M3.5	138 km
Nov 3, 1994	30 km W of Meeker, Colorado	M3.4	109 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

16 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF1. Total: 1 injury.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Jul 9, 2015	EF1	40 km	0
Oct 4, 2005	EF1	89 km	0
May 6, 2005	EF1	72 km	0
May 13, 2004	EF1	99 km	0
Sep 11, 2002	EF1	58 km	0
Sep 8, 2000	EF1	31 km	0
May 19, 2009	EF0	24 km	0
Aug 2, 2005	EF0	39 km	0
May 29, 2005	EF0	8 km	0
Oct 17, 2004	EF0	27 km	0
Jun 3, 2002	EF0	40 km	0
Apr 18, 2000	EF0	100 km	0
Apr 15, 2000	EF0	37 km	0
Apr 11, 2000	EF0	10 km	0
Aug 8, 1998	EF0	5 km	0
Jul 31, 1994	EF0	62 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: PINE GULCH (138,141 ac, 2020).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2020	PINE GULCH	138,141	36 km
2002	RATTLE COMPLEX (RATTLE)	87,396	87 km
2018	BULL DRAW	37,178	65 km
2012	WOLF DEN	19,419	87 km
1989	DIAMONDPK	15,685	80 km
2012	PINE RIDGE	13,862	28 km
2001	INDIAN SPR	13,458	76 km
2021	OIL SPRINGS	12,597	77 km
2021	PACK CREEK	8,859	95 km
1999	TOMS CYN	6,030	41 km
2012	SUNRISE MINE	5,905	79 km
2018	RED CANYON	5,701	68 km
1995	TRIANGLE	5,688	48 km
1996	HATCHET	5,685	34 km
2002	CANYONS COMPLEX (HANG DOG)	5,668	90 km
2000	CONE MOUNTAIN	4,708	65 km
1994	BITTCRCOMP	4,445	54 km
2004	CAMPBELL	4,429	75 km
1994	TWO ROAD	4,240	41 km
2023	COWCREEKRXNORTH	4,147	50 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	29°F (-2°C)	0.6 in	Coldest
February	35°F (2°C)	0.5 in	Driest
March	44°F (7°C)	0.9 in
April	51°F (11°C)	0.8 in
May	61°F (16°C)	0.9 in
June	71°F (22°C)	0.5 in
July	80°F (27°C)	0.8 in	Warmest
August	75°F (24°C)	0.9 in
September	66°F (19°C)	0.9 in
October	53°F (12°C)	1.1 in	Wettest
November	39°F (4°C)	0.8 in
December	29°F (-1°C)	0.6 in

Grand Junction has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 29°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (1.1") and February the driest (0.5").

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Grand Junction is located in Mesa County. It is classified as Metro / under 250K, part of a metropolitan area. 36.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 7% above the national average of 33.7%. 93.2% have completed high school. 12.1% hold a graduate or professional degree. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 61% of the vote, a 24.3-point margin. 91.8% of households have broadband internet access. The area has 74 EV charging stations. There are 8 public libraries serving the community. 475 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 71.1% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 61%

D 36.7%

Winner: Republican by 24.3 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	28
Traffic Accidents	112
Avg Accident Severity	2.6 / 4.0
FEMA Disaster Declarations	91

F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	36.1%
	7% above US avg
High School+	93.2%
Graduate Degree+	12.1%
School Test Score	5.73

B+ Education Grade (3.9/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 3	Metro / under 250K
Population Density	1,644/sq mi
Total Area	40.8 sq mi
County	Mesa County County

Services

Broadband Access	91.8%
Avg Download Speed	116.2 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed	6.7 Mbps
Max Download Speed	987 Mbps
EV Charging Stations	74
Alt Fuel Stations	78
Public Libraries	8
Healthcare Facilities	475
Restaurants	370
Retail Stores	574

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	15.9 min
Drive Alone	71.1%
Public Transit	0.8%
Work from Home	12.1%

Average costs for common services in Grand Junction. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care)	$258 ($155–$412)
Specialist Visit	$361 ($206–$567)
Urgent Care Visit	$206 ($103–$361)
Emergency Room Visit	$2,268 ($825–$5,155)
Dental Cleaning	$134 ($77–$206)
Dental Filling	$258 ($155–$412)

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Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional)	$46 ($26–$77)
Oil Change (Synthetic)	$77 ($52–$124)
Brake Pad Replacement	$309 ($155–$516)
Tire Rotation	$41 ($21–$77)
New Tires (Set of 4)	$619 ($412–$1,031)
Battery Replacement	$206 ($103–$361)

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Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour)	$103 ($62–$155)
Electrician (Per Hour)	$93 ($52–$144)
HVAC Repair	$412 ($155–$825)
HVAC System Install	$7,217 ($4,124–$12,372)
Roof Repair	$1,031 ($412–$2,062)
Roof Replacement	$9,279 ($5,671–$15,465)

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Legal

Divorce (Uncontested)	$1,547 ($516–$3,609)
Divorce (Contested)	$15,465 ($5,155–$30,930)
DUI Defense	$5,155 ($2,062–$10,310)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7)	$1,547 ($825–$3,093)
Will Preparation	$516 ($206–$1,031)
Trust Preparation	$2,578 ($1,031–$5,155)

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Personal Care

Men's Haircut	$26 ($15–$46)
Women's Haircut	$57 ($31–$103)
Hair Coloring (Full)	$155 ($77–$258)
Manicure	$26 ($15–$46)
Pedicure	$41 ($26–$67)
Massage (1 Hour)	$82 ($52–$134)

