Rifle, Colorado
Rifle: city in Colorado
About
Rifle is a city located in the county of Garfield in the U.S. state of Colorado. Its population at the 2010 census was 9,172. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 9,775 inhabitants.
The city was created 144 years ago in 1881.
Quick Facts about Rifle
| Population | 9,775 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Colorado (United States) |
| County | Garfield County |
| Postal code | 81650 |
| Phone Area Codes | 970 |
| Water as percent of area | 1.18% |
| Land as percent of area | 98.82% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 39.5347,-107.7831 |
| Altitude | 5,348 feet / 1630 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1882 (144 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Mountain Time Zone |
| Local time | 18:31:41 (22nd April 2026) |
| Population growth | 6.17% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 47℉ Partly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Rifle is located at 39°32'5"N 107°46'59"W (39.5347000, -107.7831200).
Rifle map
Weather
Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. South southeast wind 5 to 15 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Rifle
Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Rifle increased by 6.17% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 9,172 | - | census |
| 2011 | 9,336 | 1.76% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 9,435 | 1.05% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 9,432 | -0.03% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 9,442 | 0.11% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 9,516 | 0.78% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 9,666 | 1.55% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 9,668 | 0.02% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 9,717 | 0.5% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 9,706 | -0.11% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 9,775 | 0.71% | estimation process |
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Rifle, CO. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 126711 | Colorado Mountain College | Glenwood Springs (CO) | 81601-0233 |
Nearby Transit Stations (2)
Rail and bus stations connected to Rifle, CO. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GSC | Glenwood Springs | 413 7th Street | RAIL |
| GJT | Grand Junction | 339 South 1st Street | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Rifle.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Rifl Post Office | Rifle (CO) | 81650 |
Other cities in Garfield County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Garfield County , CO.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Glenwood Springs | 10,222 | City in Colorado |
| Carbondale | 6,729 | Town of the United States |
| New Castle | 4,962 | Colorado |
| Battlement Mesa | 4,471 | Census-designated place in Garfield County, Colorado |
| Silt | 3,109 | Human settlement in Garfield County, Colorado, United States of America |
| Parachute | 1,114 | Town in Colorado, USA |
Distance to Other Cities
Rifle distances to largest Colorado cities