Portland, CO

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 2/10
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
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
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
117 332.4M (US)
Median Age
53.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
96.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
23.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$90,139 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
100.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
18 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
7.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$833,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$453 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$870 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
64.2% 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 17 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 21% leaning right.

Liberal (70%) (21%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 17%
Hillary Clinton 74%
Other 9%

Schools

Ouray Senior High School
5 miles, S 4.1 star
Ouray Middle School
5 miles, S 3.7 star
Ouray Elementary School
5 miles, S 3.7 star
Ridgway Middle School
6 miles, N 2.8 star

Colleges

Technical College of the Rockies
46 miles, N 1.4 star
Western Colorado University
53 miles, E 1.9 star
Fort Lewis College
57 miles, SW 1.9 star
Colorado Mesa University
83 miles, N 1.9 star

Hospitals

Montrose Memorial Hospital
29 miles, N 5 star
Delta County Memorial Hospital
49 miles, N 4.1 star

Airports

Montrose Regional Airport
31 miles, N 1 star
Durango-La Plata County Airport
65 miles, SW 1 star
Grand Junction Regional Airport
84 miles, N 1.4 star