At a Glance
Median Income
$80,629
$33,827 per capita
Home Value
$377,900
Zillow: $502,258
Median Rent
$1,231/mo
26.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
302/100K
1,009/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.1%
86.5% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
3.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.6%
13.3% smoking rate
How Rifle Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rifle's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Rifle a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Rifle residents earn a median household income of $80,629 , which is 7% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,827. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,052 business establishments, including 228 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rifle is $377,900 , 34% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $502,258. Median rent is $1,231/month, with 26.2% 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 1986.
Safety & Crime
Rifle reports 302 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 21% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,009/100K.
Education
18.1% of adults in Rifle hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(46% below the national average).
86.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rifle has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 10.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 49.
Data Overview
People
Population10,466
Median Age32.3 yrs
Density1,493/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born14.7%
Veterans4.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$80,629
Per Capita$33,827
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty3.2%
County GDP$5,011M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,241
Housing
A
Home Value$377,900
Rent$1,231
Ownership70.6%
Zillow$502,258
Housing Units3,744
Rent Burden26.2%
Crime
F
Violent302/100K
Property1,009/100K
Health
Obesity24.6%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking13.3%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death6,090/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain10.7 in/yr
AQI49 (Good)
Elevation5,554 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.1%
High School+86.5%
Graduate+4.3%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 48% / D 50%
Commute30 min
Broadband93.5%
Internet Speed70 Mbps
EV Stations15
Libraries6
Did You Know?
Rifle was founded in 1882.
The median home in Rifle was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is Eagle County Regional (46 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.418 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
8.6% of the population has a disability.
14.7% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 228 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.