Parachute, Colorado
Quick Statistics
Parachute is a community in Garfield County, Colorado, home to about 1,422 people spread across 2.3 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $29,583 a year, and a typical home is worth about $271,400. About 15.5% of adults hold a college degree, and 87.8% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 31 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Colorado towns GeoStat tracks, Parachute ranks number 193 of 472 in population, number 290 in median household income, number 290 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Parachute typically top out near 88°F in July, while January nights average about 10°F. The area sees roughly 27 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Battlement Mesa, CO | 2.6 mi. | 5,755 |
| 2. | De Beque, CO | 12.5 mi. | 458 |
| 3. | Collbran, CO | 15.0 mi. | 356 |
| 4. | Rifle, CO | 16.3 mi. | 10,570 |
| 5. | Silt, CO | 22.4 mi. | 3,642 |
| 6. | Palisade, CO | 28.5 mi. | 2,584 |
| 7. | New Castle, CO | 29.4 mi. | 4,880 |
| 8. | Chacra, CO | 33.1 mi. | 457 |
What is the population of Parachute, Colorado?
Parachute has a population of about 1,422 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Parachute, Colorado in?
Parachute is located in Garfield County, Colorado.
What is the median home value in Parachute, Colorado?
The median home value in Parachute is about $271,400, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Parachute, Colorado?
The median personal income in Parachute is about $29,583 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Parachute, Colorado?
No tornadoes have been recorded in Garfield County since modern record-keeping began in 1950.
What is the weather like in Parachute, Colorado?
Typical July highs run about 88 degrees and January lows about 10 degrees, with around 27 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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