Montezuma County, CO

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
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
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
26,204 332.4M (US)
Median Age
44.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
64.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
30.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$63,005 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
88.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$308,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$379 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$870 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
66.3% 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 14 27
Feb 1 12 31
Mar 1 7 38
Apr 1 3 45
May 1 0 54
Jun 0 0 64
Jul 1 0 70
Aug 2 0 68
Sep 2 0 60
Oct 1 1 48
Nov 1 6 37
Dec 1 11 28

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 34% of residents leaning left and 60% leaning right.

Liberal (35%) (61%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 61%
Hillary Clinton 32%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 3, CO State Senate District 6, CO State House District 59, CO
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Schools

Mesa Elementary School
<1 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Montezuma-Cortez Middle School
<1 miles, NE • 1 star
Manaugh Elementary School
<1 miles, E • 1 star

Colleges

Fort Lewis College
40 miles, SE • 1.9 star
San Juan College
46 miles, S • 1.4 star
Dine College
80 miles, SW • 1 star
Technical College of the Rockies
99 miles, NE • 1.4 star

Hospitals

Southwest Memorial Hospital
2 miles, NE • 4.1 star
Northern Navajo Medical Center
37 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Mercy Regional Medical Center
43 miles, SE • 5 star

Airports

Durango-La Plata County Airport
48 miles, SE • 1 star
Montrose Regional Airport
90 miles, NE • 1 star
Canyonlands Field
116 miles, N • 1 star