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County population in July 2011: 25,530 (34% urban, 66% rural)
County owner-occupied houses and condos: 6,880
Renter-occupied apartments: 2,321
% of renters here:

25%
State:

28%

Land area: 2037 sq. mi.
Water area: 3.3 sq. mi.
Population density: 13 people per square mile 
 
  (low).

Mar. 2012 cost of living index in Montezuma County: 83.8 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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Industries providing employment: Educational,health and social services (21.9%), Construction (14.9%), Retail trade (14.0%), Arts,entertainment,recreation,accommodation and food services (11.2%).

Type of workers:

  • Private wage or salary: 66%
  • Government: 21%
  • Self-employed, not incorporated: 12%
  • Unpaid family work: 0%

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Montezuma County races chart

Races in Montezuma County, Colorado:

  • White Non-Hispanic Alone (75.2%)
  • American Indian and Alaska Native alone (12.4%)
  • Hispanic or Latino (9.7%)
  • Two or more races (2.2%)

Median resident age:  38.0 years
Colorado median age:  34.3 years

Males: 11,716  (49.2%)
Females: 12,114  (50.8%)

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Montezuma County,CO real estate house value trend



Average household size:
Montezuma County:

2.5 people
Colorado:

3 people

Estimated median household income in 2009: $37,674 ($32,083 in 1999)
This county:

$37674
Colorado:

$55430

Median contract rent in 2009 for apartments: $474 (lower quartile is $344, upper quartile is $593)
This county:

$474
State:

$753


Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $186,400 (it was $106,400 in 2000)
Montezuma County:

$186,400
Colorado:

$237,800
Lower value quartile - upper value quartile: $115,733 - $302,458

Mean price in 2009:

Detached houses: $296,017
Here:

$296,017
State:

$322,490

Townhouses or other attached units: $236,592
Here:

$236,592
State:

$250,501

In 2-unit structures: $49,851
Here:

$49,851
State:

$264,083

In 3-to-4-unit structures: $35,308
Here:

$35,308
State:

$224,676

Mobile homes: $147,228
Here:

$147,228
State:

$53,488

Occupied boats, RVs, vans, etc.: $74,618
Here:

$74,618
State:

$69,208
Median monthly housing costs for homes and condos with a mortgage: $1,264
Median monthly housing costs for units without a mortgage: $247

Institutionalized population: 285

Crime in 2005 (reported by the sheriff's office or county police, not the county total):

  • Murders: 0
  • Rapes: 4
  • Robberies: 0
  • Assaults: 32
  • Burglaries: 80
  • Thefts: 157
  • Auto thefts: 16

Crime in 2004 (reported by the sheriff's office or county police, not the county total):

  • Murders: 1
  • Rapes: 1
  • Robberies: 1
  • Assaults: 66
  • Burglaries: 94
  • Thefts: 128
  • Auto thefts: 31

Montezuma County, CO map from a distance

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2007: 39 buildings, average cost: $142,200
  • 2008: 24 buildings, average cost: $120,300
  • 2009: 16 buildings, average cost: $151,300



2004 Presidential Election results in Montezuma County Colorado:

Bush/Cheney (Republican): 63.4%
Kerry/Edwards (Democratic): 35.1%


2008 Presidential Election results in Montezuma County Colorado:

McCain (Republican): 59.2%
Obama (Democratic): 39.7%
Detailed 2008 Election Results


Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $692 (0.4%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $588 (0.3%)


Montezuma County household income distribution in 2009 Montezuma County home values distribution


Montezuma County contract rent distribution in 2009

Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 17.0%
(13.6% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 18.9% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 35.3% for American Indian residents, 19.1% for other race residents, 12.6% for two or more races residents)

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This county:

16.4%
Whole state:

9.3%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This county:

6.4%
Whole state:

4.1%

Fair market rent in 2006 for a 1-bedroom apartment in Montezuma County is $500 a month.
Fair market rent for a 2-bedroom apartment is $577 a month.
Fair market rent for a 3-bedroom apartment is $689 a month.

Cities in this county include: Cortez, Mancos, Towaoc, Dolores, Pleasant View, Ute Mountain.

