Ouray, CO

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 5/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
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
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
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
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
1,031 332.4M (US)
Median Age
54.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
62.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
65.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$76,458 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
96.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
18 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
2.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$549,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$575 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$858 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
42.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Ouray County
2
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

Ouray County
3
Colorado
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 18 22
Feb 2 18 24
Mar 2 22 30
Apr 2 13 38
May 2 5 47
Jun 1 0 56
Jul 2 0 61
Aug 3 0 60
Sep 2 0 53
Oct 2 5 42
Nov 2 16 31
Dec 1 19 22

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 69% of residents leaning left and 22% leaning right.

Liberal (70%) (22%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 17%
Hillary Clinton 74%
Other 9%

Related Legislative Districts

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

Ouray Senior High School
<1 miles, SE • 4.1 star
Ouray Middle School
<1 miles, S • 3.7 star
Ouray Elementary School
<1 miles, SE • 3.7 star
Telluride Intermediate School
10 miles, W • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Technical College of the Rockies
50 miles, N • 1.4 star
Fort Lewis College
53 miles, SW • 1.9 star
Western Colorado University
55 miles, E • 1.9 star
Colorado Mesa University
87 miles, N • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Montrose Memorial Hospital
33 miles, N • 5 star
Delta County Memorial Hospital
53 miles, N • 4.1 star
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Airports

Montrose Regional Airport
35 miles, N • 1 star
Durango-La Plata County Airport
61 miles, SW • 1 star
Grand Junction Regional Airport
89 miles, N • 1.4 star
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