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Cortez, CO


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Cortez, Colorado

Introduction to Cortez, Colorado

Located in Montezuma county, the city of Cortez, Colorado, is 178 miles NW of Rio Rancho, New Mexico (center to center) and 190 miles NW of Albuquerque, New Mexico. It has a population of 7,977 residents.

Cortez History

On December 25th, 1886 when logger Mat Hammod settled in the area which would later become the city of Cortez. The area was mainly utilized in providing shelter to the men employed for building of tunnels, irrigation facilities, and laterals for the diversion of water from the Dolores river into the Montezuma valley. The population of Cortez grew steadily when it was discovered that the Montezuma Valley was home to fertile land that could be used to produce abundant crops. The city derived its name from either Hernan Cortes or Fernando Cortez, the Spanish conquistadors.

Cortez and nearby Attractions

  • Cortez Cultural Center
  • Yucca House National Monument
  • Mancos State Park
  • Mcphee Lake
  • Mesa Verde National Park

    • Things To Do In Cortez

    Cortez offers a large number of activities. A visit to the Cortez Cultural Center introduces visitors to the artifacts of the early days of Cortez, as well as the art of local and regional artists, in addition to being a famous archaeological site. The Crow Canyon Archaeological Center preserves the history of ancestral Pueblo Indians, as well as the Anasazi who lived there 700 years ago. The local park is Mancos State park, which has a separate play space for very young children. The park is surrounded by the San Juan mountain range.

    Cortez Transportation

    The closest airport to Cortez is the Albuquerque International Airport.

    Cortez Higher Education

    Some of the colleges in the area are San Juan College, the Fort Lewis College, the Mesa State college, and Western State college.

High Points

Cortez strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Colorado):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 16%Cortez Affordability of Property Taxes
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 16%Cortez Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Cortez, CO

Comparing Cortez to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Colorado (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old87
Senior Citizens78
Female Share of the Population69
Age of the Population57
Male Share of the Population52
Racial Diversity44
Well-Paid Single Men33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married44
Average Household Size45

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults55
People Above Poverty22
Median Family Income23
People in Middle Class or Better22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work97
Working at Home85
Short Commute Times87
Public Transportation Use56

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes98
Seasonal and Vacation Housing96
People Living Alone77
Affordability of Rents78
Housing Recently Built75
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals55

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime56
Low Property Crime33

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