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Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon)	$4.23 ($3.09–$5.67)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen)	$3.61 ($2.58–$5.16)
Loaf of Bread	$3.92 ($2.58–$5.67)
Chicken Breast (per lb)	$4.64 ($3.09–$6.70)
Ground Beef (per lb)	$5.67 ($4.12–$7.73)
Rice (per lb)	$1.03 ($0.62–$1.86)

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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly)	$144 ($82–$258)
Natural Gas (Monthly)	$72 ($31–$155)
Water/Sewer (Monthly)	$72 ($41–$124)
Internet (Monthly)	$72 ($41–$103)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly)	$67 ($31–$103)
Cable TV (Monthly)	$88 ($52–$155)

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Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown)	$206 ($77–$516)
Car Insurance (Annual)	$2,062 ($1,237–$3,609)
Bus Pass (Monthly)	$72 ($31–$134)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride)	$15 ($8.25–$26)
Car Registration (Annual)	$103 ($31–$258)
Driver's License Renewal	$31 ($15–$77)

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Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly)	$1,237 ($619–$2,578)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly)	$1,031 ($516–$2,062)
After-School Care (Monthly)	$412 ($206–$722)
Tutoring (Per Hour)	$52 ($26–$103)
SAT/ACT Prep Course	$1,031 ($412–$2,578)
Private School (K-12, Annual)	$12,888 ($5,155–$30,930)

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Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup)	$62 ($31–$103)
Dog Vaccination (Annual)	$103 ($52–$206)
Dog Grooming	$62 ($31–$103)
Pet Boarding (Per Night)	$41 ($21–$77)
Dog Spay/Neuter	$309 ($155–$516)
Cat Spay/Neuter	$206 ($103–$412)

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Childcare

Center-Based (monthly)
Infant	$964
Toddler	$875
Preschool	$785
Family Childcare (monthly)
Infant	$755
Toddler	$735
Preschool	$735

Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)

Top Industries in Mesa County

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry	Jobs	Establishments	Avg Annual Pay	Location Quotient
Health Care & Social Assistance	12,228	654	$63,296	1.28
Retail Trade	8,843	568	$43,409	1.32
Accommodation & Food Services	7,141	358	$26,616	1.17
Construction	5,122	675	$67,883	1.46
Manufacturing	3,097	202	$57,927	0.56
Administrative & Waste Services	2,689	301	$52,977	0.68
Transportation & Warehousing	2,620	178	$63,783	0.93
Professional & Technical Services	2,585	734	$72,265	0.56
Wholesale Trade	2,411	296	$74,978	0.92
Other Services	2,011	450	$43,907	1.00
Finance & Insurance	1,609	279	$80,786	0.59
Mining & Oil/Gas	1,526	123	$111,628	6.03
Arts & Entertainment	1,100	86	$20,653	0.98
Real Estate	1,033	398	$50,454	1.00
Educational Services	739	73	$30,085	0.53
Information & Technology	575	74	$76,282	0.46
Agriculture & Forestry	313	57	$33,848	0.58
Utilities	223	15	$109,779	0.88
Management of Companies	201	42	$80,834	0.18
Unclassified	9	20	$64,915	0.10

Colleges & Universities in Grand Junction

Institution	Type	Enrollment	Acceptance	In-State Tuition	Out-of-State
Colorado Mesa University	Public · Graduate	10,133	81.4%	$9,712	$24,312
Intellitec College-Grand Junction	Private For-Profit · Associate	1,859	—	—	—

Hospitals in Grand Junction

Hospital	Type	CMS Rating	Emergency	Phone
GRAND JUNCTION VA MEDICAL CENTER	Acute Care - Veterans Administration	5/5	Yes	(970) 244-1329
COMMUNITY HOSPITAL	Acute Care Hospitals	4/5	Yes	(970) 644-3011
INTERMOUNTAIN HEALTH ST. MARY'S REGIONAL HOSPITAL	Acute Care Hospitals	4/5	Yes	(970) 298-2260

Schools in Grand Junction

32 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
Central High School	High	1,613	83	19.4:1
Grand Junction High School	High	1,522	80	19.0:1
Caprock Academy (Charter)	Other	899	62	14.5:1
Redlands Middle School	Middle	538	32	16.8:1
Grand Mesa Middle School	Middle	511	37	13.8:1
Grand River Academy	Other	508	31	16.4:1
Independence Academy (Charter)	Elementary	485	28	17.3:1
Orchard Mesa Middle School	Middle	465	28	16.6:1
Appleton Elementary School	Elementary	453	25	18.1:1
Bookcliff Middle School	Middle	449	33	13.6:1
Thunder Mountain Elementary School	Elementary	443	28	15.8:1
Pear Park Elementary School	Elementary	441	29	15.2:1
East Middle School	Middle	427	26	16.4:1
Juniper Ridge Community School (Charter)	Elementary	419	28	15.0:1
Fruitvale Elementary School	Elementary	412	29	14.2:1
Chatfield Elementary School	Elementary	401	22	18.2:1
Mesa View Elementary School	Elementary	389	24	16.2:1
Wingate Elementary School	Elementary	379	24	15.8:1
Chipeta Elementary School	Elementary	375	26	14.4:1
Tope Elementary School	Elementary	365	17	21.5:1
Nisley Elementary School	Elementary	349	26	13.4:1
Pomona Elementary School	Elementary	347	23	15.1:1
Lincoln Orchard Mesa Elementary School	Elementary	342	21	16.3:1
Orchard Avenue Elementary School	Elementary	337	24	14.0:1
West Middle School	Middle	316	21	15.0:1
Broadway Elementary School	Elementary	301	17	17.7:1
Dos Rios Elementary School	Elementary	287	18	15.9:1
Scenic Elementary School	Elementary	267	14	19.1:1
Mesa Valley Community School (Charter)	Other	204	12	17.0:1
New Emerson School at Columbus	Elementary	139	8	17.4:1
Career Center Preschool	—	103	0	—
Lincoln Park Preschool	—	—	0	—

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Radio Stations near Grand Junction

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
KAFM	community radio, music	MP3 128 kbps

Campgrounds Near Grand Junction

11 campgrounds found near Grand Junction.

