Moffat County

Moffat County is a hidden gem waiting to be discovered. Moffat County’s wide open spaces, rugged mountains and tranquil Yampa, Little Snake, and Green Rivers are perfect for fishing, rafting, hiking, camping, hunting, and wildlife spotting. 

With a population of 13,177 residents, Moffat County boasts communities with small town charm, warmth and hospitality. From small communities like Massadona, Hamilton, Slater and Lay, Maybell and Dinosaur to the City of Craig, the County offers lifestyles that suit many tastes. Moffat is growing its economy, creating new jobs and new opportunities for current residents, new companies, and transplants. The County’s civilian labor force of 6,833 are experienced workers with strong industrial skills and work ethic. Many will soon be transitioning from the coal sector and available for work in a few years. The new Trapper Industry Park is a 11,200-acre site with over 85 thousand sq. ft. of modern administrative and industrial workspace.

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Craig

Craig, Colorado is the county seat for Moffat County, known for its rich history and scenic landscapes and thriving industries. Craig is proud of its blue collar roots and western heritage. The city of 9,013 is led by a can-do, pro-business leadership who is looking ahead to its future beyond coal. The City is home to the Colorado Northwestern Community College (CNCC) Craig Campus which offers customized workforce training programs at no cost for existing and new businesses through a partnership with Skills Advance grant program. Learn more about Craig

Competitive Advantages 
  • An experienced and knowledge workforce transitioning from power plants and coal mines with an educational attainment rate of 91.9% (high school diploma and higher degrees) 
  • Pro-business climate and entrepreneurial spirit 
  • Lower cost of land and cost of living 
  • Proximity to larger markets such as Denver, CO and Salt Lake City, UT
  • Strategic location with easy access to interstates 70 and 80, U.S. Highway 40, Union Pacific Railroad and spur, a general aviation Craig-Moffat County Airport, and a commercial passenger Yampa Valley Regional Airport. 
Target Sectors 
  • Heavy Manufacturing
  • Light Manufacturing
  • Heavy Industrial
  • Light Industrial
  • Outdoor Recreation Manufacturing
  • Agriculture 
  • Transportation
  • Energy
  • Small Business Services
  • Administrative Services
  • Tourism related technology
Buildings and Sites

Learn more about the development ready sites and buildings here. Contact Shannon Scott.

Transportation Infrastructure
  • 3.5 hours from Denver and less than 5 hours from Salt Lake City 
  • Union Pacific Class I Rail and Spur
  • US highway connections to the major commercial corridors of I-70 to the south and I-80 to the north, providing transcontinental access coast to coast.  
  • 20 miles from the Yampa Valley Regional Airport and home to the Craig-Moffat County Airport. 
  • Public transportation within Craig includes a small bus service, and the city’s layout supports easy navigation by car or bike
Utility Providers
  • Electricity provided by Yampa Valley Electric
  • Water and sewerage provided by the City of Craig
  • Natural gas provided by Atmos Energy 
  • Broadband provided by Luminate, DSL Craig and High Rapid Networks
Local Economic Incentives

In addition to many state and regional incentives, Craig offers various local incentives for business development, including potential tax credits and grants for new and expanding businesses. 

  • Tax Increment Financing (TIF): Improving the community through business growth. Available through the Craig Urban Renewal Authority (CURA), tax increment financing is opening critical opportunities for redevelopment of downtown Craig, spurring vital business growth as well as vibrant community improvement. 
  • The EPA Brownfields grant and Location Neutral Employment Program Rewards for remote work are also available.
  • More incentives 
Major Employers
Education

The Moffat County School District provides education from elementary through high school with a focus on integrating technology and experiential learning to enhance student engagement.

Programs such as dual enrollment with CNCC enable high school students to earn college credits, preparing them for both academic and vocational pursuits. Learn more.