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Collbran’s story
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2 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives.
CollbranCO
A town of 356. Public schools that outperform most of Colorado.
Population
356
−47.9% since 2010
Typical home
$421K
+4.3% in a year
Household income
$51K
median
Median age
30.2
years
Jobs based here
91
Balanced
What makes Collbran stand out
The 2 things Collbran does most differently from other towns.
Small town
356 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Collbran’s report card
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Residents weigh in
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Weather
Forecast →37°
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Local news
All →- Football Highlights - Plateau Valley High School - Collbran, CONFHS Network · Sep 27
- Standley Lake vs Rifle - Boys Varsity Football 10/23/2026 | Watch Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 23
- Middle School Football Plateau Valley High School - 09/11/2026 | Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 11
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Collbran. Another town gets a different order.
Schools
Collbran’s public schools outperform 3% of Colorado districts
The public schools Collbran’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 97% of Colorado’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.
D−School Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plateau Valley Elementary School | PK–6 | 142 | B− |
| Plateau Valley Junior High School | 7–8 | 41 | C− |
| Plateau Valley High School | 9–12 | 65 | A |
| Grand Mesa High School | 9–12 | 55 | Not graded |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within CO on state tests and graduationAll 4 schools →
Housing
A typical Collbran home is worth about $421K
The typical Collbran home is worth about $421,000, up 4.3% in a year, 21% below the Colorado typical home.
$421KZillow home value
Typical home value
Collbran$421K
Colorado$533K
+4.3%
value change, 1 year
1
homes sold in March
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Climate
Snowy winters, hot summers
Collbran has cold, snowy winters and warm summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 89°, a January night drops to 14°, and about 60 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
60″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter16–41°
Spring34–62°
Summer52–86°
Fall34–64°
Sep 30
typical first frost
May 17
typical last frost
+2.1°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Collbran
Most working residents leave Collbran for work: only 7% work in town. The top destinations are Grand Junction (21%), Denver (8%) and De Beque (7%). Half commute less than 34 miles.
7%work in town
Where working residents work
In Collbran7%
Grand Junction21%
Denver8%
De Beque7%
Palisade4%
34 mi
median commute distance
91
jobs based in Collbran
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Natural hazards
High risk, with avalanches at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 64% of U.S. communities.
64risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
AvalanchesInland floodingLandslides
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Health
How healthy Collbran is
Collbran beats the Colorado average on 2 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 12.
26 measures vs. Colorado
2 better12 too close to call12 worse
| What stands out | Collbran | CO |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 15.7% | 19% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 73.7% | 69.5% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 17.3% | 9.2% |
Grand Junction VA Medical Center
33.4 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
About Collbran
Town in Colorado, US
Collbran is a statutory town located in Mesa County, Colorado, United States. The town's population was 369 at the 2020 Census. Collbran is a part of the Grand Junction, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 369
- Area
- 0.6 sq mi
- Elevation
- 5,984 ft
- ZIP code
- 81624
- Area code
- 970
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