Rico, Colorado
Town · Population 336 · #212 in Colorado
About Rico
Set in the southwestern part of Colorado, Rico is a tiny community, home to 336 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Rico holds the status of an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 0.68 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 494 residents per square mile.
📰 Rico News Today
- Rico Munn named sole finalist for CSU System chancellor Colorado State University · Feb 6
- CDOT to perform winter maintenance operations on CO 145 between Rico and Telluride Colorado Department of Transportation (.gov) · Feb 19
- Rico Munn officially confirmed as Colorado State University’s next chancellor The Colorado Sun · Feb 20
- Porto Rico Importing Co. keeps coffee tradition alive in the West Village, Manhattan ABC7 New York · Jul 8
- This Old-School Town Hidden In The Midst Of The Colorado Mountains Is A Charming Gem With Art And Trails islands.com · Dec 27
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Rico Unique
- The only place in America named Rico — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in southwestern 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.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 21 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Rico
- Backside Bistro
- Enterprise Bar & Grill
- Powderhourse
- Rico Coffee — coffee shop (café)
- Rico Hotel
- The Prospector
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateColorado
TypeTown
Population (2024)336
Rank in state#212 of 271
Land area0.68 sq mi
Density494/sq mi
Coordinates37.6891, -108.0317