Parachute, CO

Parachute is a small town in Colorado with a population of 1,513. Residents earn $58,910 per year, which is 22% below the national average.

2.4 /5.0

C Fair

1,513 Population 661/sq mi density

$58,910 Median Income $26,986 per capita

$269,500 Home Value $415,400 Zillow

$1,050 Median Rent 26.9% income on rent

47°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr

1,422 Violent Crime/100K 3,022 property/100K

Overall

2.4 / 5.0

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

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Economy

2.9 / 5.0

$58,910 median income, 10.6% unemployment

Affordability

4.1 / 5.0

$269,500 home value, $1,050/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

1,422 violent crimes/100K (274% above avg)

Education

1.8 / 5.0

9.4% bachelor's degree or higher

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Mines

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1 mining sites from the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) found near Parachute, CO.

Name	Description
Colony Oil Shale Project	Oil Shale - Underground (Abandoned)