Name	Rating	Sites	Price
Moose Manor Cabin	4.7/5	1	$200
JUMBO CAMPGROUND	4.5/5	26	$26–$72
SADDLEHORN CAMPGROUND	4.5/5	79	$11–$22
Black Bear Cabin at Mesa Lakes (CO)	4.1/5	1	$200
North Fruita Desert Campground	4.0/5	144	$20–$50
Rabbit Valley	4.0/5	75	$20
Aspen Leaf Cabin (Uncompahgre National Forest, Co)	3.5/5	1	Free
Jouflas Campground	—	—	Free
Knowles Overlook Campground	—	—	Free
OAK CABIN	—	1	Free
Spruce Grove (CO)	—	1	Free

National Parks Near Grand Junction

19 national parks and monuments found near Grand Junction.

Park	Type	Fee
Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park	National Park	$30
Colorado National Monument	National Monument	$25
Colorado River	State Park	Free
Crawford State Park	State Park	Free
Harvey Gap State Park	State Park	Free
Highline Lake State Park	State Park	Free
Highline State Park	State Park	Free
James M. Robb - Colorado River State Park	State Park	Free
James M. Robb - Colorado River State Park - Connected Lakes	State Park	Free
James M. Robb - Colorado River State Park - Corn Lake	State Park	Free
James M. Robb - Colorado River State Park - Fruita	State Park	Free
James M. Robb - Colorado River State Park - Island Aces	State Park	Free
James M. Robb - Colorado River State Park - River Wildlife Area	State Park	Free
Ridgway State Park	State Park	Free
Rifle Falls State Park	State Park	Free
Rifle Gap State Park	State Park	Free
Sweitzer Lake State Park	State Park	Free
Vega State Park	State Park	Free
Wacker Ranch	State Park	Free

Trails Near Grand Junction

93 trails found near Grand Junction.

Trail	Miles	Surface	Hike	Bike	Horse
LANDS END LOOP SNOWMOBILE	18.2	SNOW	—	—	—
PALISADE PLUNGE	11.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
SHORT POINT	10.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
UNAWEEP	8.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
COAL CREEK	8.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
KANNAH CREEK	7.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
SPRING CAMP	7.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
PALISADE PLUNGE	6.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
INDIAN POINT	6.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
UTE CREEK	6.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
FLOWING PARK	6.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
NORTH BENCH	6.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
LANDS END UPPER CONNECTION SNO	6.0	SNOW	—	—	—
WEST BENCH	5.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
CORRAL GULCH	5.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
WEST BENCH SKI	5.5	SNOW	—	—	—
SMITH POINT	5.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
BLUE CREEK	5.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
BASIN	4.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
MAILBOX	4.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
FRANKS BENCH	4.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
CABIN	4.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
COAL CREEK BASIN	4.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
HUNGRY GULCH	4.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
RIDGE	4.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
WHITEWATER BASIN	3.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
BAD LAND	3.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
ROCKY PITCH LOOP	3.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
INDIAN POINT	3.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
CORRAL FORK	3.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
BIG CREEK	3.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
BITTLE LOOP	3.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
TELEPHONE	3.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
LITTLE CREEK	3.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
COW CREEK	3.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
POINT CAMP	3.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
GILL CREEK	3.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
CRANE LAKE	3.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
DIVIDE FORKS CUTOFF	3.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
GREENWOOD	3.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
WILDCAT	3.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
LONG POINT	3.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
LITTLE BEAR LAKE	3.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
TURKEY FLATS	2.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
DEEP CREEK	2.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
CRUM RESERVOIR	2.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
MASSEY BRANCH	2.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
GILL	2.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
WINTER CAMP	2.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
DOMINGUEZ CUTOFF	2.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
LA FAIR	2.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
SHORT POINT BENCH	2.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
RIM VIEW	2.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
BEAVER DAM	2.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
BLACK POINT	2.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
NORTH FORK BEAR CANYON	2.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
DROP OFF	2.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
BIG CREEK SCOUT	2.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
BLACK PINE	2.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
UTE CREEK CUTOFF	2.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
EAST UNAWEEP	2.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
SHORT POINT CUTOFF	2.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
INDIAN POINT CUTOFF	2.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
ASPEN COVE SNOWMOBILE	2.0	SNOW	—	—	—
RIM VIEW CONNECTOR	1.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
LITTLE DOLORES	1.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
MAILBOX CUTOFF	1.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
LANDS END OBS SNOWMOBILE	1.6	SNOW	—	—	—
HAYPRESS	1.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
MIDDLE FORK BEAR CANYON	1.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
RESERVOIR #1	1.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
BUNCH GROUND	1.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
SNOWSHOE	1.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
FARMERS	1.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
SKID TRAIL	1.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
MESA CREEK	1.3	IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
CEDAREDGE OVERLOOK	1.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
MESA LAKE SHORE	1.3	IMPORTED COMPACTED MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
DEEP CREEK CUTOFF	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
BIG CREEK CUTOFF	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
CARSON LAKE	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
CHEEVERS	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
LOST LAKE	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
GILL SPUR	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
SWITCHBACK	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
GLACIER SPRINGS CUTOFF	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BLUE LAKE	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
LEONARDS RIDGE	0.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
CARSON HOLE	0.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
MUD HOLES	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
BRET POINT	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
DINOSAUR QUARRY	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
ANDERSON ROAD CUTOFF	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—

Historical Trends — Grand Junction

Population and economic data over time (US Census / ACS estimates).

