Rifle, CO

Colorado · Garfield County

Rifle is a small city in Colorado with a population of 10,466. Residents earn $80,629 per year, which is 7% above the national average.

Data updated April 2026

3.0 /5.0

B Good

10,466 Population 1,493/sq mi density

$80,629 Median Income $33,827 per capita

$377,900 Home Value $487,994 Zillow

$1,231 Median Rent 26.2% income on rent

49°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr

388 Violent Crime/100K 2,259 property/100K

Overall

3.0 / 5.0

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

Economy

4.4 / 5.0

$80,629 median income, 3.4% unemployment

Affordability

4.0 / 5.0

$377,900 home value, $1,231/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

388 violent crimes/100K (2% above avg)

Education

2.4 / 5.0

18.1% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

Median Income $80,629

7% higher than US avg

Home Value $377,900

34% higher than US avg

Violent Crime 388/100K

2% higher than US avg

Bachelor's+ 18.1%

46% lower than US avg

Median Rent $1,231

6% higher than US avg

Obesity Rate 24.6%

23% lower than US avg

Unemployment 3.4%

6% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 3.2%

74% lower than US avg

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

People

Population10,466

Median Age32.3 yrs

Density1,493/mi²

Male / Female52% / 48%

Largest GroupWhite 70%

Veterans4.9%

Economy

Median Income$80,629

Per Capita$33,827

Unemployment3.4%

Poverty3.2%

County GDP$5,011M

Commute30 min

Housing

Home Value$377,900

Rent$1,231

Ownership70.6%

Zillow$487,994

Housing Units3,744

Rent Burden26.2%

Crime

Violent388/100K

Property2,259/100K

Murder10.2/100K

Assault286/100K

Burglary256/100K

Health

Obesity24.6%

Uninsured17.5%

Smoking13.3%

Depression21.4%

Heart Disease5.1%

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (10°C)

AQI41 (Good)

Rain10.7 in/yr

Sunny Days330/yr

Elevation5,554 ft (1,693 m)

Education

Bachelor's+18.1%

High School+86.5%

Graduate+4.3%

School Score5.40

Community

2024 VoteR 48% / D 50%

Commute30 min

Broadband93.5%

EV Stations15

Libraries6

Is Rifle a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Rifle receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include a high uninsured rate. Rifle offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Rifle is $80,629, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.4%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Rifle is $377,900, 34% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,231 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 4.7x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

The violent crime rate of 388 per 100,000 is above the national average of 380 / something for prospective residents to consider. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,259 per 100,000, near the national average.

Education

18.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 86.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Rifle experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. With 330 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 10.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Rifle has a population of 10,466 with a density of 1,493 people per square mile, spread across 5.7 square miles. The median age is 32.3 years, 17% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 47.7% female and 52.3% male. The city is predominantly White (70.4%), with 1.4% Hispanic. English is the primary language spoken at home by 70.1% of residents, while 29.9% speak Spanish. 4.9% of the population are veterans. 8.7% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average). 82.8% have health insurance coverage.

Population

10,466

Total Population

1,493

People / sq mi

32.3yrs

Median Age

17% below US avg

5.7mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.3%

Female 47.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Rifle vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 70.1%

11% below US avg

Spanish 29.9%

123% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Rifle vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Rifle is $80,629, which is 7% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,827 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,241, 13% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.4% (below the 3.6% US average). 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 3,052 business establishments, including 228 restaurants. The cost of living index is 103.1, roughly in line with the national average. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes. 6.2% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Rifle vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$80,629
	7% above US avg
Per Capita Income	$33,827
Avg Weekly Wage	$1,241
IRS Avg AGI	$94,076
Gini Index	0.418 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	3.4%
	6% below US avg
Poverty Rate	3.2%
	74% below US avg
Establishments (County)	3,052
County GDP	$5,011M

Business (County)

Restaurants	228
Healthcare	183
Retail	257
Manufacturing	42

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$4,523
	29% above US avg
Cost of Living	103.10 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate	1.20%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	29.8 min
Drive Alone	75.6%
Public Transit	0.4%
Work from Home	6.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Rifle is $377,900, 34% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $487,994, higher than the Census estimate. Homes sell for 98.2% of their list price. Monthly rent averages $1,231 (6% above 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. 70.6% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 3,744 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1986. The average annual property tax is $4,523 (higher than the $3,500 national average). 26.2% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.7x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$377,900
	34% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI	$487,994
Median List Price	$477,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price	$477,000
$/Sq Ft	$239
Homes Sold	10
Sale-to-List Ratio	98.2%
Price Drops	19.6%
Inventory	46

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$1,231
	6% above US avg
Rent Burden	26.2%

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	70.6%
Owner-Occupied	70.6%
Renter-Occupied	29.4%
Housing Units	3,744
Median Year Built	1986

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$4,523
	29% above US avg
Effective Rate	1.20%

In Rifle, 24.6% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 8.5% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). Heart disease affects 5.1% of residents. 25.7% have high blood pressure. 13.3% are current smokers. 18.6% report binge drinking. 20.7% are physically inactive, below the national average. 21.4% report depression. 17.7% experience frequent mental distress. 17.5% of residents lack health insurance (above the 8.6% national rate). The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,323. The dentist ratio is 1:1,297. 83.2% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 8.8 out of 10.

