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Population in July 2007: 902. Population change since 2000: +8.0%
 

Males: 459  (50.9%)
Females: 443  (49.1%)
Median resident age:  42.0 years
Colorado median age:  34.3 years

Zip codes: 81427.


Estimated median household income in 2007: $41,400 (it was $36,094 in 2000)
Ouray  $41,400
Colorado:  $55,212

Estimated median house/condo value in 2007: $302,600 (it was $221,700 in 2000)
Ouray  $302,600
Colorado:  $233,900

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Races in Ouray:

  • White Non-Hispanic (91.8%)
  • Hispanic (6.4%)
  • Two or more races (0.7%)
  • American Indian (0.6%)
(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)

2008 cost of living index in Ouray: 87.1 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (27.1%), English (16.6%), Irish (11.7%), United States (7.6%), Italian (7.3%), Swedish (5.9%).

Current Local Time: MST time zone

Incorporated on 3/24/1884

Elevation: 7811 feet

Land area: 0.84 square miles.

Population density: 1071 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Ouray

  • High school or higher: 94.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 37.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 14.8%
  • Unemployed: 1.2%
  • Mean travel time to work: 15.7 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Ouray city

  • Never married: 21.3%
  • Now married: 60.3%
  • Separated: 0.9%
  • Widowed: 3.9%
  • Divorced: 13.6%

38 residents are foreign born (2.7% Europe, 2.0% Latin America).

This city:  4.7%
Colorado:  8.6%



According to our research there was one registered sex offender living in Ouray, Colorado in early 2007.
The ratio of number of residents in Ouray to the number of sex offenders is 902 to 1.
The number of registered sex offenders compared to the number of residents in this city is near the state average.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

Ouray:  0.5% ($1,174)
Colorado:  0.7% ($1,132)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Santa Fe, NM (200.8 miles , pop. 62,203).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Colorado Springs, CO (206.3 miles , pop. 360,890).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Phoenix, AZ (433.8 miles , pop. 1,321,045).

Nearest cities: Ridgway, CO (10.6 miles ), Telluride, CO (11.5 miles ), Silverton, CO (14.6 miles ), Mountain Village, CO (14.6 miles ), Loghill Village, CO (14.6 miles ), Ophir, CO (15.9 miles) , Sawpit, CO (22.6 miles) , Lake City, CO (24.8 miles ).


Single-family new house construction building permits:
  • 1996: 7 buildings, average cost: $94,000
  • 1997: 2 buildings, average cost: $157,200
  • 1998: 9 buildings, average cost: $107,300
  • 1999: 7 buildings, average cost: $132,000
  • 2000: 3 buildings, average cost: $196,800
  • 2001: 6 buildings, average cost: $202,000
  • 2002: 23 buildings, average cost: $123,000
  • 2003: 23 buildings, average cost: $130,400
  • 2004: 19 buildings, average cost: $174,800
  • 2005: 29 buildings, average cost: $163,500
  • 2006: 9 buildings, average cost: $283,300
  • 2007: 11 buildings, average cost: $185,600

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Latitude: 38.02 N, Longitude: 107.67 W


10 people in agriculture workers' dormitories on farms

Area code: 970

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Population change in the 1990s: +163 (+25.1%).



Most common industries for males:



  • Construction (21%)
  • Accommodation and food services (19%)
  • Real estate and rental and leasing (9%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (8%)
  • Educational services (7%)
  • Public administration (5%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (4%)


Most common industries for females:



  • Accommodation and food services (25%)
  • Educational services (12%)
  • Real estate and rental and leasing (8%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (8%)
  • Public administration (8%)
  • Health care (5%)
  • Food and beverage stores (5%)


Most common occupations for males



  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (14%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (10%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (9%)
  • Carpenters (6%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5%)
  • Lawyers (5%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (4%)


Most common occupations for females



  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (11%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (10%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (8%)
  • Other food preparation and serving workers including supervisors (7%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (7%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (7%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (6%)