Population

Median Household Income

Year	Population	Median Income
2013	59,455	$46,842
2015	59,750	$45,358
2017	61,476	$47,824
2019	63,080	$52,504
2021	66,964	$58,892
2023	69,448	$66,676

Museums in Grand Junction

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
CROSS ORCHARDS HISTORIC SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		9704349814	$1,385,477
MUSEUM OF WESTERN COLORADO	HISTORY MUSEUM	�3073 PATTERSON RD	9704349814	$1,385,477
WESTERN COLORADO CENTER FOR THE ARTS	ART MUSEUM		9702437337	$479,638
JOHN MCCONNELL MATH & SCIENCE CENTER OF WESTERN COLORADO	SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM		9702541626	$460,354
COLORADO NATIONAL MONUMENT	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		9708583617	$176,212
COLORADO NATIONAL MONUMENT ASSOCIATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	1750 RIM ROCK DRIVE		$176,212
GRAND VALLEY ZOOLOGICAL QUEST	ZOO, AQUARIUM, OR WILDLIFE CONSERVATION	404 JURASSIC AVE	9706392227	$158,067
GRAND VALLEY MODEL RAILROAD CLUB	GENERAL MUSEUM	3073 F ROAD
JOHNSON ART GALLERY	ART MUSEUM
MESA COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	462 UTE AVE	9702605226
ORDER OF THE AZURE ROSE	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
PALISADE HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	311 SOUTH MAIN STREET
ROCKY MOUNTAIN WING CNFDRT	GENERAL MUSEUM		9702560693
WESTERN COLORADO BOTANICAL GARDENS	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER	641 STRUTHERS AVE	9702453288
WESTERN COLORADO BOTANICAL SOCIETY	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER	641 STRUTHERS AVE	9702453288

Libraries in Grand Junction

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
MESA COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT	443 NORTH 6TH STREET	0.0	762,061

Farmers Markets in Grand Junction

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
American National Bank Downtown Farmers Market Festival	5th and Rood Avenue
Farm and Ranch Market (FARM)	28th & North Avenue
Fruita Farmers Market	Civic Center Park	06/28/2014 to 09/20/2014	Sat: 8:30 AM-12:30 PM;	Yes	Visit

Breweries in Grand Junction

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
Carlson Vineyards Winery	Brewers, Wineries	461 35 Rd	8884645554, 9704645554	Visit
Copper Club Brewing Co	Brewers	233 E Aspen Ave	9708588318	Visit
Edgewater Brewery	Brewers	905 Struthers Ave	9702433659	Visit
Kannah Creek Brewing Company	Breweries	456 Kokopelli Blvd	9708589899, 9702508588	Visit
Meadery of The Rockies	Brewers, Wineries	3701 G Rd	9704647899	Visit
Palisade Brewery	Wholesale Beer, Brewers	200 Peach Ave	9704641462, 9704647257
Palisade Brewing Company	Brewery, American Restaurant, and Bar	342 W 2nd St	9704647257	Visit
Plum Creek Winery	Brewers, Wineries	3708 G Rd	9704647586	Visit
Suds Brothers Brewery	Brewery	127 E Aspen Ave Fruita Co 81521
Whitewater Hill Vineyards	Brewers, Wineries	220 32 Rd	9704346868	Visit

Nursing Homes in Grand Junction

5 nursing homes and rehabilitation centers (CMS data).

Facility	Ownership	Beds	Residents	Overall	Health	Staffing	Quality	Phone
LARCHWOOD INNS 2845 NORTH 15TH STREET	For profit - Corporation	130	104	5/5	—	5/5	5/5	9702450022
MANTEY HEIGHTS REHABILITATION AND CARE CENTER 2825 PATTERSON ROAD	For profit - Corporation	88	83	5/5	—	4/5	5/5	9702427356
EAGLE RIDGE AT GRAND VALLEY 2425 TELLER AVENUE	For profit - Corporation	70	65	4/5	—	4/5	4/5	9702433381
MESA MANOR CENTER 2901 NORTH 12TH STREET	For profit - Corporation	89	54	3/5	—	2/5	5/5	9702437211
LA VILLA GRANDE CARE CENTER 2501 LITTLE BOOKCLIFF DRIVE	For profit - Corporation	96	78	2/5	—	5/5	3/5	9702451211

Pharmacies in Grand Junction

25 pharmacies and drugstores.

Pharmacy	Address	Phone
ADVANCED PHARMACY SERVICES	237 SOUTH 7TH STREET	970-242-4484
ALBERTSONS - 897	2512 BROADWAY	970-257-0233
CITY MARKET	2830 NORTH AVENUE	970-245-6381
CITY MARKET	2770 UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 50	970-245-1215
CITY MARKET	569 32 ROAD	970-434-9651
CITY MARKET	200 ROOD AVENUE	970-241-2779
CITY MARKET	1909 NORTH 1ST STREET	970-241-9007
CITY MARKET PHARMACY	425 PATTERSON ROAD	970-241-9171
GRAND JUNCTION REGIONAL CENTER	2800 RIVERSIDE PARKWAY	970-245-2100
GRAND JUNCTION VETERANS AFFAIRS MEDICAL CENTER	2121 NORTH AVENUE	970-263-2822
KMART	2809 NORTH AVENUE	970-243-4338
OMNICARE OF GRAND JUNCTION	504 28 1/4 ROAD	970-241-0035
RITE AID - 6178	1834 NORTH 12TH STREET	970-243-3125
RITE AID - 6258	2992 F ROAD	970-241-3795
RITE AID - 6367	400 NORTH 1ST STREET	970-263-7415
SAFEWAY	681 HORIZON DRIVE	970-257-1392
SAFEWAY	2901 F ROAD	970-248-9871
SAM'S CLUB - 6360	1040 INDEPENDENT AVENUE	970-254-2875
TARGET	2424 HIGHWAY 6 AND 50	970-241-2477
WAL-MART SUPERCENTER - 1280	2881 NORTH AVENUE	970-241-6652
WAL-MART SUPERCENTER - 5099	2545 RIMROCK AVENUE	970-248-0812
WALGREENS - 10307	240 WEST PARK DRIVE	970-208-1252
WALGREENS - 9769	2900 NORTH AVENUE	970-208-1014
WALKER DISCOUNT DRUG	2241 NORTH 7TH STREET	970-243-9303
WESTERN COLORADO SPECIALTY PHARMACY	2472 F ROAD	970-243-5050