Air Quality (Open-Meteo CAMS - 2026-05-28)

PM2.5

3.6

μg/m³

Fine particulate

PM10

5.6

μg/m³

Coarse particulate

NO₂

10.2

μg/m³

Nitrogen dioxide

O₃

66.0

μg/m³

Ozone

SO₂

0.3

μg/m³

Sulphur dioxide

128.0

μg/m³

Carbon monoxide

Health Metrics: Rifle vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	24.6%
	23% below US avg
Diabetes	8.5%
Heart Disease	5.1%
High Blood Pressure	25.7%
Asthma	11.0%
COPD	5.7%
Cancer	6.8%
Stroke	2.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	13.3%
	5% below US avg
Binge Drinking	18.6%
Physical Inactivity	20.7%
Depression	21.4%
Mental Distress	17.7%
Physical Distress	13.5%
Short Sleep	28.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	82.8%
Uninsured	17.5%
	103% above US avg
Primary Care	1:1,323
Dentists	1:1,297
Mental Health	1:345
Checkup Rate	68.9%
Dental Visits	61.2%
Premature Death	6,090/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	8.8/10
Exercise Access	83.2%
Healthcare Facilities	183

Rifle has a violent crime rate of 388 per 100,000 residents, 2% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 286.2 per 100,000, robbery at 30.7, rape at 61.3. The murder rate is 10.2 per 100,000 (above the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 2,259 per 100,000, 15% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 1,840, burglary at 256, vehicle theft at 164 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 13 fatal traffic crashes. The area has experienced 182 federally declared disasters. Overall, Rifle receives a safety grade of F.

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

Violent Crime

Total Violent	388.5/100K
	2% above US avg
Murder	10.2/100K
	62% above US avg
Rape	61.3/100K
Robbery	30.7/100K
Assault	286.2/100K

Property Crime

Total Property	2,259.3/100K
	15% above US avg
Burglary	255.6/100K
Theft	1,840.1/100K
Vehicle Theft	163.6/100K
Arson	40.9/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	13
Traffic Accidents	256
Avg Accident Severity	2.7 / 4.0
FEMA Disasters	182

Safety Score

Safety Grade	F
Safety Score	1.0 / 5.0

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Rifle experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 74°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 10.7 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 5,554 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)

Annual Average	49.1°F
	9% below US avg
January Average	25°F (-4°C)
July Average	74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	5,554 ft (1,693 m)
Area	5.7 sq mi (14.7 km²)
Population Density	1,493/sq mi
Coordinates	39.5376°N, 107.7703°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Garfield County County
Nearest Airport	Eagle County Regional (EGE) 46 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 10.7"

72% below US avg

Wettest Month (Oct) 1.46"

Driest Month (Feb) 0.94"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)	0.0506 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)	3.9 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)	4.1 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	64.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability	15.4 / 100
Community Resilience	12.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

85 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	117 km
Jan 31, 2002	28 km SSW of Craig, Colorado	M4.3	84 km
May 20, 1995	434km E of Wendover, Utah	M4.1	125 km
Aug 9, 2001	11 km NNE of Chacra, Colorado	M4.0	36 km
Feb 10, 2006	1 km NNE of Chacra, Colorado	M3.8	29 km
May 31, 2022	37 km ENE of Thompson Springs, Utah	M3.8	142 km
Apr 22, 2017	4 km NW of Rangely, Colorado	M3.8	112 km
Nov 8, 1991	17 km WNW of Bonanza, Utah	M3.7	149 km
Aug 18, 2009	19 km N of Craig, Colorado	M3.7	129 km
Nov 11, 2000	14 km SE of Jensen, Utah	M3.6	149 km
Apr 20, 2017	24 km NE of Maybell, Colorado	M3.5	127 km
Jun 6, 2011	17 km NNW of Oak Creek, Colorado	M3.5	117 km
May 13, 1993	10 km NW of Rangely, Colorado	M3.5	118 km
Dec 10, 1999	11 km NE of Dinosaur, Colorado	M3.5	129 km
Nov 3, 1994	30 km W of Meeker, Colorado	M3.4	70 km
Apr 10, 2011	12 km N of Oak Creek, Colorado	M3.4	118 km
Aug 21, 2012	12 km SSW of Gypsum, Colorado	M3.4	67 km
Jan 30, 2017	5 km SW of New Castle, Colorado	M3.3	16 km
May 3, 2017	4 km NW of Rangely, Colorado	M3.3	112 km
Apr 3, 2025	34 km W of Delta, Colorado	M3.2	110 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

14 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Jun 20, 1975	EF2	61 km	0
Jul 9, 2015	EF1	59 km	0
Jun 21, 2006	EF1	62 km	0
Sep 8, 2000	EF1	81 km	0
Apr 6, 1974	EF1	83 km	0
Jul 3, 1957	EF1	56 km	0
May 19, 2009	EF0	62 km	0
May 29, 2005	EF0	90 km	0
Oct 17, 2004	EF0	97 km	0
Jun 30, 2004	EF0	84 km	0
Apr 11, 2000	EF0	76 km	0
Aug 8, 1998	EF0	90 km	0
Jul 31, 1994	EF0	99 km	0
Aug 20, 1986	EF0	85 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	67 km
2020	GRIZZLY CREEK	30,705	50 km
2002	BIG FISH	17,273	68 km
2012	PINE RIDGE	13,862	57 km
2021	OIL SPRINGS	12,597	95 km
2018	LAKE CHRISTINE	12,506	64 km
2002	COAL SEAM	12,007	35 km
2002	SPRING CREEK	10,552	31 km
2004	GREASEWOOD WFU	6,963	61 km
2012	WOLF	6,748	97 km
2018	INDIAN VALLEY	6,376	82 km
2002	LOST LAKES	5,888	79 km
2018	CABIN LAKE	5,765	45 km
2018	RED CANYON	5,701	84 km
1996	HATCHET	5,685	77 km
2016	LOST SOLAR	5,141	50 km
2017	PINE TREE	4,694	99 km
1989	BURNED OUT	4,046	88 km
2002	NORTH BARCUS	4,042	83 km
1987	BATTLEMENT	3,839	24 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	25°F (-4°C)	1.0 in
February	29°F (-2°C)	0.9 in	Driest
March	37°F (3°C)	1.1 in
April	45°F (7°C)	1.2 in
May	54°F (12°C)	1.3 in
June	63°F (17°C)	1.1 in
July	74°F (23°C)	1.2 in	Warmest
August	67°F (20°C)	1.3 in
September	59°F (15°C)	1.3 in
October	48°F (9°C)	1.5 in	Wettest
November	35°F (1°C)	1.1 in
December	25°F (-4°C)	1.3 in	Coldest

Rifle has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 25°F in December to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (1.5") and February the driest (0.9").

