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Meeker, CO


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Meeker, Colorado

Meeker, Colorado, in Rio Blanco county, is 140 miles W of Boulder, Colorado (center to center) and 156 miles W of Denver, Colorado. As of the year 2000 census, 2,242 people lived in Meeker.

The People and Families of Meeker

In Meeker, about 61% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Meeker had a median family income of $43,529.

Political Inclinations

Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from Meeker.

Meeker Housing

An estimated 65% of living spaces in Meeker are occupied by their owners, not by renters. In general, the town offers inexpensive rents.

Commuting

In Meeker, 88% of commuters drive to work. You might spend less time in the car if you live in Meeker; people report shorter commutes than most.

High Points

Meeker strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Colorado):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 11%Meeker Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)		Top 14%Meeker Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Meeker, CO

Comparing Meeker to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Colorado (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men85
Well-Paid Single Women76
Age of the Population78
Male Share of the Population63
Children Under 5 Years Old65
Racial Diversity51
Senior Citizens57
Female Share of the Population58

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married67
Average Household Size44

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults85
Median Family Income75
People in Middle Class or Better55
People Above Poverty55

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times98
Working at Home97
Public Transportation Use86
Walking and Biking to Work74

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing98
Housing Recently Built86
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals86
People Living Alone88
Affordability of Property Taxes88
Affordability of Rents79

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime57
Low Violent Crime22
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