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Meeker, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Rio Blanco County County
Meeker, CO
At a Glance
How Meeker Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Meeker's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Meeker a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Meeker residents earn a median household income of $71,301 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,084. The unemployment rate stands at 0.3% (92% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 276 business establishments, including 26 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Meeker is $231,900 , 18% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $390,203. Median rent is $992/month, with 28.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
Safety & Crime
Meeker reports 223 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 41% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 983/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
34.9% of adults in Meeker hold a bachelor's degree or higher (4% above the national average). 90.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Meeker has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 316 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.