COLORADO RIVER VALLEY
ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
PARTNERSHIP
Parachute • Battlement Mesa • Rifle • Silt • New Castle • Garfield County
BETTER JOBS CLOSER TO HOME
Healthy Communities, Economic Prosperity & Upward Mobility for All
A NEW VISION OF ECONOMIC PROSPERITY FOR THE NEXT 40 YEARS...
The Colorado River Valley Economic Development Partnership (CRVEDP) is a coalition of regional stakeholders dedicated to building community, upward mobility and regional prosperity throughout West Garfield County.
Working closely with state agencies, municipal & county government, higher learning institutions, & public/private partners across the region— our work is focused on cultivating an affordable and innovative economic landscape ideal for good-paying jobs, entrepreneurial ecosystems, workforce training, outdoor recreation, sustainable food systems, affordable housing, quality healthcare, social services, biodiversity, multi-cultural belonging, and opportunities for upward mobility for all West Garfield County residents.
Parachute, Colorado (Source: WorldPopulationReview.com)
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Average Household Income $51,986
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Growth Rate Since 2020 Census 4.32%​
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Median Rental Costs $854/mo
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Median House Value $194,600
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Median Age 32.8 Males | 31 Females
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Poverty Rate 20.62%
Battlement Mesa, Colorado (Source: WorldPopulationReview.com)
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Average Household Income $84,583
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Growth Rate Since 2020 Census 3.57%​
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Median Rental Costs $774/mo
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Median House Value $207,200
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Median Age 32.2 Males | 40.9 Females
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Poverty Rate 4.17%
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Rifle, Colorado (Source: WorldPopulationReview.com)
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Average Household Income $73,113
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Growth Rate Since 2020 Census 2.41%​
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Median Rental Costs $1,040/mo
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Median House Value $275,700
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Median Age 32.4 Males | 30.5 Females
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Poverty Rate 7.55%
New Castle, Colorado (Source: WorldPopulationReview.com)
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Average Household Income $103,058
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Growth Rate Since 2020 Census 1.63%​
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Median Rental Costs $1,377/mo
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Median House Value $384,800
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Median Age 32.2 Males | 31.5 Females
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Poverty Rate 4.10%
US Military​
High-Altitude ARNG Aviation, Colorado Army National Guard​
Colorado Army National Guard, Grand Junction
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Aviation Fire Fighting​
Colorado Center of Excellence for Advanced Technology Aerial Firefighting​
National Interagency Fire Center, Great Basin Smokejumpers
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Official Municipal Websites
Parachute​
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Rural Economic Development
Associated Governments of Northwest Colorado (AGNC)
Regional Economic Development Updates (AGNC)
Aspen Institute's Community Strategies Group, Thrive Rural Framework
Aspen Institute's Financial Security Program
Aspen Institute's Economic Opportunities Program
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Global Market Trends
Air Sports Equipment Market Trends (2022 - 2030)
Ultralight & Lightweight Aircraft Market Trends (2022 - 2028)
Beginner's Guide to "Air Sports"
Colorado Department of Transportation Division of Aeronautics
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Manufacturing
Silt, Colorado (Source: WorldPopulationReview.com)
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Average Household Income $70,974
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Growth Rate Since 2020 Census 3.45%​
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Median Rental Costs $1,439/mo
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Median House Value $301,900
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Median Age 30.8 Males | 31.5 Females
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Poverty Rate 7.74%
Garfield County, Colorado Local Weather
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Garfield County Economic Update​
Colorado Mesa University, Q1 2022
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2020 United States Census Bureau
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Regional Industry Reports
Strategic Airport Competitive Economic Development
Final Study and Financial Operations Pro-Forma Plan, 2010
Garfield County Economic Overview
Colorado Workforce Center, 2022
Garfield County Comprehensive Plan 2030 | Housing Appendix
Garfield County, 2022
West Mountain Regional Housing Coalition
Serving Pitkin, Eagle, and Garfield Counties, 2022
Office of Economic Development & International Trade
Key Industries of Colorado, 2022
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K-12 Schools
Post-Secondary Schools
Colorado Northwestern Community College
CMC First Responders & Public Safety
Educational Pathways to Innovative Careers (EPIC)​
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Regional Transportation Hub
Rifle Garfield County Airport Elevation 5,536'
Eagle County Regional Airport Elevation 6,547'
Alpine Flight Pilot Training, Gypsum | Eagle County
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Public Lands
White River National Forest, USFS​
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Key Partnering Colorado Agencies
Office of Economic Development & International Trade (OEDIT)
Department of Local Affairs (DOLA)
Colorado Department of Labor & Employment (CDLE)
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Hospitals & Health Care
Grand River Health Clinic West, Parachute / Battlement Mesa
Grand River Health, Rifle Hospital District
Valley View Hospital, Glenwood Springs
Aspen Valley Hospital, Aspen
St. Mary's Medical Center, Grand Junction
Grand Junction VA Medical Center, Grand Junction
Mountain Family Health Centers
State Designated Trauma Centers
Click to Explore Google Earth
Aviation Industry Case Study: Feedback Survey
REGIONAL PARTNERS