Montezuma County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential

2005 air pollution in Montezuma County:

Ozone (1-hour): 0.083 ppm (standard limit: 0.12 ppm). Near U.S. average.
Ozone (8-hour): 0.076 ppm (standard limit: 0.08 ppm). Near U.S. average.



Click to draw/clear Montezuma County borders

Notable locations in this county outside city limits:

Notable locations in Montezuma County: Rusts Sawmill (A), Ridge Point Overlook (B), Beaver Creek Marina (C), Lowry Pueblo Ruins (D), Hackberry Group (E), Goodman Point Group (F), The Forks Campground (G), Stoner Guard Station (H), Stoner Ski Area (I), Priest Gulch Campground (J), Circle K Ranch (K), Wallace Ranch (L), Truelson Ranch (M), Nordenskiolds Site 16 (N), Badger House Overlook (O), Mountezuma County Fairgrounds (P), Dolores Forest Service Facility (Q), Sharkstooth Trailhead (R), Jackson Gulch Campground (S), Dry Canyon Fishing (T). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Montezuma County include: Francis Xavier Church (A), Lighthouse Baptist Church (B), Emmanuel Church (C), The Chapel (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Majors Cemetery (1), Sunset Memorial Gardens (2), Lamb Cemetery (3), Sheek Cemetery (4), Lebanon Cemetery (5), Memorial Garden (6), Goodman Point Cemetery (7). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes and reservoirs: Dry Lake (A), Taylor Mesa Lake (B), Twin Lakes (C), Chicken Lake (D), Cliff Lake (E), Spruce Lake (F), Goodman Lake (G), Moqui Lake (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Tohache Wash (A), West Mancos River (B), Toh Dahstini Wash (C), Grindstone Creek (D), Polly Creek (E), Roaring Forks Creek (F), Dipping Vat Creek (G), Lewis Creek (H), Rio Lado (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Montezuma County include: Yucca House National Monument (1), Cabin Canyon Recreation Site (2), Dolores River State Wildlife Area (3), House Creek Recreation Area (4), Lone Dome Recreation Area (5), McPhee Recreation Area (6), Metaska Recreation Site (7), Dolores River State Wildlife Area (8), Spruce Mill Park (9). Display/hide their locations on the map

 

Neighboring counties: Apache County, Arizona , Dolores County , San Juan County, Utah , San Juan County, New Mexico , La Plata County , San Juan County .

Unemployment in Apr. 2010:
Here:

7.9%
Colorado:

7.8%

Unemployment by year (%)

County total employment by year

County average yearly wages by year ($)


Current college students: 723
People 25 years of age or older with a high school degree or higher: 81.1%
People 25 years of age or older with a bachelor's degree or higher: 21.0%

Number of foreign born residents: 517 (46% naturalized citizens)

Montezuma County:

2.2%
Whole state:

8.6%

Year of entry for the foreign-born population

  • 1995 to March 2000: 57
  • 1990 to 1994: 83
  • 1985 to 1989: 39
  • 1980 to 1984: 78
  • 1975 to 1979: 34
  • 1970 to 1974: 62
  • 1970 to 1974: 23
  • 1965 to 1969: 141

Mean travel time to work (commute): 21.8 minutes

Percentage of county residents living and working in this county: 85.5%

Montezuma County marital status for males
Montezuma County marital status for females

Housing units in structures:

  • One, detached: 6,667
  • One, attached: 124
  • Two: 185
  • 3 or 4: 277
  • 5 to 9: 151
  • 10 to 19: 49
  • 20 or more: 88
  • Mobile homes: 2,839
  • Boats, RVs, vans, etc.: 117

Housing units in Montezuma County with a mortgage: 2,520 (183 second mortgage, 155 home equity loan, 0 both second mortgage and home equity loan)
Houses without a mortgage: 1,114

Here:

69.3% with mortgage
State:

79.2% with mortgage



Religion statistics:

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 30.80%
Here30.8%
USA50.2%
Total adherents: 7,340
Total congregations: 40

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameLDS (Mormon) ChurchCatholic ChurchAssemblies of GodSouthern Baptist ConventionUnited Methodist Church
Adherents1,729 (23.6%)1,015 (13.8%)825 (11.2%)818 (11.1%)580 (7.9%)
Congregations5 (12.5%)3 (7.5%)5 (12.5%)4 (10.0%)3 (7.5%)
NameLutheran ChurchAmerican Baptist Churches in the USAChurches of ChristEpiscopal ChurchOther
Adherents416 (5.7%)415 (5.7%)304 (4.1%)289 (3.9%)949 (12.9%)
Congregations1 (2.5%)2 (5.0%)4 (10.0%)1 (2.5%)12 (30.0%)
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.