EV Charging Stations in Grand Junction

Name	Address	Network	Level 2	DC Fast	Connectors	Access
Mesa Mall - Tesla Supercharger	2424 U.S-6	Tesla		6	TESLA	public
Sam's Club 6360	1040 Independent Ave.	Electrify America		4	CHADEMO J1772COMBO	public
2424 US Highway 6 (US-349-9LS-1A)	2424 US Highway 6	RIVIAN_ADVENTURE		1	J1772COMBO	public
2424 US Highway 6 (US-349-9LS-1B)	2424 US Highway 6	RIVIAN_ADVENTURE		1	J1772COMBO	public
2424 US Highway 6 (US-349-9LS-1C)	2424 US Highway 6	RIVIAN_ADVENTURE		1	J1772COMBO	public
2424 US Highway 6 (US-349-9LS-2A)	2424 US Highway 6	RIVIAN_ADVENTURE		1	J1772COMBO	public
2424 US Highway 6 (US-349-9LS-2B)	2424 US Highway 6	RIVIAN_ADVENTURE		1	J1772COMBO	public
2424 US Highway 6 (US-349-9LS-2C)	2424 US Highway 6	RIVIAN_ADVENTURE		1	J1772COMBO	public
Mesa County Public Library	502 Ouray Ave	Non-Networked		1	CHADEMO J1772COMBO	public
RED ROCK KIA RRK STATION 1	2980 US-50	ChargePoint Network		1	J1772COMBO	public
RRAG HYUNDAI STATION	2154 US-50	ChargePoint Network		1	CHADEMO J1772COMBO	public
RRAG STATION 2	2162 Highway 6 and 50	ChargePoint Network		1	CHADEMO J1772COMBO	public
STOP N SAVE 723 HORIZON DC1	723 Horizon Dr	ChargePoint Network		1	CHADEMO J1772COMBO	public
VOLVO CAR USA GRAND JUNCT DC1	621 24 Rd	ChargePoint Network		1	CHADEMO J1772COMBO	public
VOLVO CAR USA GRAND JUNCT DC2	621 24 Rd	ChargePoint Network		1	CHADEMO J1772COMBO	public
VOLVO CAR USA GRAND JUNCT DC3	621 24 Rd	ChargePoint Network		1	CHADEMO J1772COMBO	public
VOLVO CAR USA GRAND JUNCT DC4	2398 Patterson Rd	ChargePoint Network		1	CHADEMO J1772COMBO	public
2424 US Highway 6 (US-CNJ-NTN-1)	2424 US Highway 6	RIVIAN_WAYPOINTS	1		J1772	public
2424 US Highway 6 (US-CNJ-NTN-2)	2424 US Highway 6	RIVIAN_WAYPOINTS	1		J1772	public
2814PATTERSON STATION 1	Patterson Road west of 28 ¼ Road	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public
2814PATTERSON STATION 2	603 28 1/4 Rd	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public
750 Main - Tesla Destination	750 Main St	Tesla Destination	3		TESLA	public
750 MAIN STATION #1	750 Main St	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public
750 MAIN STATION #2	750 Main St	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public
750 MAIN STATION #3	750 Main St	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public
Alpine Bank	225 N 5th St	Non-Networked	2		J1772	public
Avalon Theatre	645 Main St	Non-Networked	2		J1772	public
COPPER VILLAGE CLUBHOUSE 1	615 Balanced Rock Way	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public
COPPER VILLAGE CLUBHOUSE 2	615 Balanced Rock Way	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public
COPPER VILLAGE SE ENTRANCE	624 24 1/2 Rd	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public
COPPER VILLAGE SOUTH ENTRANCE	624 24 1/2 Rd	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public
DOWNTOWN HOTELS FAIRFIELD @	225 Main St	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public
DOWNTOWN HOTELS FAIRFIELD 1	225 Main St	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public
DOWNTOWN HOTELS STATION 1	236 Main St	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public
DOWNTOWN HOTELS STATION 2	236 Main St	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public
DOWNTOWN HOTELS TRU 1	243 Colorado Ave	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public
EV AVALON LAS COLONIAS E	1351 Riverfront Dr	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public
EV AVALON LAS COLONIAS W	925 Struthers Ave	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public
EV AVALON S 7TH ST #1	135 N 7th St	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public
Grand Vista Hotel Grand Junction - Tesla Destination	2790 Crossroads Blvd	Tesla Destination	1		TESLA	public
GVP GVP STATION 1	845 22 Rd	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public
MAVERICK HOTEL MAVERICK HOTEL	840 Kennedy Avenue	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public
Mesa County Central Library	443 N 6th St	Non-Networked	2		J1772	public
RED ROCK KIA RRK LEVEL 2	2980 US-50	ChargePoint Network	1		J1772	public
Red Rock Nissan	2582 Highway 6 and 50	Non-Networked	1		J1772	public
Red Rock Nissan	2582 Highway 6 and 50	Non-Networked	1		J1772	private
STOP N SAVE 723 HORIZON AC1	723 Horizon Dr	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public

