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Rifle, CO
City in Garfield County, Colorado.
Population
10,570
Land area
7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,509
ZIP codes
0
Rifle and its ZIP codes
Rifle at a glance
- Rifle is about 27 times as dense as Colorado as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 67th among 472 cities and towns in Colorado.
- The median household income is $80,000, 16% below the Colorado median of $95,470.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $413,500 (23% below Colorado) and median rent is $1,308 a month.
Local data for Rifle, CO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Rifle, CO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$80,000
Poverty rate
6.0%
Median home value
$413,500
Median rent
$1,308/mo
Homeownership
66.4%
Bachelor's or higher
19.4%
Median age
32.4
Average commute
30.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (3,813), German Americans (1,155), Irish Americans (600).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Garfield County. PPP loans are for Rifle.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Aug 2026, +0.8 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
Rifle, CO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.2%
- Carpooled14.5%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.9%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.2%
- Worked from home6.8%
Average one-way commute: 30.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Rifle, 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
92° / 13°F
10.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Rifle, CO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
24.5%
U.S. 33.3% -8.8 pts
Diabetes
8.1%
U.S. 12.1% -4.0 pts
Smoking
13.3%
U.S. 12.8% +0.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
17.4%
U.S. 11.1% +6.3 pts
Cities near Rifle
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SiltTown | 6.9 mi | 1.7 |
| New CastleTown | 14 mi | 2.5 |
| Battlement MesaCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 11.2 |
| ParachuteTown | 16 mi | 2.3 |
| ChacraCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.9 |
| CollbranTown | 23 mi | 0.6 |
| Glenwood SpringsCity | 24 mi | 5.8 |
| No NameCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 0.2 |
| CarbonateTown | 27 mi | 1 |
| De BequeTown | 28 mi | 2.8 |
| Cattle CreekCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 1.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Rifle, CO in?
- Rifle is in Garfield County, Colorado.
- What is the population of Rifle, CO?
- About 10,570 people live in Rifle, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Rifle?
- Nearby places include Silt (6.9 mi), New Castle (14 mi), Battlement Mesa (14 mi), Parachute (16 mi), Chacra (18 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023