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Rifle is located in Garfield County. It is classified as Nonmetro / Urban 20K+, a smaller urban community. 18.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 46% below the national average of 33.7%. 86.5% have completed high school. 4.3% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 5.4 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Democrat with 49.8% of the vote, a 2.1-point margin. 93.5% of households have broadband internet access. The area has 15 EV charging stations. There are 6 public libraries serving the community. 183 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 75.6% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 47.7%

D 49.8%

Winner: Democrat by 2.1 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	13
Traffic Accidents	256
Avg Accident Severity	2.7 / 4.0
FEMA Disaster Declarations	182

F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	18.1%
	46% below US avg
High School+	86.5%
Graduate Degree+	4.3%
School Test Score	5.40

C Education Grade (2.4/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 5	Nonmetro / Urban 20K+
Population Density	1,493/sq mi
Total Area	5.7 sq mi
County	Garfield County County

Services

Broadband Access	93.5%
Avg Download Speed	70.2 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed	6.4 Mbps
Max Download Speed	1,000 Mbps
EV Charging Stations	15
Alt Fuel Stations	18
Public Libraries	6
Healthcare Facilities	183
Restaurants	228
Retail Stores	257

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	29.8 min
Drive Alone	75.6%
Public Transit	0.4%
Work from Home	6.2%

Average costs for common services in Rifle. 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	$1,288
Toddler	$1,096
Preschool	$1,174
Family Childcare (monthly)
Infant	$1,159
Toddler	$1,042
Preschool	$1,042

Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)

Top Industries in Garfield County

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

Industry	Jobs	Establishments	Avg Annual Pay	Location Quotient
Construction	3,755	636	$71,491	2.58
Retail Trade	3,140	237	$45,968	1.13
Health Care & Social Assistance	3,139	239	$77,392	0.79
Accommodation & Food Services	3,092	217	$32,983	1.22
Professional & Technical Services	1,449	450	$88,542	0.75
Administrative & Waste Services	1,183	172	$60,866	0.72
Mining & Oil/Gas	962	42	$108,015	9.16
Other Services	866	219	$53,372	1.04
Arts & Entertainment	774	58	$34,651	1.66
Real Estate	698	193	$83,241	1.62
Transportation & Warehousing	543	80	$67,626	0.46
Finance & Insurance	537	109	$97,518	0.48
Wholesale Trade	514	101	$75,891	0.47
Educational Services	425	40	$47,869	0.74
Manufacturing	379	56	$63,395	0.17
Utilities	214	12	$130,095	2.03
Information & Technology	206	45	$85,945	0.40
Management of Companies	196	32	$91,995	0.42
Agriculture & Forestry	168	39	$49,656	0.75
Unclassified	2	7	$76,434	0.05

Hospitals in Rifle

Hospital	Type	CMS Rating	Emergency	Phone
GRAND RIVER HOSPITAL DISTRICT	Critical Access Hospitals	-	Yes	(970) 625-1510

Schools in Rifle

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
Rifle High School	High	791	46	17.2:1
Rifle Middle School	Middle	623	36	17.3:1
Highland Elementary School	Elementary	451	27	16.7:1
Graham Mesa Elementary School	Elementary	425	24	17.7:1
Wamsley Elementary School	Elementary	395	24	16.5:1

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Radio Stations near Rifle

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality

Campgrounds Near Rifle

17 campgrounds found near Rifle.

Name	Rating	Sites	Price
Horse Thief	4.8/5	7	$29
Moose Manor Cabin	4.7/5	1	$200
COBBETT LAKE	4.5/5	20	$22, $24
JUMBO CAMPGROUND	4.5/5	26	$26, $72
Marvine Campground	4.5/5	22	$23, $52
Black Bear Cabin at Mesa Lakes (CO)	4.1/5	1	$200
Big Creek (CO)	-	1	Free
Cottonwood Lake (CO)	-	1	Free
Crag Crest	-	1	Free
East Marvine	-	10	$24, $30
Meadow Lake Campground	-	-	Free
Meadow Ridge Campground	-	-	Free
South Fork (White River)	-	18	$25
Spruce Grove (CO)	-	1	Free
Thompson Creek Campground	-	-	Free
Ward Lake	-	1	Free
Weir and Johnson	-	1	Free

National Parks Near Rifle

21 national parks and monuments found near Rifle.

Park	Type	Fee
Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park	National Park	$30
Colorado National Monument	National Monument	$25
Crawford State Park	State Park	Free
Harvey Gap 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
Paonia State Park	State Park	Free
Paonia State Park	State Park	Free
Rifle Falls State Park	State Park	Free
Rifle Gap State Park	State Park	Free
Stagecoach State Park	State Park	Free
Sweitzer Lake State Park	State Park	Free
Vega State Park	State Park	Free
Yampa River State Park	State Park	Free
Yampa River State Park - Double Bridges	State Park	Free
Yampa River State Park - Maybell Bridge	State Park	Free
Yampa River State Park - South Beach	State Park	Free

Trails Near Rifle

398+ trails found near Rifle.

