The United States Department of Agriculture has rated the natural amenities of this region. On a scale of one to seven, Rio Blanco county is rated a 5. The average temperature during the month of June is 66.9℉ and the average temperature in January is 21.6℉. The typical humidity of this area is approximately 21% and the area covered by water is 0.06%. The overall influence score for Rio Blanco is 9.
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Rio Blanco County is located in the northwestern part of Colorado. According to the US Census Bureau, the county had a population of 6,737 as of 2019. About 78.6% of the population is white, 0.3% is African American, 1.1% is Native American, 0.2% is Asian, 0.1% is Pacific Islander, and 19.7% is Hispanic or Latino.
The median household income in Rio Blanco County is $63,711 and the median home value is $185,100. The cost of living in the county is 8.9% lower than the national average. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2%.
People living in Rio Blanco County enjoy a wide range of outdoor activities such as fishing, hiking, camping and horseback riding. The county has a total area of 2,346 square miles and offers plenty of open space for recreation and exploration. The climate is semi-arid with cold winters and warm summers.
USDA Rural Development staff are dedicated to assisting rural Colorado communities through housing, business, and community programs. Their mission is to increase economic opportunity and improve the quality of life for all rural Americans.Featured Property from USDA Loan Eligible Regions of Colorado
Colorado Rural Development has a state office located in Denver and six field offices located in Alamosa, Cortez, Craig, Delta, Las Animas and Wray.
USDA Rural Development
Denver Federal Center
PO Box 25426
Building 56, Room E-2300
Denver, CO 80225
Phone: (720) 544-2903
Toll Free: (800) 424-6214