Wray, CO

Wray, Colorado

Wray, Colorado, in Yuma county, is 133 miles E of Greeley, Colorado (center to center) and 139 miles E of Aurora, Colorado. As of the year 2000 census, 2,187 people lived in Wray.

The People and Families of Wray

In Wray, about 58% of adults are married. Wray is a place where you'll find a lot of people living alone in their apartments or homes. It's not a place just for families.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Wray had a median family income of $38,942.

Political Inclinations

Wray residents donated more money ($2,525) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the city.

Crime and Safety

A low crime rate is one of the plusses in Wray.

Wray Housing

An estimated 68% of living spaces in Wray are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The city housing isn't the newest - the average home age is greater here than you'll find elsewhere. In general, Wray offers inexpensive rents.

Commuting

In Wray, 94% of commuters drive to work. You might spend less time in the car if you live in the city; people report shorter commutes than most.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Low Violent Crime (vs. State)	Top 8%
Low Property Crime (vs. State)	Top 10%
Affordability of Rents (vs. State)	Top 11%

Comparative Profile of Wray, CO

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

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
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Crime

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

Wray Almanac

Wray Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Wray Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Wray, 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

Wray Public Libraries

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Wray Hospitals

WRAY COMMUNITY DISTRICT HOSPITAL - CAH
(Voluntary non-profit - Other)
1017 W 7TH ST
(970) 332-4811
Emergency Service: Yes

Wray High Schools (2004)

WRAY HIGH SCHOOL
30074 COUNTY ROAD 35
970-332-5758
Serves 224 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 14.3

Wray Colleges

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