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Crime in Ouray by Year

Type 2002 2003 2004 2005
Murders 0000
    per 100,000 0.00.00.00.0
Rapes 0000
    per 100,000 0.00.00.00.0
Robberies 0000
    per 100,000 0.00.00.00.0
Assaults 0000
    per 100,000 0.00.00.00.0
Burglaries 5231
    per 100,000 586.9243.9356.7115.5
Thefts 16262217
    per 100,000 1877.93170.72615.91963.0
Auto thefts 1002
    per 100,000 117.40.00.0230.9
Arson 0000
    per 100,000 0.00.00.00.0
City-data.com crime index (higher means more crime, U.S. average = 320.9) 125.6143.9129.6105.1

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Full-time Law Enforcement Employees in 2006: 5 (5 officers).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:  5.54
US city average:  3.00

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Birthplace of: William Lee Knous - (1889-1959), Colorado governor, CO Supreme Court justice, district judge, CO state legislator.


Hospitals/medical centers near Ouray:
  • MONTROSE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 39 miles; MONTROSE, CO)
  • MERCY MEDICAL CENTER OF DURANGO (about 52 miles; DURANGO, CO)
  • DELTA COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 57 miles; DELTA, CO)

Political contributions by individuals in Ouray, CO

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Ouray:
  • TELLURIDE REGIONAL (about 17 miles; TELLURIDE, CO; ID: TEX)
  • MONTROSE REGIONAL (about 36 miles; MONTROSE, CO; ID: MTJ)
  • DURANGO-LA PLATA COUNTY (about 61 miles; DURANGO, CO; ID: DRO)
Other public-use airports nearest to Ouray:
  • CRAWFORD (about 47 miles; CRAWFORD, CO; ID: 99V)
  • MINERAL COUNTY MEMORIAL (about 55 miles; CREEDE, CO; ID: Q39)
  • NORTH FORK VALLEY (about 55 miles; PAONIA, CO; ID: 7V2)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Ouray:
  • FORT LEWIS COLLEGE (about 52 miles; DURANGO, CO; Full-time enrollment: 4,051)
  • WESTERN STATE COLLEGE COLORADO (about 69 miles; GUNNISON, CO; FT enrollment: 2,199)
  • SAN JUAN COLLEGE (about 92 miles; FARMINGTON, NM; FT enrollment: 2,837)
  • MESA STATE COLLEGE (about 96 miles; GRAND JUNCTION, CO; FT enrollment: 4,415)
  • COLORADO MOUNTAIN COLLEGE (about 106 miles; GLENWOOD SPRINGS, CO; FT enrollment: 3,400)
  • ADAMS STATE COLLEGE (about 130 miles; ALAMOSA, CO; FT enrollment: 4,147)
  • UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO AT COLORADO SPRINGS (about 195 miles; COLORADO SPRINGS, CO; FT enrollment: 4,953)
Public high school in Ouray:
  • OURAY SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 66; Location: 400 7TH AVENUE; Grades: 09 - 12)
Public elementary/middle schools in Ouray:
  • OURAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 154; Location: 400 7TH AVENUE; Grades: PK - 06)
  • OURAY MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 44; Location: 400 7TH AVENUE; Grades: 07 - 08)
Library in Ouray:
  • OURAY LIBRARY DISTRICT (Operating income: $50,173; Location: 320 6TH AVE; 15,240 books; 585 audio materials; 700 video materials; 11 serial subscriptions)

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Notable locations in Ouray: Radium Springs Swimming Pool (A), Silvershield Mill (B), Elkhorn Ranch (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Creeks: Bridalveil Creek (A), Canyon Creek (B), Cascade Creek (C), Skyrocket Creek (D), Oak Creek (E), Portland Creek (F). Display/hide their locations on the map

Tourist attractions: Ouray County Museum (Cultural Attractions- Events- & Facilities; 420 6 Avenue), Colorado West Jeep Rentals (Tours & Charters; 701 Main).

