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CO area data

Rico, CO

Rico, CO.

Population: 414 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$548,256
1-year appreciation
+10.2%
3-year appreciation
+14.7%
5-year appreciation
+38.3%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$548,256
House Price Index
675.7 (-1.4% YoY)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
105.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.9¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.20/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Very Low
Top hazards
avalanche, landslide, lightning

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
27.2 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
4
Nearest national park
Mesa Verde National Park (39 mi)
Nearest airport
Telluride Regional Airport (TEX) (19 mi)
Nearest major airport
Telluride Regional Airport (TEX) (19 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.8 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+59 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,981
Median annual property tax
$2,143
Households with broadband internet
64.0%

Employment & development

Total county employment
355
Average weekly wage
$871
Top industries (by employment)
Administrative Services, Wholesale Trade, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
10

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Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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