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Ouray, CO


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Ouray, Colorado

Ouray, Colorado, in Ouray county, is 164 miles W of Colorado Springs, Colorado. The city has a population of 813.

The People and Families of Ouray

In Ouray, about 61% of adults are married.

You'll notice more men than women in Ouray compared to most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Ouray had a median family income of $45,313. Ouray enjoys an educated population. In the city, try going next door to borrow a cup of sugar or an inkjet printer cartridge -- home offices are quite common in the city.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Ouray gave more campaign money ($2,250) to John Kerry than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Ouray Housing

Owners occupy 68% of the housing units in Ouray. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use.

Commuting

In Ouray, 61% of commuters drive to work. Commuting to work in Ouray tends to be by car. People elsewhere might commute hours every day. But generally not in Ouray, where the commutes are shorter than a lot of places.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Ouray College Educated Adults
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Ouray Short Commute Times
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Ouray Low Violent Crime
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Ouray Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Ouray, CO

Comparing Ouray 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
Male Share of the Population108
Well-Paid Single Men97
Age of the Population910
Well-Paid Single Women76
Racial Diversity74
Senior Citizens58
Children Under 5 Years Old22
Female Share of the Population14

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married56
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults108
People in Middle Class or Better87
People Above Poverty77
Median Family Income76

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Short Commute Times108
Walking and Biking to Work21
Public Transportation Use21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing109
People Living Alone88
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals75
Housing Recently Built53
Affordability of Property Taxes43
Affordability of Rents24

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime1010
Low Property Crime47

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Historic Ouray

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Red Mountain (Ouray, Silverton Stage Road) c1901.

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Red Mountain (Ouray, Silverton Stage Road) c1901.

Marshall Pass and Mt. Ouray. c1890.

Ouray (from Blow-out Canyon) c1901.

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