Religions in Montezuma County - Cortez, Mancos, Towaoc, Dolores, Pleasant View

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 4
This county:

1.59 / 10,000 pop.
Colorado:

1.50 / 10,000 pop.

Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Montezuma County:

0.40 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.15 / 10,000 pop.


Number of convenience stores (with gas): 16
This county:

6.35 / 10,000 pop.
Colorado:

3.13 / 10,000 pop.

Number of full-service restaurants: 32
Montezuma County:

12.71 / 10,000 pop.
Colorado:

8.99 / 10,000 pop.

Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

6.3%
Colorado:

5.3%

Adult obesity rate:
Here:

19.0%
Colorado:

18.4%

Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Montezuma County:

8.2%
State:

9.6%


Agriculture in Montezuma County:

Average size of farms: 988 acres
Average value of agricultural products sold per farm: $17,516
Average value of crops sold per acre for harvested cropland: $156.41
The value of nursery, greenhouse, floriculture, and sod as a percentage of the total market value of agricultural products sold: 9.01%
The value of livestock, poultry, and their products as a percentage of the total market value of agricultural products sold: 55.49%
Average total farm production expenses per farm: $22,555
Harvested cropland as a percentage of land in farms: 5.05%
Irrigated harvested cropland as a percentage of land in farms: 80.87%
Average market value of all machinery and equipment per farm: $62,927
The percentage of farms operated by a family or individual: 92.52%
Average age of principal farm operators: 56 years
Average number of cattle and calves per 100 acres of all land in farms: 2.36
Milk cows as a percentage of all cattle and calves: 0.12%
All wheat for grain: 2147 harvested acres
Vegetables: 14 harvested acres
Land in orchards: 263 acres

Tornado activity:

Montezuma County historical area-adjusted tornado activity is significantly below Colorado state average. It is 11.0 times below overall U.S. average.

Earthquake activity:

Montezuma County-area historical earthquake activity is significantly below Colorado state average. It is 87% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/13/1994 at 06:01:23, a magnitude 4.6 (4.4 MB, 4.6 ML, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 64.2 miles away from the county center
On 5/27/2000 at 21:58:18, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 ML, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 70.0 miles away from the county center
On 11/7/2004 at 06:54:59, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 ML, Depth: 0.4 mi) earthquake occurred 63.8 miles away from the county center
On 6/6/2008 at 20:09:59, a magnitude 3.7 (3.7 ML, Depth: 6.0 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 49.2 miles away from Montezuma County center
On 6/3/1999 at 15:35:34, a magnitude 3.6 (3.6 ML, Depth: 2.6 mi) earthquake occurred 67.7 miles away from the county center
On 7/6/1999 at 22:05:45, a magnitude 3.5 (3.5 ML, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 68.5 miles away from the county center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML)

Most recent natural disasters:

  • Colorado Hurricane Katrina Evacuation, Incident Period: August 29, 2005 to October 1, 2005, Emergency Declared (EM-3224): September 5, 2005, FEMA Id: FEMA-EM-3224, Natural disaster type: Hurricane
  • Colorado Wildfires, Incident Period: April 23, 2002 to August 6, 2002, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared (DR-1421): June 19, 2002, FEMA Id: FEMA-DR-1421, Natural disaster type: Fire
  • Colorado FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, Incident Period: July 6, 1973, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared (DR-396): July 6, 1973, FEMA Id: FEMA-DR-396, Natural disaster type: Landslide, Flood
  • Colorado Heavy Rains, Flooding, Incident Period: September 22, 1970, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared (DR-293): September 22, 1970, FEMA Id: FEMA-DR-293, Natural disaster type: Flood, Heavy Rain

