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Rico, CO
Town in Dolores County, Colorado.
Population
414
Land area
0.7sq mi
People per sq mi
610
ZIP codes
0
Rico and its ZIP codes
Rico at a glance
- Rico is about 11 times as dense as Colorado as a whole.
Local data for Rico, CO
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Dolores County. PPP loans are for Rico.
Unemployment rate
5.4%
Aug 2026, +1.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$41,308
526 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$42,287
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$16.1M
FY 2026, $6,914 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Rico, CO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
1,763
Countywide, mostly winter weather
Flood insurance policies
4
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
77° / 0°F
20.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Rico, CO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
28.5%
U.S. 33.3% -4.8 pts
Diabetes
9.9%
U.S. 12.1% -2.2 pts
Smoking
16.4%
U.S. 12.8% +3.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.1%
U.S. 11.1% -1.0 pts
Cities near Rico
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| OphirTown | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| Mountain VillageTown | 20 mi | 3.3 |
| TellurideTown | 20 mi | 2.2 |
| SawpitTown | 21 mi | 0 |
| SilvertonTown | 22 mi | 0.8 |
| PlacervilleCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 0.8 |
| MancosTown | 28 mi | 0.6 |
| DoloresTown | 30 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Rico, CO in?
- Rico is in Dolores County, Colorado.
- What is the population of Rico, CO?
- About 414 people live in Rico, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Rico?
- Nearby places include Ophir (16 mi), Mountain Village (20 mi), Telluride (20 mi), Sawpit (21 mi), Silverton (22 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023