Dove Creek, CO
Living in Dove Creek
Bikeability11
Walkability40
Commute79
Public Transit13
Affordability91
Public Safety72
Airports4
Hospitals85
Colleges9
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools45
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
648Population-120 (2010–19)
53 y Median Age+16 (2010–19)
22%College-Educated+16% (2010–19)
76%Family Households+4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years9%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years30%
75 years and over16%
Diversity
Caucasian87%
Hispanic or Latino10%
Multiracial3%
Education
Less than high school14%
High school graduate38%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree9%
Households
Family household76%
Householder living alone21%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$52kMedian Household Income+$22k (2010–19)
88%Above Poverty+9% (2010–19)
22 mi Average Commute
97%Lived Here Last Year+30% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K22%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K23%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K12%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government14%
Private sector63%
Self-employed17%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance26%
Factory and transportation5%
Mgt, science, and arts23%
Sales and office22%
Service24%
Commute
Car, truck, or van75%
Walked3%
Worked at home22%
Housing
$92kMedian Home Value+$400 (2010–19)
5%Built 2000 or Later
$524Median Monthly Rent+$132 (2010–19)
58%Owner-Occupied+2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached73%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home25%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 20091%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197921%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 195915%
Built 1940 to 194925%
Built 1939 or earlier6%
Home Value
Less than $50K18%
$50K to $99K42%
$100K to $149K25%
$150K to $199K14%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity18%
LP gas8%
Utility gas64%
Wood10%
Crime
Violent Crime in Dove Creek
United States45
Colorado43
Dolores County29
Property Crime in Dove Creek
United States48
Colorado55
Dolores County24
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (25%)(70%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton17%
Donald Trump77%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27 | 1 | 17 |
| Feb | 30 | 1 | 15 |
| Mar | 37 | 1 | 15 |
| Apr | 44 | 1 | 9 |
| May | 54 | 1 | 3 |
| Jun | 63 | 1 | 0 |
| Jul | 69 | 1 | 0 |
| Aug | 67 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep | 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct | 48 | 2 | 3 |
| Nov | 36 | 1 | 12 |
| Dec | 27 | 1 | 15 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Dove Creek
Inland Flooding17
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Dove Creek, CO
Private Schools
Private Schools near Dove Creek, CO
Life Misssion School
25 miles, W
Lighthouse Christian Academy
33 miles, SE
Cortez Adventist Christian School
34 miles, SE
Telluride Mountain School
57 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Dove Creek, CO
Fort Lewis College
66 miles, SE
Colorado Mesa University
93 miles, N
Western Colorado University
121 miles, NE
National American University-Albuquerque West
217 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Dove Creek, CO
San Juan Hospital
25 miles, W
Blue Mountain Hospital
33 miles, W
Southwest Memorial Hospital
33 miles, SE
Moab Regional Hospital
66 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Dove Creek, CO
Montrose Regional Airport
75 miles, NE
Durango-La Plata County Airport
76 miles, SE
Canyonlands Field
82 miles, NW
Grand Junction Regional Airport
96 miles, N