Grand Junction

CO

Mesa County, Colorado

Population 159K |Median income $73,658 |4 hospitals

Population
158,601
Mesa County
Median Income
$73,658
+8% vs avg
Median Home Value
$378,600
+66% vs avg
Median Age
41.3
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

20132024
Population
159K+8%
Median Income
$73,658+49%
Median Home Value
$378,600+80%
Poverty Rate
10.7%-27%
Unemployment
5.4%-38%

Economics

Median Rent
$1,182/mo
Poverty Rate
10.7% -25% vs avg
Unemployment 5.4%
Bachelor's Degree+ 32.3%
Work From Home 13.7%
Public Transit 0.7%

Population

White 82.4%
Asian 0.9%
African American 0.6%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.6%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure
31.1%
Obesity
29.8%
Short Sleep Duration
29.4%
Physical Inactivity
20%
Frequent Mental Distress
16.6%
Binge Drinking
16.5%
Frequent Physical Distress
14.1%
Current Smoking
12.7%
Current Asthma
11.4%
Lack of Health Insurance
11%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 63.1%
Annual Checkup 72%

Other Measures

Diabetes
9.8%
Coronary Heart Disease
6.7%
Stroke
3.5%

Hospitals 4 total

Rating Distribution
★★★★★
1
★★★★
2
★★★
0
★★
0
★
0
Average Rating
4.3/5
Total Hospitals
4
With ER
3
GRAND JUNCTION VA MEDICAL CENTER
GRAND JUNCTION · Acute Care - Veterans Administration · ER
★★★★★
INTERMOUNTAIN HEALTH ST. MARY'S REGIONAL HOSPITAL
GRAND JUNCTION · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★☆
COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
GRAND JUNCTION · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★☆

Alerts & News — Grand Junction Area 6

Bushfire Alerts

Storm and Tree Down Alert Issued for Hume Highway Southbound Exit at Bargo

NSW RFS · 33m ago
Weather Alerts high

Special Marine Warning Issued for Gulf Waters Near Pensacola and Pascagoula

NOAA · 34m ago
Weather Alerts high

Special Marine Warning Issued for Waters from Pensacola to Pascagoula Until 7:30 AM CDT

NOAA · 35m ago
Weather Alerts

Blowing Snow Advisory Issued for Cartwright, Black Tickle, and Lodge Bay Regions

ECCC · 1h ago
Air Quality

Air Quality Alert: Mecklenburg County, NC Reaches Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Level

EPA · 1h ago
Weather Warnings

Coastal Hazard Warning Issued for Peninsula and Gulf Country Districts as Tropical Cyclone Narelle Approaches

BOM · 1h ago

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Grand Junction, CO? ▼
Grand Junction, CO has a population of 158,601 people, located in Mesa County, Colorado.
What is the median household income in Grand Junction? ▼
The median household income in Grand Junction, CO is $73,658 per year. The poverty rate is 10.7%.
What is the median home value in Grand Junction? ▼
The median home value in Grand Junction, CO is $378,600. Median rent is $1,182/month.
What are the top health concerns in Grand Junction? ▼
The top health indicators in Grand Junction include High Blood Pressure (31.1%), Obesity (29.8%), Short Sleep Duration (29.4%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Grand Junction? ▼
Grand Junction has 4 hospitals with an average rating of 4.3/5 stars. 3 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Grand Junction? ▼
The median age in Grand Junction, CO is 41.3 years. 32.3% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Grand Junction, CO is located in Mesa County, Colorado. With a population of 159K and a median household income of $73,658, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and obesity. Residents have access to 4 hospitals with an average rating of 4.3/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Grand Junction area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2022 5-year estimates). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Data is county-level (Mesa County) as the smallest consistent geographic unit across all sources.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, FBI UCR, CDC PLACES, and NCES. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.