What are the schools like in Meeker, CO?

Meeker is served primarily by Meeker School District Re1. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.9:1.

What is the median household income in Meeker?

The median household income in Meeker, CO is $69,295 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.7%.

What is the weather like in Meeker, CO?

Meeker has an average high temperature of 34.1°F in January and 87.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 15.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 64.8 inches.

Meeker, CO Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Meeker, CO affordable or expensive?

Meeker's cost of living index is 95, where 100 represents the national average. This means Meeker is 5% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $209,800 and the median rent is $959 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Meeker, CO?

Meeker has a violent crime rate of 126.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 126.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Meeker, CO a Good Place to Live?

Meeker is a small town of 2,500 in Colorado, with a median household income of $69,295 and a 0.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 95 (US average = 100), which is 5% below the national average.

Strengths: Meeker stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B+), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Meeker is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Meeker city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 94.7

Meeker's overall cost of living index is 94.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Meeker costs roughly 5% less than the average American city.

Metric	Meeker, CO	National Avg
Median Home Value	$209,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$959	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	71.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$69,295	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Meeker's violent crime rate is 126.7 per 100,000 residents — 67% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

126.7 /100k

Property Crime

126.7 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Meeker is served primarily by Meeker School District Re1. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.9:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Meeker, CO	National Avg
School District	Meeker School District Re1	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	35.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	91.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Meeker sees average highs of 34.1°F in January and 87.4°F in July, with 15.3 inches of annual precipitation and 64.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Meeker, CO
Average High — January	34.1°F
Average High — July	87.4°F
Annual Precipitation	15.3"
Annual Snowfall	64.8"

Demographics

Metric	Meeker, CO	National Avg
Population	2,500	—
Median Age	39.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	11.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	82.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	11.2%	18.9%
Asian	0.2%	6.3%
Under 18	26.9%	22.2%
65 and over	16.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Meeker

Meeker, CO is covered by 1 ZIP code:

81641

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Meeker, CO affordable or expensive?

Meeker's cost of living index is 95, where 100 is the national average. That makes Meeker roughly 5% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $209,800 and median rent is $959/month.

What is the crime rate in Meeker, CO?

Meeker's violent crime rate is 126.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 126.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Meeker?

Public schools in Meeker are operated by Meeker School District Re1. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.9:1. 35.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Meeker, CO a good place to live?

Meeker, CO has a population of 2,500, a median household income of $69,295, and an unemployment rate of 0.7%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Meeker?

Meeker averages 34.1°F in January and 87.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 15.3 inches with about 64.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Meeker?

Meeker, CO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 81641.

What is the population of Meeker?

The population of Meeker, Colorado is 2,500 with a median age of 39.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Meeker?

Key numbers for living in Meeker: cost of living index 95 (100 = US average), median home $209,800, median household income $69,295, crime index 22 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Meeker side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.