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Business Community
Routt County has a robust and diverse business community, with a wide range of resources to meet the needs of employers and employees. Steamboat Springs is the largest employment center in the county, with additional economic activity generated in the incorporated towns of Oak Creek, Hayden, and Yampa, and in the unincorporated areas of the county, where mining and agriculture are key sectors. This is a place where a newcomer can still make a noticeable difference in the life of the community and a business can prosper with community support. Explore further to learn more about our communities, largest employers and industries and companies.
ROUTT COUNTY COMMUNITIES
HAYDEN
Located on U.S. Highway 40, 25 miles west of Steamboat Springs, Hayden is an incorporated town with a population of 1,800, an historic downtown with restaurants and services, and a range of residential and commercial opportunities. Yampa Valley Regional Airport is located within the town limits. Learn More
OAK CREEK
Located on CO Highway 131, 25 miles south of Steamboat Springs, Oak Creek is an incorporated town with a population of 873. Oak Creek offers a variety of housing options, a vibrant main street with a range of retail businesses range, and recreation options including a seasonal ice hockey rink, bike park, tennis courts and nordic ski trails. Learn More
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS
The largest incorporated town in Routt County, Steamboat Springs is an employment center, tourist destination and home to 12,260 residents. Learn More
YAMPA
Located on CO Highway 131, 29 miles south of Steamboat Springs, Yampa, an incorporated town with a population of 436. Yampa is the gateway to the Flat Tops Wilderness Area and the east portal to the Flat Tops Trail Scenic Byway. The variety of amenities in town includes the library, three parks, seasonal ice skating rink, and retail businesses. Learn More
UNINCORPORATED ROUTT COUNTY
Unincorporated Routt County includes the communities of Clark, Hahns Peak, Milner, Phippsburg, Toponas and Stagecoach, all with great natural beauty, an uncrowded rural lifestyle, and access to outdoor recreation.