Trail	Miles	Surface	Hike	Bike	Horse
TRANSFER TRAIL	23.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
BATTLEMENT TRAIL A	19.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
BATTLEMENT	17.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
CLINE TOP C1-A1L	17.2	SNOW	-	-	-
SP TRAIL - MILES NOT ACCOUNTED	16.8	SNOW	-	-	-
SUNLIGHT TO POWDERHORN SNO	16.4	SNOW	-	-	-
MONUMENT	13.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
CONDEMNIT PARK SNOWMOBILE	13.2	SNOW	-	-	-
SUNLIGHT / POWDERHORN AREA	12.9	SNOW	-	-	-
SUNLIGHT TO POWDERHORN SNO	12.8	SNOW	-	-	-
COLD SORE SNOWMOBILE	12.6	SNOW	-	-	-
SOUTH FORK BRIDGE	12.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
SUNLIGHT TO POWDERHORN SNO	12.0	SNOW	-	-	-
MULE PARK	11.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
LAST CHANCE	9.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
FLATS TOPS LOOP SNOWMO AND SKI	9.8	SNOW	-	-	-
MANSFIELD DITCH	9.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
CLEARFORK	9.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
SILVER SPRUCE	9.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
EAST LEON	9.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
BOILER CREEK	8.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
HIGHTOWER SNOWMOBILE	8.1	SNOW	-	-	-
HIGH	8.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
GOOSEBERRY	7.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
OYSTER LAKE	7.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
FAYVILLE OHV	7.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
VEGA SNOWMOBILE AND SKI	7.5	SNOW	-	-	-
RAGGEDS	7.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
TERROR	7.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
BOUNDARY	7.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
EAST ELK CREEK	7.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
PELTIER LAKE	6.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
GRIFFITH SKI LOOP	6.6	SNOW	-	-	-
JESSIE WEAVER	6.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
SPRING CREEK	6.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
SALT CREEK	6.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
LANDS END UPPER CONNECTION SNO	6.0	SNOW	-	-	-
BONHAM SNOWMOBILE AND SKI	6.0	SNOW	-	-	-
MARVINE	6.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
OIL MTN LOOP	5.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
SUNLIGHT TO POWDERHORN SNO	5.9	SNOW	-	-	-
DOAK'S TRAIL	5.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
WEST BENCH	5.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	-
POWER LINE	5.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
COAL BASIN	5.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
SOUTH BRANCH	5.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
WEST BENCH SKI	5.5	SNOW	-	-	-
BRADERICH/SOUTH THOMPSON	5.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
RUTH MOUNTAIN SNOWMOBILE	5.3	SNOW	-	-	-
FOURMILE - EAST DIVIDE	5.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
PRAIRIE MESA	5.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
JONES CREEK	5.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
FAYVILLE OHV	5.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
UTE CREEK	5.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
BULL BASIN	5.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
TRAPPERS LAKE	5.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
THREE FORKS	4.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
MIDDLE MOUNTAIN	4.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
UTE - ELK	4.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
BLAIR LAKE	4.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
WEST DIVIDE/FLAGPOLE	4.8	SNOW	-	-	-
BUZZARD PARK	4.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
LAKE OF THE WOODS	4.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
PAPOOSE CREEK	4.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
CRAG CREST NRT	4.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
BIG RIDGE	4.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
KIMBALL CREEK	4.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
SMALLEY MOUNTAIN	4.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
COAL BASIN	4.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
CAYTON GULCH	4.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
BULL CREEK SNOWMOBILE AND SKI	4.2	SNOW	-	-	-
HADLEY GULCH	4.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
CHERRY CREEK	4.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
RENO GULCH	4.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
EAST MARVINE	4.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
W. ELK STOCK DRIVEWAY	4.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
TWO PEAK	3.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
FAWN CREEK	3.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
CROOKS PARK	3.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
CLARK RIDGE TRAIL	3.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
PARK CREEK	3.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
CRAG CREST LOOP	3.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
MITCHELL CREEK	3.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
OWENS LOOP	3.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
HAWXHURST	3.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
DOE CREEK	3.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
BAR HL OHV	3.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
WAGON WHEEL	3.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
LOST SOLAR	3.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
WEST MARVINE	3.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
OYSTER LAKE	3.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
BEAVER	3.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
PORTER MOUNTAIN	3.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
BIG FISH	3.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
FOWLER CREEK	3.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
BURRO MOUNTAIN	3.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
MILITARY PARK SNOWMOBILE	3.3	SNOW	-	-	-
CLINETOP COW CAMP	3.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
DRIFT CREEK	3.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
YELLOW HORSE	3.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
CEDAR MESA	3.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
MARVINE	3.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
EAST BRUSH CREEK	3.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
HIGHTOWER	3.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
WHISKEY GULCH	3.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
JONES CREEK	3.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
SUNLIGHT TO POWDERHORN SNO	2.9	SNOW	-	-	-
MUDDY CREEK	2.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
CRUM RESERVOIR	2.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
UTE CREEK	2.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
RED ELEPHANT	2.8	SNOW	-	-	-
EAST MARVINE	2.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
HILL CREEK	2.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
DEEP CREEK RIDGE	2.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
RIM VIEW	2.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	Yes
HUNTSMAN RIDGE	2.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
OYSTER LAKE	2.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
BOUNDARY ROAD	2.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
TRAIL GULCH	2.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
BRUSH CREEK	2.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
KANNAH CROSSING	2.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	Yes	-
ELK PARK	2.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
LAKE RIDGE LAKES	2.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	Yes	Yes
TOWER	2.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	Yes	-
WHITE CREEK	2.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	Yes
BONHAM	2.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
CRATER LAKE	2.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
LAKE FORK	2.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
COUNTY LINE SKI TOWER	2.4	SNOW	-	-	-
EAST BEAVER RIDGE	2.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
BUZZARD CUTOFF	2.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
STERRY LAKE	2.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
CROOKS PARK	2.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
BATTLEMENT TRAIL A	2.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
MIDDLE THOMPSON	2.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
WEST MARVINE	2.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
PORTER CUTOFF	2.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
BIG FISH	2.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
SOUTH FORK	2.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	Yes
SCALES LAKE	2.2	CRUSHED AGGREGATE OR GRAVEL	-	Yes	-
FOWLER CREEK	2.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
OYSTER LAKE	2.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
KEYSER CREEK TRAIL	2.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
EAST MILLER	2.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	Yes	-
EAST MILLER	2.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	Yes	-
MIDDLE MILLER CREEK	2.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
DAUM DRAW	2.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
MAIN ELK	2.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	Yes	-
PALMER LAKE	2.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
BURRO MOUNTAIN	2.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
ASPEN COVE SNOWMOBILE	2.0	SNOW	-	-	-
FAYVILLE OHV	2.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
NORTH ELK	2.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
SKYWAY SKI LIONS LOOP	1.9	SNOW	-	-	-
WINDY POINT BYPASS	1.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
SKYWAY SKI SUNSET	1.9	SNOW	-	-	-
BOULDER LAKE	1.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
JESSIE WEAVER	1.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
OIL WELL POWERLINE SNOWMO/SKI	1.9	SNOW	-	-	-
RIM VIEW CONNECTOR	1.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	-
LAST CHANCE TIE	1.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
HIGHTOWER	1.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
CLIFF LAKES	1.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
NICHOLS CREEK	1.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
BATTLEMENT TRAIL C	1.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
MARYLAND CREEK	1.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
SKYWAY SKI SCALES LAKE RD	1.8	SNOW	-	-	-
WEST MILLER CREEK	1.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	Yes
SKYWAY SKI VISTA VALLEY	1.8	SNOW	-	-	-
BURN	1.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
NICHOLS CREEK	1.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
COTTONWOOD	1.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
BARON LAKE	1.7	IMPORTED COMPACTED MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
DEEP CREEK RIDGE	1.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
LOST SOLAR	1.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
EAST MARVINE	1.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
MIDDLE MILLER	1.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
CHERRY CREEK	1.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
COLTER LAKE GUEST RANCH CON	1.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
CROOKS PARK	1.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
WILD COW PARK	1.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
WINDY POINT BYPASS	1.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
GRIFFITH SKI CUTOFF	1.5	SNOW	-	-	-
LOST SOLAR	1.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
ELK PARK	1.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
WILD COW PARK	1.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
CRAG CREST NRT	1.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
SKYWAY SKI VISTA RIDGE	1.5	SNOW	-	-	-
SKYWAY SKI SUMMIT	1.5	SNOW	-	-	-
FOWLER BENCH	1.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
LOST BOY	1.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
HADLEY POINT	1.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
EAST NO NAME	1.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
PROSPECT DRAW	1.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
WEST MILLER RIM	1.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
OYSTER LAKE	1.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
BLOODSWORTH	1.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
MIDDLE MILLER CREEK	1.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
CHERRY CREEK CONNECTOR	1.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	Yes	-
FOWLER BENCH	1.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
MESA CREEK	1.3	IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL	-	Yes	-
WEST MILLER CREEK	1.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	Yes