Hotels: Comfort Inn Ouray (191 5th Avenue), Antlers Motel (407 Main), High Peak Resources Inc (513 Main), Damn Yankee Country Inn (100 6 Avenue), Hot Springs Lodge (1400 Main), Alpine Inn of Ouray LLC (645 Main Street), Bonton (426 Main), Comfort Inn (191 5th Avenue), Box Canyon Lodge (45 3 Avenue).

Court: Colorado State Government - Courts- Ouray County Combined Court (541 4 Street).

 

Average household size:
This city:  2.1 people
Colorado:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  60.4%
Whole state:  65.4%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  3.7%
Whole state:  5.5%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.3% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.3% of all households

Residents with income below the poverty level in 1999:
This city:  8.1%
Whole state:  9.3%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 1999:
This city:  4.7%
Whole state:  4.1%

Ouray compared to Colorado state average:
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Number of rooms per house above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.


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Banks with branches in Ouray (2007 data):
  • Alpine Bank: Ouray Branch at 917 Main Street, branch established on 1996-06-07. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $2,010.8 mil, Deposits: $1,752.5 mil, headquarters in Glenwood Springs, CO, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 35 total offices, Holding Company: Alpine Banks Of Colorado
  • The Citizens State Bank of Ouray: The Citizens State Bank Of Ouray at 600 Main Street, branch established on 1913-08-20. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $66.6 mil, Deposits: $58.5 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 4 total offices, Holding Company: Harry A. Lowe Agency, Inc.



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Local government employment and payroll (March 2002)

Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Sewerage 1$4,242$50,9040$0
Streets and Highways 2$7,995$47,9700$0
Police Protection - Officers 5$15,288$36,6910$0
Other Government Administration 2$4,016$24,0965$1,771
Financial Administration 2$2,683$16,0980$0
Judicial and Legal 0$0 2$531
Water Supply 2$6,463$38,7780$0
Parks and Recreation 8$16,904$25,35615$10,556
Totals for Government 22$57,591$31,41322$12,859



Ouray government finances in 2002:
  • Charges - Parks & Recreation: $924,000
    Sewerage: $224,000
    All Other: $98,000
  • Current Operations - Parks & Recreation: $719,000
    Police Protection: $264,000
    Financial Administration: $224,000
    Regular Highways: $199,000
    Water Utilities: $188,000
    Sewerage: $182,000
    General - Other: $166,000
    Solid Waste Management: $87,000
    Fire Protection: $17,000
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Housing & Community Development: $21,000
    Public Welfare: $5,000
  • General - Interest on Debt: $42,000
  • Intergovernmental to Local NEC - General: $7,000
  • Intergovernmental to State - General: $7,000
  • Local Intergovernmental - Highways: $12,000
    Public Welfare: $8,000
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding, NEC: $700,000
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding - Full Faith & Credit - Other, NEC: $634,000
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified - Other, NEC: $66,000
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $70,000
    Interest Earnings: $10,000
  • Other Capital Outlay - Regular Highways: $338,000
    Parks & Recreation: $258,000
    Sewerage: $84,000
    Fire Protection: $47,000
    Police Protection: $12,000
    General - Other: $11,000
    Water Utilities: $10,000
    Financial Administration: $2,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $249,000
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $231,000
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $253,000
    All Other: $21,000
    General Support: $6,000
  • Tax - Total General Sales: $574,000
    Property: $346,000
    Other Selective Sales: $132,000
    NEC: $23,000
    Motor Vehicle License: $5,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $1,001,000
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $0

12.60% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($78,777 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  12.60%
Colorado average:  10.77%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Montrose County, CO  1.10% ($40,938 average AGI)
from San Miguel County, CO  0.75% ($34,636)
from Mesa County, CO  0.68% ($73,600)


