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Ordway, CO


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Ordway, Colorado

Ordway, Colorado, in Crowley county, is 46 miles E of Pueblo, Colorado (center to center) and 71 miles SE of Colorado Springs, Colorado. The town contains a population of approximately 1,248.

The People and Families of Ordway

In Ordway, about 49% of adults are married. Unmarried people abound in Ordway.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Ordway had a median family income of $29,107.

Political Inclinations

Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in Ordway.

Ordway Housing

Ordway has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 66% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Housing stock in the town might be described as older since the age of the average home is on the high side. Rents in Ordway tend toward the low side for Colorado. You can't avoid taxes, but at least in the town the property taxes tend to be lower than most.

Commuting

In Ordway, 86% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung Ordway -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there. How much would you give to shorten your commute? The town can boast better commuting than most places.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyOrdway Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyOrdway Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Ordway Affordability of Property Taxes
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Ordway Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Ordway, CO

Comparing Ordway 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
Racial Diversity87
Children Under 5 Years Old86
Senior Citizens79
Female Share of the Population710
Age of the Population57
Male Share of the Population41
Well-Paid Single Men21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size65
Portion of People Married23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults42
People Above Poverty21
Median Family Income21
People in Middle Class or Better11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work109
Short Commute Times97
Working at Home31
Public Transportation Use32

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents910
Affordability of Property Taxes99
People Living Alone88
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals86
Seasonal and Vacation Housing44
Housing Recently Built21
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