OYSTER LAKE	1.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
PROSPECT DRAW	1.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
MIRROR LAKE	1.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
CATTLE CREEK	1.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
YOUNGS CREEK CONNECTOR	1.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
LIONS	1.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	Yes	-
SOUTH BRANCH	1.3	SNOW	-	-	-
COUNTY LINE SKI OUTER LIMITS	1.3	SNOW	-	-	-
CUTOVER	1.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
MESA LAKE SHORE	1.3	IMPORTED COMPACTED MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
MIDDLE THOMPSON	1.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
UTE LAKE	1.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
MARYLAND CREEK	1.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
LAST CHANCE	1.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
FLAG CREEK	1.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
BURN	1.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
DEATH VALLEY	1.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
BULL CREEK CUTOFF	1.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
COLD SPRING LOOP	1.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
EAST BEAVER	1.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
HUNTSMAN RIDGE	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
LEON LAKE	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
COUNTY LINE SKI KANNAH X-ING	1.1	SNOW	-	-	-
UTE CREEK	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
BOILER CREEK	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
BATTLEMENT TRAIL B	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
FLAG CREEK	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
MIDDLE THOMPSON	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
UTE - MEADOW	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
GOBBLERS KNOB	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
UTE CREEK	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
WEST SALT CREEK	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
BIG MARVINE PEAK	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
HADLEY GULCH	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
RED CANYON	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
BRUSH CREEK	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
WELLS RIDGE ROAD	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
FOWLER BENCH	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
EAST MARVINE	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
LOST LAKE	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
DIVIDE	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
BEAVER CREEK TRAIL	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
MCCLURE PASS X-C SKI	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
LILY LAKE	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	Yes
CRAG TO COBBETT	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
FOWLER BENCH	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
LAST CHANCE	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
OYSTER LAKE	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
DOE CREEK	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
PROSPECT DRAW	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
T I CUTOFF	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
FAWN CREEK	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
SWEETWATER	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
PARK CREEK	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
RAVEN	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	Yes
BATTLEMENT	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
GLACIER SPRINGS CUTOFF	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
EAST FORK	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
HILL CREEK	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
FLAG CREEK	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
Unnamed	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	Yes	-
CLARK POINT	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	Yes	-
BIG RIDGE	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
UTE CREEK	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
NORTH ELK	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
BLAIR LAKE	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
ELK PARK	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
LOST SOLAR	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
MUSKRAT LAKES	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
BURN	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
SPRING CREEK TO BOILER CREEK	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
W. ELK STOCK DRIVEWAY	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
UTE CREEK	0.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
LEON LAKE	0.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
MARVINE	0.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
FOWLER CREEK	0.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
MARVINE	0.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
YELLOW HORSE	0.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
GOOSEBERRY CREEK	0.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
SILVER SPRUCE	0.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
BOUNDARY CUTOFF	0.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
WAGON WHEEL	0.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
EAST BEAVER	0.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
WAGON WHEEL	0.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
SWEETWATER	0.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
NORTH ELK	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
PINE ISLE LAKE	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
WEST MARVINE	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
CARPENTER	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
HILL CREEK	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
WELLS RIDGE ROAD	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
SKYWAY SKI WINSLOW	0.6	SNOW	-	-	-
PROSPECT DRAW	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
BATTLEMENT TRAIL G	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
Unnamed	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	Yes	-
CLIFF LAKES	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
SKYWAY SKI ARROYO	0.5	SNOW	-	-	-
WEST MARVINE	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
T I CUTOFF	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
LOWER DIPSY DOODLE	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
BIG MARVINE PEAK	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
SPRING CAVE	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
BIG FISH	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
NORTH ELK	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
DEEP CREEK RIDGE EAST	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
CACHE CREEK	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
DEEP CREEK RIDGE	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
NORTH ELK	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
OYSTER LAKE	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
EAST NO NAME	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
BLAIR LAKE	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
MUSKRAT LAKES	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
LOST SOLAR	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
CATTLE CREEK	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
OYSTER LAKE	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
COBBETT LAKE	0.4	IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
COLTER LAKE GUEST RANCH CON	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
BOULDER LAKE	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
BATTLEMENT	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
PAPOOSE CREEK	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
SISSY	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
ZIG ZAG	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
BIG FISH	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
TRAPPERS LAKE	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
COLD SPRING SPUR	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
LOST BOY	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
BURN	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
SCALES LAKE	0.3	CRUSHED AGGREGATE OR GRAVEL	-	Yes	-
GRAND MESA DISCOVERY	0.3	IMPORTED COMPACTED MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
MARVINE	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
GILLEY LAKE	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
PARK CREEK	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
SWEETWATER	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
CUT-OFF TO MANSFIELD	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
COBBETT TO WARD	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
CAYTON GULCH	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
BATTLEMENT CONNECTOR F	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
BEAVER CREEK TRAIL	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
MIDDLE MILLER CREEK	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
HORSESHOE LAKE	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
SOUTH FORK	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	Yes
MARY LOCH LAKE	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
BURRO MOUNTAIN	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
BRADERICH/SOUTH THOMPSON	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
THREE FORKS	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
SKYWAY SKI WILLS HILL	0.2	SNOW	-	-	-
BULL CREEK CUTOFF	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
BATTLEMENT CONNECTOR D	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
CLIFF LAKES	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
SOUTH MILLER RIM	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
BIG MARVINE PEAK	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
T I CUTOFF	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
MUSKRAT LAKES	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
BIG FISH	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
GILLEY LAKE	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
NICHOLS CREEK	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
EAST MARVINE	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
TROUT LAKE	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
BOUNDARY ROAD	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
HADLEY POINT	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
NORTH ELK	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
LAKE FORK	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
FOWLER BENCH	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
SPRING CAVE	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
Unnamed	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	Yes	-
THREE FORKS	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
ZIG ZAG	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
CRAG CREST NRT	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
GILLEY LAKE	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
PROSPECT DRAW	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
NORTH ELK	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
DOE CREEK	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
PROSPECT DRAW	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
Unnamed	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	Yes	-
SOUTH FORK	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	Yes
CUT-OFF TO MANSFIELD	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
HILL CREEK	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
FOWLER CREEK	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
MARVINE	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
TRAPPERS LAKE	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
WILD COW PARK	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
BATTLEMENT TRAIL E	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
WAGON WHEEL	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
EAST MARVINE	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
FAWN CREEK	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
SWEETWATER	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
WAGON WHEEL	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
EAST MARVINE	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
CRATER LAKE JEEP CAMP LOOP	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
BIG MARVINE PEAK	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
FAWN CREEK	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
FOWLER BENCH	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
OIL WELL POWERLINE SNOWMO/SKI	0.1	SNOW	-	-	-
NICHOLS CREEK	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
SWEETWATER	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
BLAIR LAKE	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes

