Dove Creek, CO

Dove Creek, Colorado

Dove Creek, Colorado, in Dolores county, is 212 miles NW of Rio Rancho, New Mexico (center to center) and 223 miles NW of Albuquerque, New Mexico. The town is home to some 698 residents.

The People and Families of Dove Creek

In Dove Creek, about 61% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Dove Creek had a median family income of $32,813.

Dove Creek Housing

According to the 2000 census, 76% of the housing in Dove Creek was owner-occupied. It's possible to find inexpensive apartments in the town. In Dove Creek you can own a home without paying sky-high real estate taxes.

Commuting

In Dove Creek, 88% of commuters drive to work. Unlike a lot of places, in the town it is actually possible for many people to ride their bikes to work, or even walk.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 4%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State)	Top 14%
Affordability of Rents (vs. State)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of Dove Creek, CO

Comparing Dove Creek 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
Male Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Children Under 5 Years Old
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity

Families

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

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Dove Creek Almanac

Dove Creek Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Dove Creek Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Dove Creek, 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.

Dove Creek Public Libraries

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Dove Creek High Schools (2004)

DOLORES COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
525 NORTH MAIN STREET
970-677-2237
Serves 96 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 8.5

Dove Creek Colleges

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