Dolores County, CO

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
2,385 332.4M (US)
Median Age
57.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
72.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
24.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$70,490 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
82.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
20 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
7.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$231,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$401 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,367 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
63.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Colorado
4
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Colorado
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 17 26
Feb 1 15 29
Mar 1 14 36
Apr 1 8 43
May 1 2 53
Jun 1 0 62
Jul 1 0 68
Aug 2 0 66
Sep 2 0 58
Oct 2 3 47
Nov 1 11 35
Dec 1 14 26

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 25% of residents leaning left and 68% leaning right.

Liberal (26%) (69%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 76%
Hillary Clinton 18%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 3, CO State Senate District 6, CO State House District 58, CO
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Schools

Pleasant View Elementary School
18 miles, W • 3.2 star
Dolores Elementary School
18 miles, S • 1.9 star
Dolores Middle School
18 miles, S • 1 star

Colleges

Fort Lewis College
47 miles, SE • 1.9 star
San Juan College
69 miles, S • 1.4 star
Technical College of the Rockies
72 miles, NE • 1.4 star

Hospitals

Southwest Memorial Hospital
26 miles, SW • 4.1 star
San Juan Hospital
47 miles, NW
Mercy Regional Medical Center
51 miles, SE • 5 star

Airports

Durango-La Plata County Airport
58 miles, SE • 1 star
Montrose Regional Airport
63 miles, NE • 1 star
Grand Junction Regional Airport
96 miles, N • 1.4 star
Canyonlands Field
98 miles, N • 1 star