Cities & Towns in Garfield County, CO
Garfield County, county in Colorado, United States. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 60,366 inhabitants. The county was created 141 years ago in 1883. Its county seat is Glenwood Springs.
There are 7 city/town in Garfield County, CO. The largest city of Garfield County is Glenwood Springs with a population of 10,222. Other cities include, Rifle population 9,775, Carbondale population 6,729, New Castle population 4,962, Battlement Mesa population 4,471
Glenwood Springs
Glenwood Springs, City in Colorado
Rifle
Rifle, City in Colorado
Carbondale
Carbondale, Town of the United States
Garfield County is located in west-central Colorado, best known for the Roaring Fork Valley region. The county has a population of around 60,000 residents. Here are some highlights of the notable cities and towns in Garfield County:
Glenwood Springs is the largest city and county seat, with a population of around 10,000 residents. It is a tourist town, known for its hot springs, adventurous activities and mountain scenery. Downtown offers restaurants, shops and lodging.
Rifle is a city along Interstate 70 with around 9,500 residents. Recreational tourism is prominent, but it also has a long history of oil shale and natural gas production. Rifle is home to Rifle Falls State Park.
Carbondale is found south of Glenwood Springs in the Roaring Fork Valley, with a population of around 6,500. It has a thriving arts scene, known for mountain recreation, festivals and its farmer's market.
New Castle is a small town along the Colorado River near Glenwood Springs, with around 5,000 residents. The downtown historic district has buildings from the late 1800s. It features hiking trails, campgrounds and a rodeo arena.
Silt is situated near Rifle along Interstate 70, with around 3,000 residents. The economy is based around oil shale, natural gas and coal mining. Silt hosts community events like Pioneer Days.
Garfield County's small towns each have their own unique character, but natural beauty and outdoor recreation opportunities abound throughout the area.
All Garfield County Cities (Aphebetical)
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Garfield County.
| City Name | Title | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Battlement Mesa | Census-designated place in Garfield County, Colorado | 4,471 |
| Carbondale | Town of the United States | 6,729 |
| Glenwood Springs | City in Colorado | 10,222 |
| New Castle | Colorado | 4,962 |
| Parachute | Town in Colorado, USA | 1,114 |
| Rifle | City in Colorado | 9,775 |
| Silt | Human settlement in Garfield County, Colorado, United States of America | 3,109 |
