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Rangely, CO

Town in Rio Blanco County, Colorado.

Population

2,466

Land area

4.4sq mi

People per sq mi

563

ZIP codes

0

Rangely and its ZIP codes

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Rangely at a glance

  • Rangely is about 9.9 times as dense as Colorado as a whole.
  • The median household income is $66,389, 30% below the Colorado median of $95,470.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $187,400 (65% below Colorado) and median rent is $770 a month.

Local data for Rangely, CO

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Rangely, CO, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$66,389

Poverty rate

14.6%

Median home value

$187,400

Median rent

$770/mo

Homeownership

74.0%

Bachelor's or higher

18.4%

Median age

33.3

Average commute

9.9 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (443), Irish Americans (219), Scottish Americans (84).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Rio Blanco County. PPP loans are for Rangely.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.5%

Sep 2026, +1.2 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$64,175

2,861 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$65,123

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$43.3M

FY 2026, $6,629 per person

Rio Blanco County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Rangely, CO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone71.8%
  • Carpooled9.4%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked9.9%
  • Bicycle1.6%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.1%
  • Worked from home6.2%

Average one-way commute: 9.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Rangely, CO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Very Low

Top: landslide

Storm events since 1996

2,553

Countywide, mostly winter weather

Flood insurance policies

15

0.4% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

93° / 3°F

10.9 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Rangely, CO, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

26.0%

U.S. 33.3% -7.3 pts

Diabetes

8.2%

U.S. 12.1% -3.9 pts

Smoking

13.4%

U.S. 12.8% +0.6 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

10.0%

U.S. 11.1% -1.1 pts

Cities near Rangely

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
DinosaurTown15 mi0.9
Bonanza, UTCensus-designated place21 mi2.8

Frequently asked questions

What county is Rangely, CO in?
Rangely is in Rio Blanco County, Colorado.
What is the population of Rangely, CO?
About 2,466 people live in Rangely, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Rangely?
Nearby places include Dinosaur (15 mi), Bonanza, UT (21 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023