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Rio Blanco County Quality of Life

 HEALTH CARE
 
 SOURCE OF DATA 
Number of Hospitals
1
Town of Rangely
Number of Beds per Thousand People
12.3/1000
Town of Rangely
Number of Physicians & Dentists
3
Town of Rangely
HOSPITAL DESCRIPTION:
Caring and compassion are hallmarks at Rangely District Hospital. This small, rural facility offers inpatient, swing bed, ER (Level IV Trauma), ambulance, outpatient services, home health, physical therapy, and family practice physician's clinic.
 HOUSING COSTS
 
 SOURCE OF DATA 
Median Price for a Single Family Home
$94,700

US Census 2000

Average Residential Monthly Rent
$399
US Census 2000

 

 CLIMATE
 
 SOURCE OF DATA 
Average Number of Days of Sunshine
300+

Town of Rangely

Average High/Low Temps for Winter
34/6 (Jan)
Town of Rangely
Average High/Low Temps for Summer
91/55 (July)
Town of Rangely
Average Humidity
minimal
Town of Rangely
Average Annual Precipitation
26.3"
Town of Rangely

 

RECREATION
Rio Blanco County abounds in recreational opportunities, including:
  • BLM Lands—Rangely is surrounded by a vast playground of BLM land, providing many opportunities for ATV enthusiasts, hunters, fishermen and anyone who enjoys the outdoors.
  • Canyon Pintado—A National Historic District located just south of Rangely, this area is a treasure trove of ancient rock art from the Fremont and Ute Indians.
  • Cedar Ridges Golf Course–This beautiful 9-hole course located within the city limits of Rangely is perfect for a day of relaxation at a reasonable price.
  • Kenney Reservoir—Just 5 miles East of Rangely, Kenney Reservoir offers boating, fishing, water skiing and picnicking.
  • Dinosaur National Monument—Located 15 miles north of Rangely, Dinosaur National Monument is nationally renowned for its vast array of dinosaur fossils and its beauty and recreation possibilities.
  • Rangely Recreation Center—The center is easily accessibly in town and provides an Olympic-sized indoor swimming pool, racquetball courts, a weight room and a sauna.
  • White River—Passing through Rangely, the river provides easy access to fishing and canoeing.
   

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