Fire Stations in Grand Junction

Name	Address	Type	Active Firefighters	Volunteers	Phone
City of Grand Junction Fire Department	625 Ute AVE	Career			970-549-5800

Power Plants Near Grand Junction

Name	Type	Primary Fuel	Capacity (MW)	Status
REDLANDS WATER & POWER	CONVENTIONAL HYDROELECTRIC	221111	-108.6	OP
MESA CSG 1 MURDOCK	SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC	221114	-108.6	OP
FRUITA	NATURAL GAS FIRED COMBUSTION TURBINE	221112	-108.7	OP

Bridges in Grand Junction

Type	Kind	Year Built	Length (ft)	Daily Traffic	Condition
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	2009	600	40,819	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1968	66	26,000	F
Tee Beam	Prestressed concrete	1985	48	24,727	F
Culvert	Concrete	1964	23	22,000	F
Arch (Deck)	Steel	1984	24	17,704	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	1997	831	16,000	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1984	478	15,702	F
Culvert	Concrete	1975	44	15,465	F
Tee Beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	2005	177	13,931	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1957	165	13,500	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1989	705	13,500	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1965	704	13,500	F
Tee Beam	Concrete	1965	65	11,500	F
Tee Beam	Concrete	1965	66	11,500	G
Tee Beam	Concrete continuous	1965	185	11,500	G
Tee Beam	Concrete continuous	1965	185	11,500	F
Tee Beam	Concrete	1965	81	11,000	F
Tee Beam	Concrete	1965	81	11,000	F
Girder/Floorbeam	Steel continuous	1950	861	9,500	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1974	861	9,500	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1974	377	9,500	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1994	377	9,500	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	2010	235	8,455	G
Arch (Deck)	Steel	1980	33	7,811	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1965	25	7,507	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1984	51	7,210	G
Tee Beam	Prestressed concrete	1981	53	7,113	F
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	2022	41	6,685	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1950	60	6,500	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1974	71	6,500	F
Tee Beam	Prestressed concrete	1994	51	5,915	G
Slab	Prestressed concrete	1991	43	5,776	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	2010	258	5,588	G
Tee Beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	2010	167	5,588	G
Slab	Prestressed concrete	1996	50	5,120	G
Slab	Prestressed concrete	2009	62	5,001	G
Culvert	Concrete	2008	22	4,151	G
Box Beam (Single/Spread)	Steel continuous	1983	442	3,808	F
Frame	Concrete	2010	27	3,572	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1960	34	3,525	F
Tee Beam	Concrete continuous	1965	190	3,474	F
Tee Beam	Concrete continuous	1965	190	3,163	F
Culvert	Concrete	2008	40	2,819	F
Slab	Prestressed concrete	1999	26	2,808	G
Tee Beam	Concrete continuous	1965	192	2,525	G
Slab	Prestressed concrete	2013	56	2,362	G
Slab	Concrete	1962	25	2,336	F
Slab	Prestressed concrete	2013	36	2,328	G
Slab	Prestressed concrete	2013	59	2,306	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1990	55	2,259	F
Arch (Deck)	Steel	1983	34	2,181	F
Tee Beam	Concrete continuous	1965	205	2,120	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1959	24	2,048	F
Slab	Prestressed concrete	2010	56	1,991	G
Slab	Prestressed concrete	2019	44	1,964	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1988	31	1,698	F
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	2001	49	1,637	G
Tee Beam	Prestressed concrete	1970	42	1,389	F
Tee Beam	Prestressed concrete	1983	30	1,319	F
Tee Beam	Prestressed concrete	1957	24	1,289	F
Slab	Prestressed concrete	2010	32	1,212	G
Tee Beam	Concrete continuous	1965	190	1,177	G
Arch (Deck)	Steel	1983	26	981	G
Box Beam (Single/Spread)	Steel continuous	1983	442	887	F
Tee Beam	Concrete	1965	67	863	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1984	26	686	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1987	30	533	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1969	34	477	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1987	55	142	F

Correctional Facilities in Grand Junction

Name	Address	Type	Population	Capacity	Status
MESA COUNTY JAIL / SHERIFF	215 RICE STREET	COUNTY	574	440	OPEN
GRAND MESA YOUTH SERVICES CENTER	360 28 ROAD	STATE	63	70	OPEN
MESA COUNTY ALTERNATIVE SENTENCING UNIT	650 SOUTH AVENUE	COUNTY		-999	CLOSED
MESA COUNTY COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS - POWELL BUILDING	650 SOUTH AVENUE	COUNTY	-999	-999	OPEN
MESA COUNTY COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS - CHIPETA BUILDING	436 SOUTH 7TH STREET	COUNTY	-999	-999	OPEN

Amtrak Stations in Grand Junction

1 Amtrak stations.

Station	Address	Type
Grand Junction, CO	339 South 1st Street	TRAIN

Airports Near Grand Junction

37 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Grand Junction Regional Airport	GJT	Medium Airport
Montrose Regional Airport	MTJ	Medium Airport
Atchee Ridge Airstrip	—	Small Airport
Barber Field	—	Small Airport
Blake Field	—	Small Airport
Book Cliff Ridge / P R Springs Airstrip	—	Small Airport
Boulevard Ridge Airstrip	—	Small Airport
Clifford Field	—	Small Airport
Cridler Field	—	Small Airport
Deanda Airport	—	Small Airport
Doctors Mesa Airport	—	Small Airport
Dolores Point Airport	—	Small Airport
Dolores River Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Dry Pen Airport	—	Small Airport
East Seep Canyon Airstrip	—	Small Airport
Eden Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Flight Trak Airport	—	Small Airport
Flying W Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Hendricks Field At West Creek Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Hostetler Airport	—	Small Airport
Hubbard Airport	—	Small Airport
Juniper Hills Airport	—	Small Airport
Mack Mesa Airport	—	Small Airport
McCook Ridge Airstrip	—	Small Airport
Mesawood Airpark	—	Small Airport
Phylcon Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Pine Flat Airstrip	—	Small Airport
Pinyon Airport	—	Small Airport
Ranger Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Seeley Cabin Airstrip	—	Small Airport
Sky Island Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Spruce Point Tree Farm LLC Airport	—	Small Airport
Steamboat Mesa Airstrip	—	Small Airport
Ward Creek Airport	—	Small Airport
Westwater Airport	—	Small Airport
Westwinds Airport	—	Small Airport
Widner Airport	—	Small Airport

Police Stations in Grand Junction

4 police stations.

