Rangely, Colorado
Town · Population 2,289 · #114 in Colorado
About Rangely
Rangely is a small town in northwestern Colorado counting 2,289 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Rangely is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 4.38 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 523 residents per square mile.
📰 Rangely News Today
- Rangely Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 22
- Rangely Enters Stage 2 Water Restrictions Basin Now · Aug 6
- Obituary – Bill Mitchem | The Herald Times | Serving Meeker, Rangely, Dinosaur & Northwest Colorado theheraldtimes.com · May 13
- Afton Robertson Obituary Dec 20, 2025 Ashley Valley Funeral Home · Dec 20
- Billy Mitchem Obituary - Grand Junction, CO Dignity Memorial · Feb 22
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Rangely Unique
- The only place in America named Rangely — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in northwestern Colorado, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Colorado — one of 482 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 2+ neighboring communities within 22 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Rangely
- Giovanni's Italian Grill — pizza
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Rangely Automotive Museum · Museum
- Rangely Outdoor Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Rangely
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Rangely
- Parkview Elementary School
- Rangely Junior/Senior High School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Rangely District Hospital · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateColorado
TypeTown
Population (2024)2,289
Rank in state#114 of 271
Land area4.38 sq mi
Density523/sq mi
Coordinates40.0870, -108.7833