Historical Trends - Rifle

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

Population

Median Household Income

Year	Population	Median Income
2013	9,499	$51,998
2015	9,570	$54,175
2017	9,748	$61,696
2019	9,811	$66,319
2021	10,518	$72,935
2023	10,610	$80,629

Museums in Rifle

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
RIFLE CREEK MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		9706254862	$8,395
NEW CASTLE HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	116 N 4TH STREET	9709842116
RIFLE HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	300 WEST 5TH STREET	9706656480
SILT HISTORICAL PARK & MUSEUM	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		9708765801
SILT HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	707 ORCHARD AVENUE	9708765801

Libraries in Rifle

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
GARFIELD COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT	207 EAST AVENUE	0.0	661,064

Farmers Markets in Rifle

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Eagle Springs Organic Farmer's Market at Eagle Springs Crossing	1733 Railroad Ave	01/01/2014 to 12/31/2014		Yes	Visit
Rifle Centennial Market	Centennial Park 300 West 5th Street				Visit

Hotels in Rifle

3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Comfort Inn & Suites

Hampton Inn & Suites Rifle

La Quinta Inn & Suites Rifle

Restaurants in Rifle

9 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Arby’s

Brickhouse

Cafe 168

Dickey's Barbeque Pit

Jalisco

Mi Lindo Nayarit

Rib City Grill

Tapatio's Family Mexican Restaurant

Thai Sushi

Cafes in Rifle

6 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

La Baja

Mamas

Rama's Bistro

Sip Sit Shop

Tutti Frutti

Whistle Pig

Cinemas in Rifle

2 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Brenden Rifle 7

Rifle Creek Theatre

Theatres in Rifle

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

The Ute Theater

Gas Stations in Rifle

5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

City Market

Maverik

Maverik Rifle #5031 East Pumps

Maverik Rifle #5031 West Pumps

Banks in Rifle

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Alpine Bank

Gyms in Rifle

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Rifle Climbing Center

Nursing Homes in Rifle

2 nursing homes and rehabilitation centers (CMS data).