Station	Address	Phone
Campus Police
Colorado State Patrol	554 Jurassic Court
Grand Junction Police Department	555 Ute Avenue
Mesa County Sheriff's Office	126 2nd Street

Grocery Stores in Grand Junction

37 grocery stores.

Store	Type	Address
Alta 6124	Convenience Store	2525 Broadway
ALTA 6311	Convenience Store	1904 N 12th St
ALTA 6312	Convenience Store	107 Grand Ave
ALTA 6315	Convenience Store	722 Horizon Dr
Asian Market	Grocery Store	2493 Highway 6 And 50
C & F Food Stores Inc 1	Convenience Store	859 Pitkin Ave
C & F Food Stores Inc 4	Convenience Store	596 25 Rd
Carniceria El Baron Rojo	Convenience Store	644 North Ave
Carols Oriental Foods Inc	Other	2814 North Ave
City Market 44	Super Store	2600 N 12th St
City Market 451	Super Store	630 24 Rd
Dollar Tree 3782	Other	2535 Rimrock Ave
Dollar Tree 3946	Other	2401 North Ave
DOLLARTREE 10137	Other	632 Market St
Downtown Grand Junction Farmers Market	Farmers and Markets	101 S 3rd St
Euromart	Convenience Store	1059 North Avenue
Fisher's Market	Specialty Store	625 24 1/2 Rd
Gj Mart	Grocery Store	2355 Belford Ave
Golden Gate Petroleum 73	Convenience Store	2395 G Rd
Good 2 Go 1st and Grand 706	Convenience Store	333 North 1st Street
Good 2 Go 1st and Grand 706	Convenience Store	333 North 1st Street
Good 2 Go Horizon 705	Convenience Store	745 Horizon Drive
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage U018	Supermarket	2405 Patterson Rd.
Old World Meat	Specialty Store	1765 Main St
Papa Murphy's Take & Bake Pizza CO 018	Specialty Store	2546 Rimrock Ave
Quality Meat Co Inc	Specialty Store	340 North Ave
SAFEWAY 2625	Supermarket	681 Horizon Dr
Safeway 897	Supermarket	2512 Broadway
Sam's Club 6360	Super Store	1040 Independent Ave
Shamrock Foodservice Warehouse 573	Super Store	2401 North Ave
Sprouts Farmers Market 324	Supermarket	1450 Independent Ave
Stinker Store 321	Convenience Store	2498 Patterson Rd
Stinker Store 323	Convenience Store	201 North Ave
Target Stores T- 0093	Super Store	2424 Highway 6 And 50
Walgreens 10307	Other	240 W Park Dr
Walmart SC 5099	Super Store	2545 Rimrock Ave
You Are Lucky Convenience Store	Convenience Store	2520 Broadway

Post Offices in Grand Junction

1 post offices.

Post Office	Address
The Mail Suite / Melody's Place	216 North Avenue

Treatment Centers in Grand Junction

6 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
Alpha Center Inc	Substance Abuse	970-241-2948
Griffith Centers - Grand Junction	Mental Health	970-462-1344
Integrated Insight Therapy	Both	970-201-1467
Mesa County Criminal Justice Servs	Substance Abuse	970-244-3300
Shift Counseling Services PLLC	Substance Abuse	970-241-2948
West Springs Hospital	Both	970-201-4299

