Dolores, CO
Livability
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Bikeability
1/10
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Walkability
1/10
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Transit
1/10
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Commute
8/10
home
Housing
9/10
visibility
Safety
9/10
local_library
Schools
3/10
local_airport
Airports
1/10
school
Colleges
1/10
accessibility
Hospitals
2/10
- directions_bike Bikeability
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Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
- directions_run Walkability
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Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
- directions_car Commute
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Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
- directions_bus Transit
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Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
- home Housing
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Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
- visibility Safety
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Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
- local_airport Airports
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Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
- accessibility Hospitals
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Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
- school Colleges
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Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
- local_library Schools
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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
947
332.4M (US)
Median Age
38.8 yr
39 yr (US)
Family Households
35.5%
64% (US)
College-Educated
33.2%
35% (US)
Economy
Median Income
$33,438
$79K (US)
Above Poverty
92.8%
88% (US)
Average Commute
19 mi
29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.9%
13% (US)
Housing
Median Home
$263,300
$303K (US)
Median Expenses
$417
$612 (US)
Median Rent
$732
$1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
39.6%
58% (US)
Crime
Violent Crime Score
Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.
How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places
Montezuma County
3
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
Montezuma County
4
Colorado
5
United States
4
Politics
Historical Voting Patterns
This place is deep red country, with 33% of residents leaning left and 61% leaning right.
Liberal (33%) (62%) ConservativeClimate
Warm-summer continental climate. Warm summers and cold winters with substantial seasonal variation. See monthly weather averages below.
| Month | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | Temp (°F) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1 | 14 | 28 |
| Feb | 1 | 13 | 32 |
| Mar | 1 | 10 | 40 |
| Apr | 1 | 4 | 47 |
| May | 1 | 1 | 56 |
| Jun | 1 | 0 | 65 |
| Jul | 1 | 0 | 71 |
| Aug | 2 | 0 | 70 |
| Sep | 2 | 0 | 61 |
| Oct | 2 | 2 | 50 |
| Nov | 1 | 8 | 38 |
| Dec | 1 | 12 | 29 |
Hazards
Inland Flood Risk
Schools
Dolores Elementary School
<1 miles, E
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Dolores Middle School
<1 miles, E
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Dolores Secondary School
<1 miles, E
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Teddy Bear Preschool
<1 miles, E
Colleges
Fort Lewis College
37 miles, SE
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San Juan College
52 miles, S
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Technical College of the Rockies
89 miles, NE
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Dine College
91 miles, SW
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Hospitals
Southwest Memorial Hospital
9 miles, SW
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Animas Surgical Hospital, Llc
38 miles, SE
Mercy Regional Medical Center
41 miles, SE
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Northern Navajo Medical Center
47 miles, SW
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Airports
Durango-La Plata County Airport
47 miles, SE
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Montrose Regional Airport
79 miles, NE
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Canyonlands Field
112 miles, N
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Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport
112 miles, E
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