Facility	Ownership	Beds	Residents	Overall	Health	Staffing	Quality	Phone
E DENE MOORE CARE CENTER 701 EAST 5TH STREET	Government - Hospital district	57	49	5/5	-	4/5	5/5	9706251514
COLORADO STATE VETERANS NURSING HOME-RIFLE 851 EAST 5TH STREET	Government - State	89	65	3/5	-	5/5	3/5	9706250842

Pharmacies in Rifle

2 pharmacies and drugstores.

Pharmacy	Address	Phone
CITY MARKET	1320 RAILROAD AVENUE	970-625-9420
WAL-MART SUPERCENTER - 5232	1000 AIRPORT ROAD	970-625-8931

EV Charging Stations in Rifle

Name	Address	Network	Level 2	DC Fast	Connectors	Access
Sonic Drive-In - Tesla Supercharger	675 Wapiti Ct	Tesla		12	TESLA	public
KUM & GO RIFLE PL1	705 Taugenbaugh Boulevard	ChargePoint Network		1	CHADEMO J1772COMBO	public
KUM & GO RIFLE PL2	705 Taugenbaugh Boulevard	ChargePoint Network		1	CHADEMO J1772COMBO	public
KUM & GO RIFLE PL3	705 Taugenbaugh Boulevard	ChargePoint Network		1	CHADEMO J1772COMBO	public
KUM & GO RIFLE PL4	705 Taugenbaugh Boulevard	ChargePoint Network		1	CHADEMO J1772COMBO	public
1217 Howard Ave	1217 Howard Ave	LIVINGSTON	4		J1772	public
Colorado Mountain College - Rifle	3695 Airport Rd	Non-Networked	2		J1772	public

Cell Towers in Rifle

Address	Structure Type	Height (ft)
(North Rifle) 447 County Road 233	LTOWER	62
3490 COUNTY RD 302 (10354)	LTOWER	32
3490 COUNTY RD 302 (10354)	LTOWER	32
Couty Road 316, 2 miles SE of Rifle (10349)	LTOWER	16
Couty Road 316, 2 miles SE of Rifle (10349)	LTOWER	16

Fire Stations in Rifle

Name	Address	Type	Active Firefighters	Volunteers	Phone
Colorado River Fire Rescue	1850 Railroad AVE	Mostly career			970-625-1243

Power Plants Near Rifle

Name	Type	Primary Fuel	Capacity (MW)	Status
RIFLE GENERATING STATION	NATURAL GAS FIRED COMBINED CYCLE	221112	-107.7	OP
WWRF SOLAR PLANT	SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC	221114	-107.8	OP
OAK LEAF SOLAR XXXII (CSG)	SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC	221114	-107.8	OP

Bridges in Rifle

Type	Kind	Year Built	Length (ft)	Daily Traffic	Condition
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1976	239	16,438	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	1976	445	16,434	F
Tee Beam	Prestressed concrete	1989	146	11,136	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1975	82	10,500	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1975	82	10,500	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1977	71	10,500	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1977	71	10,500	G
Tee Beam	Concrete continuous	1975	139	10,000	F
Tee Beam	Concrete continuous	1975	139	10,000	G
Culvert	Steel	1987	36	8,800	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1975	206	8,500	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1975	206	8,500	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1975	505	8,500	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1975	505	8,500	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	1975	189	8,500	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	1975	189	8,500	F
Culvert	Concrete	1980	25	5,700	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1954	159	5,007	F
Slab	Prestressed concrete	2004	64	3,687	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1931	122	3,547	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	2000	62	2,790	F
Box Beam (Single/Spread)	Prestressed concrete continuous	1977	277	2,053	F
Slab	Wood or Timber	1999	30	1,308	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1977	102	721	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1984	112	684	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Concrete	1965	27	470	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1975	68	372	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	2006	61	36	F

Correctional Facilities in Rifle

Name	Address	Type	Population	Capacity	Status
RIFLE CORRECTIONAL CENTER	200 COUNTY ROAD 219	STATE	192	192	OPEN
GARFIELD COUNTY COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS FACILITY	0244 COUNTY ROAD 333A	COUNTY	-999	60	OPEN

Airports Near Rifle

29 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Garfield County Regional Airport	RIL	Medium Airport
Boeing Field	-	Small Airport
Cridler Field	-	Small Airport
Deanda Airport	-	Small Airport
Doctors Mesa Airport	-	Small Airport
Dry Pen Airport	-	Small Airport
Eden Ranch Airport	-	Small Airport
Flight Trak Airport	-	Small Airport
Flying Dog Ranch Airstrip	-	Small Airport
Flying W No.2 Airport	-	Small Airport
Flying W Ranch Airport	-	Small Airport
Force Ranch Airport	-	Small Airport
Glen-Aspen Airport	-	Small Airport
Glenwood Springs Municipal Airport	GWS	Small Airport
Hostetler Airport	-	Small Airport
Juniper Hills Airport	-	Small Airport
Marble Airstrip	-	Small Airport
Meeker Airport	-	Small Airport
Mesawood Airpark	-	Small Airport
Montemadeira Ii Airport	-	Small Airport
North Fork Valley Airport	WPO	Small Airport
Omega 1 Airport	-	Small Airport
Phylcon Ranch Airport	-	Small Airport
Redlands Airport	-	Small Airport
Spruce Point Tree Farm LLC Airport	-	Small Airport
Tract C-A-84 Mesa Airport	-	Small Airport
Ward Creek Airport	-	Small Airport
West Divide Airport	-	Small Airport
Widner Airport	-	Small Airport

Grocery Stores in Rifle

10 grocery stores.