The number of natural disasters in Montezuma County (4) is a lot smaller than the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 3
Emergencies Declared: 1

Class of Workers


Most common industries (%)
Males Females
  • Construction (26%)
  • Educational services (6%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (6%)
  • Health care (5%)
  • Public administration (5%)
  • Arts, entertainment, and recreation (4%)
  • Accommodation and food services (4%)
  • Educational services (17%)
  • Health care (14%)
  • Accommodation and food services (10%)
  • Public administration (6%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (5%)
  • Arts, entertainment, and recreation (4%)
  • Finance and insurance (4%)
Most common occupations (%)
Males Females
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (6%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5%)
  • Carpenters (5%)
  • Construction trades workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (5%)
  • Supervisors, construction and extraction workers (5%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (4%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (4%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (8%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (6%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (5%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (5%)
  • Information and record clerks except customer service representatives (4%)
  • Cashiers (4%)
  • Registered nurses (4%)

Most common places of birth for the foreign-born residents (%):



  • Mexico (40%)
  • Germany (18%)
  • United Kingdom (9%)
  • Netherlands (5%)
  • Other Northern Africa (3%)
  • Honduras (3%)
  • Canada (3%)

Most common first ancestries reported in Montezuma County (%):



  • German (16%)
  • United States or American (15%)
  • English (11%)
  • Irish (7%)
  • Scotch-Irish (3%)
  • Italian (2%)
  • European (2%)


Montezuma County mode of transportation to work chart

Means of transportation to work:

  • Drove a car alone: 7,566 (73%)
  • Carpooled: 1,742 (17%)
  • Bus or trolley bus: 31 (0%)
  • Streetcar or trolley car: 3 (0%)
  • Motorcycle: 27 (0%)
  • Bicycle: 56 (1%)
  • Walked: 365 (4%)
  • Other means: 95 (1%)
  • Worked at home: 486 (5%)

Owners and renters by unit type in %

Breakdown of mean house values by ages of householders


People in group quarters in Montezuma County, Colorado:

  • 184 people in nursing homes
  • 116 people in other noninstitutional group quarters
  • 101 people in local jails and other confinement facilities (including police lockups)
  • 25 people in other workers' dormitories
  • 11 people in homes or halfway houses for drug/alcohol abuse

Average gross adjusted income of non-migrant taxpayers in this county in 2005 was $42,669.

9.08% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($39,788 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

9.08%
Colorado average:

10.77%


10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries.
2.58% relocated from other counties in Colorado ($11,603 average AGI)
6.50% relocated from other states ($28,186 average AGI)
Montezuma County:

6.50%
Colorado average:

4.67%

Percentage of residents relocating from other counties or countries


Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from La Plata County, CO  0.84% ($43,114 average AGI)
from San Juan County, NM  0.82% ($27,667)
from Maricopa County, AZ  0.39% ($61,939)
from Apache County, AZ  0.23% ($26,474)
from Navajo County, AZ  0.22% ($20,667)
from Coconino County, AZ  0.19% ($60,125)
from Mesa County, CO  0.19% ($27,125)


8.14% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($30,717 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

8.14%
Colorado average:

10.03%


10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries.
2.75% relocated to other counties in Colorado ($10,444 average AGI)
5.39% relocated to other states ($20,272 average AGI)
Montezuma County:

5.39%
Colorado average:

3.96%

Percentage of residents relocating to other counties or countries


Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to San Juan County, NM  0.82% ($26,706 average AGI)
to La Plata County, CO  0.63% ($27,942)
to Mesa County, CO  0.48% ($36,075)
to Maricopa County, AZ  0.41% ($22,559)
to Dolores County, CO  0.27% ($28,545)
to Bernalillo County, NM  0.16% ($24,385)
to Apache County, AZ  0.14% ($17,417)

Births per 1000 population from 1990 to 1999: 14.7
Births per 1000 population from 2000 to 2006: 12.9

Births per 1000 population in Montezuma County

Deaths per 1000 population from 1990 to 1999: 8.7
Deaths per 1000 population from 2000 to 2006: 10.2