11.08% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($41,465 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  11.08%
Colorado average:  10.03%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Montrose County, CO  2.58% ($59,595 average AGI)


Strongest AM radio stations in Ouray:
  • KUBC (580 AM; 5 kW; MONTROSE, CO; Owner: WOODLAND COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • KNZZ (1100 AM; 50 kW; GRAND JUNCTION, CO; Owner: M B C GRAND BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KTNN (660 AM; 50 kW; WINDOW ROCK, AZ; Owner: THE NAVAJO NATION)
  • KIUP (930 AM; 5 kW; DURANGO, CO; Owner: FOUR CORNERS BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • KKOB (770 AM; 50 kW; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KJOL (620 AM; 10 kW; GRAND JUNCTION, CO; Owner: UNITED MINISTRIES)
  • KHAC (880 AM; 43 kW; TSE BONITO, NM; Owner: WESTERN INDIAN MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • KLTT (670 AM; 50 kW; COMMERCE CITY, CO; Owner: KLZ RADIO, INC.)
  • KKZN (760 AM; 50 kW; THORNTON, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)
  • KOA (850 AM; 50 kW; DENVER, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)
  • KAVP (1450 AM; 1 kW; COLONA, CO; Owner: WS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • KMXA (1090 AM; 50 kW; AURORA, CO; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • KENN (1390 AM; 10 kW; FARMINGTON, NM; Owner: WINTON ROAD BROADCASTING CO, LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Ouray:
  • KURA-LP (98.9 FM; OURAY, CO; Owner: OURAY SCHOOL DISTRICT R1)
  • K211BH (90.1 FM; OURAY, CO; Owner: NORTH FORK VALLEY PUBLIC RADIO, INC.)
  • K218BE (91.5 FM; OURAY, CO; Owner: PUBLIC BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC)
  • KOTO (91.7 FM; TELLURIDE, CO; Owner: SAN MIGUEL EDUCATIONAL FUND, INC.)
  • KKXK (94.1 FM; MONTROSE, CO; Owner: WOODLAND COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • KWGL (105.7 FM; OURAY, CO; Owner: WS COMMUNICATIONS, L.L.C.)
  • KPRH (88.3 FM; MONTROSE, CO; Owner: PUBLIC BROADCASTING OF COLORADO INC)
  • KBNG (103.7 FM; RIDGWAY, CO; Owner: WOODLAND COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • KIQX (101.3 FM; DURANGO, CO; Owner: FOUR CORNERS BROADCASTINGS, LLC)
  • KVMT (89.1 FM; MONTROSE, CO; Owner: NORTH FORK VALLEY PUBLIC RADIO, INC)
  • KUTE (90.1 FM; IGNACIO, CO; Owner: KUTE, INC.)
  • K210BA (89.9 FM; PURGATORY, ETC., CO; Owner: KUTE, INC.)
  • KRSJ (100.5 FM; DURANGO, CO; Owner: FOUR CORNERS BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • KRYD (104.9 FM; NORWOOD, CO; Owner: ROCKY III INVESTMENTS, INC.)
  • K232DA (94.3 FM; HESPERUS, CO; Owner: NATIVE AMERICAN CHRISTIAN VOICE, INC.)
  • K237CR (95.3 FM; HESPERUS, CO; Owner: NATIVE AMERICAN CHRISTIAN VOICE, INC.)
  • K233AH (94.5 FM; OURAY, CO; Owner: WOODLAND COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)

TV broadcast stations around Ouray:
  • K05JC (Channel 5; OURAY, CO; Owner: CITY OF OURAY)
  • K07BV (Channel 7; OURAY, CO; Owner: CITY OF OURAY)
  • K09PJ (Channel 9; OURAY, ETC., CO; Owner: ROCKY MOUNTAIN PUBLIC BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)




Ouray fatal accident list for 1991:
Dec 30, 1991 12:05 AM, 550, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1


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