At a Glance
Median Income
$101,250
$52,913 per capita
Home Value
$545,000
Zillow: $512,747
Median Rent
$1,711/mo
19.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
46.0%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
9.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.8%
15.1% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Rico a Good Place to Live?
A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 $512,747. 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 28.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population392
Median Age42.7 yrs
Density576/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born7.1%
Veterans10.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$101,250
Per Capita$52,913
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty9.7%
County GDP$106M
Avg Weekly Wage$797
Housing
B+
Home Value$545,000
Rent$1,711
Ownership79.0%
Zillow$512,747
Housing Units289
Rent Burden19.8%
Health
Obesity26.8%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking15.1%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death7,029/100K
Climate
Avg Temp38°F
Rain28.3 in/yr
Elevation8,774 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+46.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+10.8%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
Commute33 min
Broadband86.4%
Internet Speed18 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Rico was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is Telluride Regional (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.436 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
6.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.