Higher values illustrate greater
Agricultural contribution.
Among the Core Counties,
Routt County ranks third, with
an average value
of $42,431 of product
sold per ranch or farm in 2004.

Source: Internal Revenue Service, Statistics of Income, 2004

The Team has identified six categories to quantify and track in order to continue to foster a healthy economy:

Gross County Product (GCP),

Income Diversity by Industry

Employment Diversity by Industry

Housing Affordability

Construction Industry Values

Value of Agriculture Production.

Agricultural Value

farm income

Routt County Ranks 3rd

6. Agriculture Production Values (weight: 5%)
What is the value of working farms and ranches in the community?
Basis: Agriculture represents an important economic and cultural factor within Routt County. Its economic viability is important beyond its identified dollar contribution. The establishment of an “output” metric for Agricultural operations, allow for the monitoring of this industry in our community.