Store	Type	Address
Azteca Super Market Inc	Grocery Store	1733 Railroad Ave
Carniceria Los Nogales	Convenience Store	160 E 26th St
Carniceria San Jose	Grocery Store	1900 Railroad Ave
City Market 443	Super Store	1320 Railroad Ave
El Mercadito	Convenience Store	2000 Railroad Ave
Maverik 5011	Convenience Store	120 E 1st St
Maverik 5012	Convenience Store	120 E 26th St
Maverik 5031	Convenience Store	705 Taughenbaugh Blvd
Rifle Farmers Market	Farmers and Markets	612 Railroad Ave
Walmart SC 5232	Super Store	1000 Airport Rd

DOL Wage Violations in Rifle

21 employers with DOL wage violations totaling $385,888 in back wages owed to 418 employees.

Violations

$385,888

Back Wages Owed

418

Employees Owed

Data from the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division (WHD) enforcement actions since FY 2005.

Employer	Severity	Parent Company	ZIP	Industry	Cases	Back Wages	Per Employee	Employees
Big H Water Service	-	-	81650	-	1	$99,697	$1,690	59
Slash EV Ranch	-	-	81650	-	1	$86,461	$17,292	5
HP Traffic Control	-	-	81650	-	1	$61,425	$1,920	32
Flint Energy Services, Inc.	-	-	81650	-	1	$37,098	$328	113
LOV Ranch	-	-	81650	-	1	$29,698	$7,425	4
K&M Food Service	-	-	81650	-	1	$16,212	$1,351	12
Questar	-	-	81650	-	1	$10,833	$1,204	9
TD Productions	-	-	81650	-	1	$10,000	$1,667	6
CSI	-	-	81650	-	1	$7,174	$1,794	4
Rocky Mountain SER Head Start-Rifle	-	-	81650	-	1	$4,102	$820	5
SOS Staffing	-	-	81650	-	1	$3,648	$281	13
Centennial Suites	-	-	81650	-	1	$3,588	$598	6
Hampton Inn & Suites	-	Hilton Worldwide	81650	-	1	$3,319	$221	15
Arctic Catering	-	-	81650	-	1	$3,095	$1,032	3
Buckskin Motel	-	-	81650	-	1	$2,943	$2,943	1
Fiesta Guadalajara Mexican Restaurant - Rifle	-	-	81650	-	1	$2,778	$185	15
Skip McDonald Enterprises, LLC	-	-	81650	-	1	$2,355	$471	5
Subway - Rifle North	-	Subway	81650	-	1	$798	$16	51
Subway - Rifle Main	-	Subway	81650	-	1	$435	$16	28
Dirty Jerry's Casing Service, LLC	-	-	81650	-	1	$180	$90	2
Sonic - Rifle	-	-	81650	-	1	$50	$2	30

Churches & Religious Organizations in Rifle

14 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH	337 WHITERIVER AVE
CHURCH OF CHRIST OF RIFLE INC	435 PREFONTAINE AVE
CHURCH OF GOD OF PROPHECY BIBLE PLACE	437 W 8TH ST
CROSSROADS BAPTIST CHURCH	337 WHITERIVER AVE
EMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH	652 E 5TH ST
FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD	550 E 5TH ST
FULL GOSPEL FELLOWSHIP OF CHURCHES AND MINISTERS INTL INC	1420 ACCESS RD
GARFIELD CALVARY CHAPEL	1434 DOGWOOD DR
GARFIELD PRISON CHAPLAIN MINISTRY	PO BOX 1074
NEW LIFE FELLOWSHIP	2090 WHITERIVER AVE
RIFLE SOUTHERN BAPTIST CHURCH INC	PO BOX 306
RIOS DE AGUA VIVA INC	1252 COUNTY ROAD 294
ST MARY CATHOLIC PARISH IN RIFLE	PO BOX 191
TEEPEE BIBLE CAMP	7802 COUNTY ROAD 319

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Frequently Asked Questions About Rifle

What is the population of Rifle?

Rifle has a population of 10,466 residents and is located in Colorado. The population density is 1,493 people per square mile, spread across 5.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 32.3 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 47.7% female and 52.3% male.

Is Rifle expensive to live in?

Rifle 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 $80,629, 7% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $377,900 (34% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,231 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.7x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Rifle safe?

The violent crime rate in Rifle is 388 per 100,000 residents, above the national average of 380. Prospective residents should research specific neighborhoods, as crime rates can vary significantly within the city. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,259 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Rifle receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Rifle?

Rifle has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 25°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 330 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 10.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 41.

How is the job market in Rifle?

Rifle has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.4%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,241. There are 3,052 business establishments in the area, including 228 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 30 minutes, and 6.2% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Rifle?

The median home value in Rifle is $377,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $487,994. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,231. Fair market rent is $1,161 for a 1-bedroom and $1,429 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 70.6%. The average annual property tax is $4,523.

How are the schools in Rifle?

Schools in Rifle score 5.4 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 18.1% of adults in Rifle hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 86.5% have completed high school. 4.3% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Rifle?

The obesity rate in Rifle is 24.6% (below the national rate of 32.1%). 13.3% of adults are smokers. 20.7% are physically inactive. 21.4% of residents report depression. 17.5% lack health insurance (above the national rate). 83.2% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,323.

What is transportation like in Rifle?

The average commute in Rifle is 30 minutes. 75.6% of workers drive alone to work, and 6.2% work from home.

What are the demographics of Rifle?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Rifle is 70.4% White, 1.4% Hispanic or Latino. 70.1% of residents speak only English at home, while 29.9% speak Spanish. 4.9% of the population are military veterans. 8.7% of residents have a disability. 82.8% have health insurance coverage.

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