A larger GCP value
represents a stronger economy. Routt County ranks fifth with an average of $44,451
aggregate GCP* per
capita in 2006. The
square denotes the
rate of change
between 2005 and
2006 also the 5th
highest in growth.

Sources: 1) Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA), 2005-2006
2) Colorado Department of Revenue Annual Report, 7/1/05-6/30/06
3) US Census Bureau Economic Census, 2002 (this study is conducted every five years)

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.

Gross County Product

gcp graph

 

1. Gross County Product (GCP) Income (weight: 30%)
What is the aggregated income from primary sources of income.
Basis: The intent of the Team was to measure the total value of the local economy in a similar fashion to the GDP as measured by GDI (gross domestic income) on a county basis. The data available represents GCI for each county for all sources of personal income.