Ridgway, CO
Living in Ridgway
Bikeability72
Walkability89
Commute29
Public Transit44
Affordability52
Public Safety100
Airports7
Hospitals99
Colleges20
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Schools61
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Residents
992Population+63 (2010–19)
50 y Median Age+11 (2010–19)
51%College-Educated+11% (2010–19)
51%Family Households-16% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years11%
15 to 34 years20%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years38%
75 years and over2%
Diversity
Caucasian93%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial3%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Education
High school graduate14%
Some College35%
Bachelor's degree28%
Graduate degree23%
Households
Family household51%
Householder living alone39%
Householder not living alone11%
Economy
$53kMedian Household Income+$2.4k (2010–19)
80%Above Poverty-13% (2010–19)
33 mi Average Commute
85%Lived Here Last Year+8% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K26%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K9%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K15%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more8%
Employers
Government16%
Private sector55%
Self-employed19%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation1%
Mgt, science, and arts56%
Sales and office15%
Service18%
Commute
Bicycle3%
Car, truck, or van74%
Motorcycle<1%
Walked11%
Worked at home11%
Housing
$402kMedian Home Value+$19k (2010–19)
52%Built 2000 or Later
$1kMedian Monthly Rent+$67 (2010–19)
50%Owner-Occupied
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached6%
1 unit, detached66%
Multiple units9%
Mobile home5%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20137%
Built 2000 to 200941%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 19797%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier15%
Home Value
$50K to $99K2%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K40%
$400K to $499K22%
$500K to $749K22%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M5%
House Heating Type
Electricity16%
LP gas10%
Solar energy1%
Utility gas66%
Wood8%
Crime
Violent Crime in Ridgway
United States45
Colorado43
Ouray County1
Property Crime in Ridgway
United States48
Colorado55
Ouray County5
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (51%)(43%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton56%
Donald Trump37%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24 | 1 | 16 |
| Feb | 28 | 1 | 16 |
| Mar | 34 | 2 | 20 |
| Apr | 42 | 2 | 11 |
| May | 51 | 1 | 4 |
| Jun | 60 | 1 | 0 |
| Jul | 65 | 2 | 0 |
| Aug | 63 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep | 56 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct | 45 | 2 | 4 |
| Nov | 33 | 2 | 15 |
| Dec | 24 | 1 | 17 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Ridgway
Inland Flooding42
Blizzard6
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Ridgway, CO
Private Schools
Private Schools near Ridgway, CO
Telluride Mountain School
16 miles, SW
Pope John Paul Ii Academy
22 miles, N
Holy Guardian Angels School
35 miles, N
Redeemer Lutheran Tiny Treasures
43 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Ridgway, CO
Western Colorado University
53 miles, NE
Fort Lewis College
61 miles, S
Colorado Mesa University
77 miles, NW
United States Air Force Academy
166 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Ridgway, CO
Montrose Memorial Hospital
23 miles, N
Delta County Memorial Hospital
43 miles, N
Gunnison Valley Hospital
53 miles, NE
Animas Surgical Hospital, Llc
63 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Ridgway, CO
Montrose Regional Airport
26 miles, N
Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport
52 miles, NE
Durango-La Plata County Airport
69 miles, S
Grand Junction Regional Airport
79 miles, NW