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Rico, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Dolores County County
Rico, CO
At a Glance
How Rico Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rico's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Rico a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Rico residents earn a median household income of $101,250 , which is 35% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $52,913. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 100 business establishments, including 13 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rico is $545,000 , 93% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $521,539. Median rent is $1,711/month, with 19.8% 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 1965.
Safety & Crime
Rico reports 72 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 81% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,232/100K.
Education
46.0% of adults in Rico hold a bachelor's degree or higher (36% above the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rico has an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 323 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 20.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.