Churches & Religious Organizations in Grand Junction

66 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
APPLETON CHRISTIAN CHURCH	2510 I-70 FRONTAGE RD
BOOKCLIFF BAPTIST CHURCH	2702 PATTERSON RD
CALVARY BIBLE CHURCH	629 27 1/2 RD
CANYON VIEW VINEYARD CHURCH INC	736 24 1/2 RD
CENTER FOR SPIRITUAL LIVING GRAND JUNCTION	491 SPARN ST
CERTAIN PLACE 7TH DAY HANDY CHAPEL INC	1148 GRAND AVE
CHILDREN OF MEDJUGORJE INC	1155 LAKESIDE DR
CHRIST CENTER	1235 BOOKCLIFF AVE
CHRIST CHURCH EAGLE VALLEY	2461 1/2 BROOKWILLOW LOOP
CHURCH OF GOD OF PROPHECY BIBLE PLACE	400 30 D RD
CONNECTIONS - MINISTRY COMMUNICATION RESOURCES INC	2554 I RD
DAUGHTERS OF THE KING MINISTRY - GRAND JUNCTION	643 TAMARRON DR
DOWNTOWN VINEYARD CHURCH	402 GRAND AVENUE
EASTGATE CHURCH OF CHRIST OF GRAND JUNCTION	1333 N 23RD ST
ENJOY CHURCH	720 GRAND AVE
FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH	12TH & ORCHARD
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH	720 GRAND AVE
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH	1326 N 1ST ST
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH	3940 27 1/2 RD
FRIENDS OF GOD HEALING ROOMS INC	2507 WESLO AVE
GOSPEL MINISTRIES CENTER	1622 GLENWOOD AVE
GRACE AND PEACE BIBLICAL COUNSELING	2764 COMPASS DR STE 234
GRACE POINT CHURCH	606 28 3/4 RD
GRAND JUNCTION GOSPEL TABERNACLE	MAIN & EIGHTH
GRAND JUNCTION HISPANIC FOURSQUARE CHURCH	591 PACINO WAY
GRAND VALLEY CATHOLIC OUTREACH INC	245 S 1ST ST
GRAND VALLEY MOMCO	736 24 RD
HANDY CHAPEL	202 WHITE AVE
HANDY CHAPEL INC	200 WHITE AVE
HEALING ROOMS OF THE GRAND VALLEY INC	1333 N 23RD ST
HERITAGE CHURCH OF GRAND JUNCTION COLORADO	2403 N 12TH ST
HOLY WISDOM ORTHODOX CHURCH	1355 N 4TH ST
INTERMOUNTAIN ADVENTIST ACADEMY	550 25 1/2 RD
INTERMOUNTAIN ADVENTIST ACADEMY FKA GRAND JUNCTION SDA SCHOOL	550 25 1/2 RD
ISLAMIC CENTER OF GRAND JUNCTION	801 GUNNISON AVE
JOHN CAPPETTO MINISTRIES	2477 COBRE DRIVE A
JUNCTION COMMUNITY CHURCH	2867 ORCHARD AVE
KADASH CHAI KESHER AVODOT	1910 N 4TH ST
KOINONIA CHURCH	730 25 RD
LANDMARK BAPTIST CHURCH OF GRAND JUNCTION INC	1600 UTE AVE
LIFE COMMUNITY CHURCH	2140 BROADWAY BLD A
LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS	900 N 23RD ST
LIGHTHOUSE CHRISTIAN CHURCH	3506 N 12TH ST
LIGHTHOUSE GOSPEL MINISTRIES	550 SOUTH AVE
LIVING WATER VINEYARD INC	1161 UTE AVE
LOKA HATHA YOGA	2536 RIMROCK AVE STE 400 PMB 567
LOST IN TRANSLATION MINISTRY	693 SPERBER LN
LUTHERAN CHURCH OF MESSIAH	840 N 11TH ST
MESA COUNTY JAIL MINISTRY	2579 H 3/4 RD
MESA VALLEY COMMUNITY SCHOOL	609 25 RD
MIR CENTER OF WESTERN COLORADO	2574 YOUNG CT
NEW HORIZONS FOURSQUARE CHURCH	641 HORIZON DR
NEW LIFE CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH	1350 N 7TH ST
NORTHEAST CHRISTIAN CHURCH	2751 PATTERSON RD
RIVER OF LIFE ALLIANCE CHURCH OF THE CHRISTIAN & MISSIONARY ALLIANC	701 24 1/2 RD
ROCKY MOUNTAIN CENTER FOR SPIRITUAL CAREGIVERS	2896 JEAN LN
ROCKY MOUNTAIN HOLINESS ASSOCIATION	827 CARIBBEAN CT
SANDOVAL MINISTRIES INC	676 HIGH PINES LN
SEEDS OF ACTION	326 NORTHRIDGE DR
SHE HAS A NAME	755 N 4TH ST
ST PAUL EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH	632 26 1/2 RD
THE CHURCH OF CHRIST OF GRAND JUNCTION COLORADO	2893 PATTERSON RD
UNITED CHURCH OF RELIGIOUS SCIENCE	1622 GLENWOOD AVE
VALLEY GATE MINISTRIES INC	2144 ROSEBUD CT
VICTORY CHAPEL	2940 I-70 BUSINESS LOOP
ZION SPANISH ASSEMBLY OF GOD	2867 ORCHARD AVE

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Frequently Asked Questions About Grand Junction

What is the population of Grand Junction?

Grand Junction has a population of 67,027 residents and is located in Colorado. The population density is 1,644 people per square mile, spread across 40.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.0 years. The population is 50.4% female and 49.6% male.

Is Grand Junction expensive to live in?

Grand Junction has a cost of living roughly in line with the national average, with an index of 103.1 (baseline: 100). The median household income is $66,676, 11% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $358,300 (27% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,101 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.4x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

Is Grand Junction safe?

Grand Junction is safer than the national average, with a violent crime rate of 367 per 100,000 compared to the U.S. rate of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,852 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Grand Junction receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Grand Junction?

Grand Junction has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 29°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 330 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 11.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 41.

How is the job market in Grand Junction?

The job market in Grand Junction is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,102. There are 5,690 business establishments in the area, including 370 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 16 minutes, and 12.1% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Grand Junction?

The median home value in Grand Junction is $358,300. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $414,332. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,101. Fair market rent is $1,161 for a 1-bedroom and $1,429 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 62.8%. The average annual property tax is $2,954.

How are the schools in Grand Junction?

Schools in Grand Junction score 5.7 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 36.1% of adults in Grand Junction hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 93.2% have completed high school. 12.1% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Grand Junction?

The obesity rate in Grand Junction is 30.6% (below the national rate of 32.1%). 13.5% of adults are smokers. 19.3% are physically inactive. 24.7% of residents report depression. 11.7% lack health insurance (above the national rate). 56.7% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:855.

What is transportation like in Grand Junction?

The average commute in Grand Junction is 16 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 71.1% of workers drive alone to work, and 12.1% work from home.

What are the demographics of Grand Junction?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Grand Junction is 84.5% White, 0.8% Black or African American, 2.4% Hispanic or Latino. 93.1% of residents speak only English at home, while 6.9% speak Spanish. 9.0% of the population are military veterans. 16.4% of residents have a disability. 90.7% have health insurance coverage.

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