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Parachute, CO
Town in Garfield County, Colorado.
Population
1,422
Land area
2.3sq mi
People per sq mi
622
ZIP codes
0
Parachute and its ZIP codes
Parachute at a glance
- Parachute is about 11 times as dense as Colorado as a whole.
- The median household income is $58,778, 38% below the Colorado median of $95,470.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $271,400 (50% below Colorado) and median rent is $1,073 a month.
Local data for Parachute, CO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Parachute, CO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$58,778
Poverty rate
27.5%
Median home value
$271,400
Median rent
$1,073/mo
Homeownership
50.7%
Bachelor's or higher
10.7%
Median age
26.1
Average commute
36.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (288), Irish Americans (238), Mexican Americans (155).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Garfield County. PPP loans are for Parachute.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Sep 2026, +0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$67,435
27,898 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$74,757
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$359M
FY 2026, $5,814 per person
How people get to work
Parachute, CO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone54.8%
- Carpooled23.7%
- Public transit0.9%
- Walked5.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home15.5%
Average one-way commute: 36.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Parachute, CO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
5,115
Countywide, mostly winter weather
Flood insurance policies
103
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 11°F
15.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Parachute, CO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
25.6%
U.S. 33.3% -7.7 pts
Diabetes
8.1%
U.S. 12.1% -4.0 pts
Smoking
15.3%
U.S. 12.8% +2.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.8%
U.S. 11.1% +3.7 pts
Cities near Parachute
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Battlement MesaCensus-designated place | 2.6 mi | 11.2 |
| De BequeTown | 13 mi | 2.8 |
| CollbranTown | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| RifleCity | 16 mi | 7 |
| SiltTown | 23 mi | 1.7 |
| PalisadeTown | 28 mi | 1.2 |
| New CastleTown | 30 mi | 2.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Parachute, CO in?
- Parachute is in Garfield County, Colorado.
- What is the population of Parachute, CO?
- About 1,422 people live in Parachute, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Parachute?
- Nearby places include Battlement Mesa (2.6 mi), De Beque (13 mi), Collbran (15 mi), Rifle (16 mi), Silt (23 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023