Cortez, CO

Cortez, Colorado

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

The People and Families of Cortez

In Cortez, about 53% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Cortez had a median family income of $35,533.

Political Inclinations

Cortez folks tended to give their money ($3,830) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Cortez Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Cortez that were owner-occupied was 65%.

Commuting

In Cortez, 90% of commuters drive to work. The city offers good opportunities for biking and walking, so if you're out of shape give those a try.

High Points

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

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

Comparative Profile of Cortez, CO

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Children Under 5 Years Old
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Property Taxes
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents
Housing Recently Built
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Cortez Almanac

Cortez Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Cortez Public Libraries

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Cortez Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Cortez residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Cortez, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Cortez Hospitals

SOUTHWEST MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
(Voluntary non-profit - Private)
1311 N MILDRED RD
(970) 565-6666
Emergency Service: Yes

Wal-Mart in Cortez

Cortez High Schools (2004)

MONTEZUMA-CORTEZ HIGH SCHOOL
206 WEST 7TH STREET
970-565-3722
Serves 889 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 14.7

SOUTHWEST OPEN CHARTER SCHOOL
401 NORTH DOLORES ROAD
970-565-1150
A Non-traditional School
A charter school.
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 158 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 15.8

Cortez Colleges

(List of All Colorado Colleges)

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