Quick Facts
COST OF LIVING: The cost of living in the Craig/Moffat County area is considerably lower than in Colorado's front range cities or the national average. Rental properties are also available at rates considerably below the state or national average.
Taxes:
Property tax:
49.214 mills (county)
18.996 mills (city) |
Sales tax:
2.25% city
2.00% county
2.90% state
7.15% total
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Lodging tax:
2.00%
+ sales tax
9.15% total |
In a nutshell
POPULATION:
City of Craig - approximately 9,500
Moffat County - 13,750
(Annual growth rate approximately 2% a year)
MOFFAT COUNTY LABOR FORCE:
Employed - 6,601; Unemployed - 462
Available jobs: 7,533
Average unemployment rate-
Moffat County: 4.0% to 4.9%
Colorado: averaged 5% in 2005
TRANSPORTATION - Visitors and local businesses use Yampa Valley Airport, a mere 20 miles from Craig, to commute to Denver for direct flights to major cities and for connections to overseas destinations. The Moffat railroad provides transportation for locally mined coal, which is shipped throughout the United States and Mexico.
- Railroad -- Union Pacific (freight)
- Craig/Moffat County Airport (charter/private)
- Yampa Valley Regional Airport in Hayden (Commercial jets, private, passengers and freight)
- Freight carriers: RAC Transport, Air and Express service, UPS and Federal Express, Northwest Transport
REAL ESTATE: Several hundred acres of developed and undeveloped sites are available in Craig and Moffat County. Visit the Chamber's business directory for a listing of Realtors.
EDUCATION: The Moffat County School system is made up of nine schools, including the only remaining "one room" school in Colorado, located in Maybell. The Early Childhood Center preschool serves three and four-year-old children. Moffat County High School and Colorado Northwest Community College (CNCC) work together to provide students a high-quality educational experience. Students pursue upper-level studies at the college through dual enrollment while attending high school, and many continue their studies at CNCC after graduation. The community college also offers associate's degrees as well as licenses in cosmetology and nursing. Students of all ages attend the college to learn job skills and enjoy lifelong learning. CNCC's Colllege for Kids presents special classes ranging from basic horsemanship to foreign language.
LOCATION: Moffat County, located in the northwest corner of Colorado, lies midway between Denver, Colorado, and Salt Lake City, Utah. Grand Junction is 150 miles south of Craig, and the Wyoming border is less than an hour's drive to the north.
- Altitude: 6,185 feet above sea level
- Size: 4,734 square miles
- 2 1/2 million acres of public land
- 93 miles long and 52 miles wide
DISTANCE TO MAJOR CITIES:
Denver, Colorado.................210 miles
Casper, Wyoming................238 miles
Las Vegas, Nevada..............690 miles
Reno, Nevada......................830 miles
Salt Lake City, Utah.............305 miles
Yellowstone National Park....430 miles
DISTANCE TO LOCAL TOWNS:
Steamboat Springs, Colorado........42 miles
Grand Junction, Colorado............153 miles
Rifle, Colorado.............................90 miles
Meeker, Colorado........................49 miles
Baggs, Wyoming..........................38 miles
CLIMATE: Low humidity, bright sunshine and a rather large daily temperature range. Summer days are warm, not hot; nights cool. Winter, because of low humidity, days are moderate, nights cold. Average precipitation is about 14".
LOCAL GOVERNMENT INCENTIVES: The county and city government will consider incentives for locating a business in our community based on a review of the total planned capital expenditure, the number of jobs created, and the total value of the local payroll.
RELOCATION INFORMATION: For a comprehensive listing available services, economic data and other information about Craig and Moffat County, you can request a copy of our relocation packet by e-mail or by calling 1-800-864-4405.
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Craig's greatest resource is its people. Friendly and helpful, they are always glad to share western hospitality.
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