Colorado
Rangely is a small town in Colorado with a population of 2,572. Residents earn $75,044 per year, which is 0% below the national average.
Based on current data, Rangely receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Rangely offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Rangely is $75,044, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.0% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 12 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Rangely is $192,200, 32% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $774 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Violent crime in Rangely is below the national average at 163 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 409 per 100,000, 79% below the national average.
19.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Rangely experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 10.9 inches, including 29.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 95.7% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.3% |
| 68% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $75,044 |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $31,360 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,108 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $61,650 |
| Unemployment | 5.0% |
| 39% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.2% |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 464 |
| County GDP | $1,246M |
| Restaurants | 38 |
| Healthcare | 33 |
| Retail | 61 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $1,771 |
| 49% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.92% |
| Commute Time | 12.0 min |
| Work from Home | 5.3% |
| Census Median | $192,200 |
| 32% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $221,429 |
| Census Median Rent | $774 |
| 33% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,083 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,161 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,429 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,861 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,178 |
| Owner-Occupied | 80.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $1,771 |
| 49% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.92% |
| Obesity | 27.0% |
| 16% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.1% |
| Heart Disease | 5.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.0% |
| Asthma | 11.6% |
| COPD | 6.0% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.6% |
| Depression | 25.5% |
| Mental Distress | 19.1% |
| Physical Distress | 13.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 69.1% |
| Premature Death | 10,530/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 80.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 33 |
| Total Violent | 163.5/100K |
| 57% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 81.7/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 81.7/100K |
| Total Property | 408.7/100K |
| 79% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 40.9/100K |
| Theft | 245.2/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 122.6/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 46.6°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 10.9 inches |
| 71% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 29.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 5,266 ft (1,605 m) |
| Area | 4.4 sq mi (11.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 587/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.0870°N, 108.7833°W |
| County FIPS | 08081 |
Winner: Republican by 62.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 19.1% |
| 43% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.90 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 587/sq mi |
| Total Area | 4.4 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 33 |
| Restaurants | 38 |
| Retail Stores | 61 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 12.0 min |
| Work from Home | 5.3% |