Eviction Risk Score
Very Low
#56
of 64 CO counties
3.1 / 10
#56 of 64 counties in Colorado for landlord eviction risk.
County brief·Updated June 2, 2026
Rio Blanco County, Colorado Eviction Risk: Low
2 incorporated cities and unincorporated areas. The county Eviction Risk Score is held aloft by the city of Meeker (3.2) and a small number of dense urban cores. Rent-control coverage varies by city.
County Risk Score3.1/ 10 · Low
Cities tracked2municipalities
Census tracts2scored
Population5kLiving in 2 cities
Income spent on rent25.1%avg renter household
Average rent$877/ month
How Rio Blanco County ranks in Colorado
Cost of living
High
#13
of 51 states (statewide)
103.1 index
Colorado ranks #13 of 51 states on overall cost of living (3.1% more expensive than the U.S. avg).
Housing services cost
Very High
#5
of 51 states (statewide)
127.4 index
Colorado ranks #5 of 51 states on housing services (27.4% more expensive than the U.S. avg).
Income spent on rent
Very Low
#54
of 64 CO counties
25.1% of income
#54 of 64 counties in Colorado on % of income spent on rent.
Cities in Rio Blanco County
Sorted by Eviction Risk Score · highest first
| City↕ | Population↕ | Risk↕ | % income on rent↕ | Average rent↕ | Lean↕ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Meeker | 2,580 | 3.2 | 26.4% | $981 | Rep |
| 002 | Rangely | 2,466 | 2.9 | 23.8% | $770 | Rep |
County heatmap
Local landlord context
One county, multiple regulatory regimes.
Rio Blanco County spans 2 cities serving approximately 5,046 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 3.1/10. The county voted Republican by 67.7 points in 2020.
Risk varies city-by-city. The table above shows exact scores, population, and average rent for every municipality. Click any city for the full sub-score breakdown, including local political climate, rent-control exposure, tenant organizing strength, and typical eviction cost and timeline.
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Where eviction risk concentrates in Rio Blanco County
Top cities by population
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Rio Blanco County
Q1
How is the Rio Blanco County eviction risk score computed?
Each of the 2 cities in the county is independently scored on nine sub-factors. The county-wide 3.1/10 average reflects a population-weighted mean of those municipal scores.
Q2
Does Rio Blanco County have rent control?
Rent control is determined by state law and city ordinance. Colorado state framework applies. See the Colorado eviction laws rent-control guide for details.
Q3
What is the political climate in Rio Blanco County?
Rio Blanco County voted Republican by 67.7 points in 2020.