Montezuma County, CO
Living in Montezuma County
Bikeability24
Walkability35
Commute79
Public Transit12
Affordability72
Public Safety81
Airports4
Hospitals75
Colleges8
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools16
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
26kPopulation+752 (2010–19)
45 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
30%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
66%Family Households-4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years30%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black<1%
Caucasian72%
Hispanic or Latino13%
Multiracial2%
Native American12%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school10%
High school graduate29%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree19%
Graduate degree11%
Households
Family household66%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$49kMedian Household Income+$5.4k (2010–19)
87%Above Poverty+3% (2010–19)
22 mi Average Commute
87%Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K23%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government15%
Private sector59%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation10%
Mgt, science, and arts31%
Sales and office23%
Service21%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van89%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$223kMedian Home Value+$31k (2010–19)
18%Built 2000 or Later
$643Median Monthly Rent+$135 (2010–19)
62%Owner-Occupied-5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached71%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home19%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1990 to 199920%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier8%
Home Value
Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K6%
$100K to $149K13%
$150K to $199K20%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K13%
$300K to $399K15%
$400K to $499K7%
$500K to $749K7%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke1%
Electricity16%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas29%
Utility gas37%
Wood16%
Crime
Violent Crime in Montezuma County
United States45
Colorado43
Property Crime in Montezuma County
United States48
Colorado55
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (33%)(61%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton31%
Donald Trump61%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28 | 1 | 14 |
| Feb | 32 | 1 | 12 |
| Mar | 39 | 1 | 7 |
| Apr | 46 | 1 | 3 |
| May | 55 | 1 | 1 |
| Jun | 65 | 0 | 0 |
| Jul | 71 | 2 | 0 |
| Aug | 69 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep | 61 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct | 49 | 1 | 1 |
| Nov | 38 | 2 | 7 |
| Dec | 29 | 1 | 11 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Montezuma County
Inland Flooding37
Tornado2
Blizzard2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Montezuma County, CO
Private Schools
Private Schools near Montezuma County, CO
Cortez Adventist Christian School
0 miles, N
Lighthouse Christian Academy
4 miles, NE
Children's House of Durango
39 miles, E
St Columba School
40 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Montezuma County, CO
Fort Lewis College
40 miles, E
Colorado Mesa University
120 miles, N
Western Colorado University
124 miles, NE
National American University-Albuquerque West
183 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Montezuma County, CO
Southwest Memorial Hospital
2 miles, NE
Northern Navajo Medical Center
37 miles, S
Animas Surgical Hospital, Llc
40 miles, E
Mercy Regional Medical Center
43 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Montezuma County, CO
Durango-La Plata County Airport
48 miles, E
Montrose Regional Airport
90 miles, NE
Canyonlands Field
116 miles, NW
Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport
123 miles, NE