Mesa County is in central-western Colorado, against the Utah border. Elevations here vary from about 4,000' to about 10,500'. The climate ranges from desert to semi-desert to upland. The Grand Valley grows a lot of fruit and vegetables with several nice wineries around the county. Powderhorn Ski Resort sits up on Grand Mesa and sees a lot of visitors.
Mesa County contains 3,328 square miles of land and 13 square miles of water. The county seat is Grand Junction.
Types of Jobs:
Private Sector, wages or salary: 76%
Government Sector: 14%
Unincorporated, Self-Employed: 9%
Homemaker, Unpaid: 1%
Population Density: 44 People per Square Mile
2011 Cost of Living Index for Mesa County: 87.4
Median Resident Age: 38.1 Years
2009 Estimates:
Estimated Median Household Income: $52,880
Estimated Median Home Value: $234,700
Major Industries:
Health Care, Construction, Educational Services, Lodging & Food Services, Government, Professional Services, Finance & Insurance Services, Waste Management Services, Social Services
