Meeker, Colorado
Meeker is a town of 2,580 people in Rio Blanco County, Colorado, founded in 1883.
Why visit Meeker
Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks, 10 places to eat and 1 place to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Meeker Historic District and Meeker Hotel.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 87°F; January lows average 8°F.
Weather in Meeker
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About Meeker
Meeker is a statutory town in and the county seat of Rio Blanco County, Colorado, United States, that is the most populous municipality in the county. The town population was 2,374 at the 2020 United States census.
From the Wikipedia article Meeker, Colorado (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks3
Meeker Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Historic district in Meeker, Colorado
Meeker Hotel
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Hotel in Colorado, United States of America
Meeker I.O.O.F. Lodge—Valentine Lodge No. 47
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Fraternal hall in Meeker, Colorado
Restaurants and cafes10
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship3
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St. James Episcopal Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Church in Meeker, Colorado, USA
History
The town is named for Nathan Meeker, the United States Indian Agent who was killed along with 11 other white citizens by White River Ute Indians in the 1879 Meeker Incident, also known as the Meeker Massacre. The site of the uprising, the former White River Indian Agency, is located along State Highway 64 in the White River valley west of town and is marked by a prominent sign. None of the buildings remain.
Meeker was the first incorporated town in northwestern Colorado and is the county seat for Rio Blanco county. The town was incorporated in 1885 and became the central hub of banking and trade in Northwestern Colorado for several generations.
After the uprising and the ensuing conflict known as the Ute War, in 1880 the US Congress passed legislation requiring the Ute population to relocate to reservations in Utah. The United States Army established a garrison on the current site of the town, called the Camp at White River. The town was founded in 1883 following the removal of the troops. The White River Museum is located just north of the Rio Blanco County Courthouse and housed in several original wooden structures of the Army garrison.
From the History section of Meeker, Colorado on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries5
Healthcare1
Map of Meeker
25 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34°F | 8°F | 1.1 in |
| Feb | 39°F | 13°F | 0.8 in |
| Mar | 50°F | 23°F | 1.1 in |
| Apr | 58°F | 29°F | 1.9 in |
| May | 69°F | 36°F | 1.7 in |
| Jun | 81°F | 43°F | 1.1 in |
| Jul | 87°F | 50°F | 1.1 in |
| Aug | 85°F | 49°F | 1.3 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 41°F | 1.7 in |
| Oct | 62°F | 30°F | 1.6 in |
| Nov | 47°F | 20°F | 1.1 in |
| Dec | 36°F | 9°F | 0.9 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Meeker Ap (0 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Rio Blanco County has had 6 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 2025-08-06: Elk Fire (Fire)
- 2025-08-06: Lee Fire (Fire)
- 2020-03-28: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2005-09-05: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Coastal Storm)
- 2002-06-19: Wildfires (Fire)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Craig-Moffat Airport (CIG) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 37 miles away.
- Rifle 36 mi south, about 58 min by car
- Craig 37 mi northeast, about 59 min by car
- Silt 37 mi south, about 1 h by car
- New Castle 38 mi southeast, about 1 h by car
- Chacra 40 mi southeast, about 1 h by car
- Battlement Mesa 42 mi south, about 1 h by car
- Parachute 43 mi south, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Glenwood Springs 45 mi southeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Hayden 45 mi northeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Rangely 47 mi west, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- 2010-1101-MeekerCO, Bobak Ha'Eri, CC BY 3.0
- Meeker Historic District, Meeker, Colorado, Drmccreedy, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Meeker I.O.O.F. Lodge—Valentine Lodge No. 47, Jeffrey Beall, CC BY 4.0
- St. James Episcopal Church (Meeker, Colorado), Jeffrey Beall, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hotel Meeker, Jeffrey Beall, CC BY-SA 3.0
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