Deaths per 1000 population in Montezuma County

Infant deaths per 1000 live births from 1990 to 1999: 9.3
Infant deaths per 1000 live births from 2000 to 2006: 5.9

Infant deaths per 1000 live births in Montezuma County

Persons enrolled in hospital insurance and/or supplemental medical insurance (Medicare) in July 1, 2003: 3,959 (3,404 aged, 555 disabled)
Population without health insurance coverage in 2000: 20%
Children under 18 without health insurance coverage in 2000: 17%

Suicides per 1,000,000 population from 2000 to 2006: 259.6. This is less than state average.

Mechanisms of suicide:

 

Deaths per 1,000,000 population:
  • Firearm - 177.0
  • Other - 82.6

Household type by relationship:

Households: 23,391
  • In family households: 20,230 (4,859 male householders, 1,687 female householders)
    5,229 spouses, 7,072 children (6,435 natural, 171 adopted, 466 stepchildren), 433 grandchildren, 169 brothers or sisters, 91 parents, 281 other relatives, 409 non-relatives
  • In nonfamily households: 3,161 (1,267 male householders (999 living alone)), 1,399 female householders (1,255 living alone)), 495 nonrelatives
  • In group quarters: 439 (291 institutionalized population)

Size of family households: 2,963 2-persons, 1,332 3-persons, 1,319 4-persons, 554 5-persons, 242 6-persons, 136 7-or-more-persons.

Size of nonfamily households: 2,254 1-person, 351 2-persons, 34 3-persons, 27 4-persons.

86.7% of residents of Montezuma County speak English at home.
5.8% of residents speak Spanish at home (72% speak English very well, 17% speak English well, 9% speak English not well, 2% don't speak English at all).
0.8% of residents speak other Indo-European language at home (89% speak English very well, 8% speak English well, 4% speak English not well).
0.1% of residents speak Asian or Pacific Island language at home (52% speak English very well, 48% speak English well).
6.6% of residents speak other language at home (67% speak English very well, 28% speak English well, 4% speak English not well, 1% don't speak English at all).

In fiscal year 2004:

Federal Government expenditure: $217,395,000 ($8768 per capita)
Department of Defense expenditure: $2,796,000
Federal direct payments to individuals for retirement and disability: $60,575,000
Federal other direct payments to individuals: $23,635,000
Federal direct payments not to individuals: $55,199,000
Federal grants: $30,833,000
Federal procurement contracts: $31,540,000 ($64,000 Department of Defense)
Federal salaries and wages: $15,613,000 ($114,000 Department of Defense)
Federal Government direct loans: $967,000
Federal guaranteed/insured loans: $13,019,000
Federal Government insurance: $20,974,000

Population change from April 1, 2000 to July 1, 2005:

Births: 1,656
Here:

67 per 1000 residents
State:

76 per 1000 residents

Deaths: 1,287
Here:

52 per 1000 residents
State:

32 per 1000 residents

Net international migration: +55
Here:

+2 per 1000 residents
State:

+24 per 1000 residents

Net internal migration: +557
Here:

+22 per 1000 residents
State:

+10 per 1000 residents

Population growth in Montezuma County

Total withdrawal of fresh water for public supply: 7.27 millions of gallons per day (all from surface)

Median number of rooms in houses and condos:
Here:

5.6
State:

6.5

Median number of rooms in apartments:
Here:

4.3
State:

3.9

Year house built

  • 2005 or later: 230
  • 2000 to 2004: 1,106
  • 1990 to 1999: 2,150
  • 1980 to 1989: 1,742
  • 1970 to 1979: 2,064
  • 1960 to 1969: 802
  • 1950 to 1959: 1,034
  • 1940 to 1949: 648
  • 1939 or earlier: 1,374
Rooms in houses/apartments in Montezuma County, Colorado
Owner-occupied Renter-occupied
  • 1 room: 54
  • 2 rooms: 117
  • 3 rooms: 325
  • 4 rooms: 992
  • 5 rooms: 1,862
  • 6 rooms: 1,518
  • 7 rooms: 1,008
  • 8 rooms: 516
  • 9+ rooms: 488
  • 1 room: 34
  • 2 rooms: 233
  • 3 rooms: 348
  • 4 rooms: 659
  • 5 rooms: 586
  • 6 rooms: 237
  • 7 rooms: 135
  • 8 rooms: 64
  • 9+ rooms: 25
Bedrooms in houses/apartments in Montezuma County, Colorado
Owner-occupied Renter-occupied
  • no bedroom: 69
  • 1 bedroom: 336
  • 2 bedrooms: 1,760
  • 3 bedrooms: 3,674
  • 4 bedrooms: 871
  • 5+ bedrooms: 170
  • no bedroom: 62
  • 1 bedroom: 486
  • 2 bedrooms: 903
  • 3 bedrooms: 678
  • 4 bedrooms: 166
  • 5+ bedrooms: 26
Cars and other vehicles available in Montezuma County, Colorado in houses/condos/apartments
Owner-occupied Renter-occupied
  • no vehicle: 294
  • 1 vehicle: 1,533
  • 2 vehicles: 2,979
  • 3 vehicles: 1,492
  • 4 vehicles: 397
  • 5+ vehicles: 185
  • no vehicle: 269
  • 1 vehicle: 1,133
  • 2 vehicles: 699
  • 3 vehicles: 168
  • 4 vehicles: 32
  • 5+ vehicles: 20

53% of Montezuma County residents lived in the same house 5 years ago.
   Out of people who lived in different houses, 53% lived in this county.
   Out of people who lived in different counties, 30% lived in Colorado.

Montezuma County:

52.9%
State average:

45.7%


Place of birth for U.S.-born residents:

  • This state: 10933
  • Northeast: 852
  • Midwest: 2709
  • South: 2321
  • West: 6346

Median price asked for vacant for-sale houses in 2000: $84,400


Housing units lacking complete plumbing facilities: 2%

Housing units lacking complete kitchen facilities: 2%

Year Householders Moved Into Unit:

Most commonly used house heating fuel in Montezuma County
Houses and condos Apartments
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (35.3%)
  • Utility gas (34.0%)
  • Wood (17.9%)
  • Electricity (9.5%)
  • Other fuel (1.4%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (0.8%)
  • Coal or coke (0.6%)
  • Utility gas (50.3%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (22.5%)
  • Electricity (18.5%)
  • Wood (7.7%)



Private vs. public school enrollment:


Students in private schools in grades 1 to 8 (elementary and middle school): 147
Here:

5.0%
Colorado:

8.8%

Students in private schools in grades 9 to 12 (high school): 25
Here:

1.7%
Colorado:

7.9%

Students in private undergraduate colleges: 78
Here:

14.2%
Colorado:

16.7%

Educational Attainment (%)

School Enrollment by Level of School (%)


Age and Sex of Sensory-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Physically-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Mentally-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Self-Care Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Go-Outside-Home Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Residents with Employment Disability (Noninst.)


Montezuma County government finances in 2004:

  • Charges - All Other: $2,651,000
    Solid Waste Management: $698,000
    Parks & Recreation: $28,000
  • Construction - Regular Highways: $360,000
    General: $116,000
  • Current Operations - Welfare - Other: $5,427,000
    Regular Highways: $3,004,000
    Police Protection: $2,683,000
    Health Services - Other: $1,910,000
    Central Staff Services: $1,241,000
    Financial Administration: $839,000
    General - Other: $825,000
    Solid Waste Management: $517,000
    Corrections - Other: $517,000
    Judicial and Legal Services: $494,000
    Welfare, Federal Categorical Assistance Programs: $473,000
    Welfare, Vendor Payments for Other Purposes: $462,000
    General Public Buildings: $317,000
    Parks & Recreation: $158,000
    Natural Resources - Other: $122,000
    Welfare, Vendor Payments for Medical Care: $14,000
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Public Welfare: $1,723,000
    All Other: $215,000
  • General - Interest on Debt: $334,000
  • Intergovernmental to Local NEC - Regular Highways: $98,000
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding, NEC: $5,655,000
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding Nonguaranteed - Other, NEC: $5,440,000
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified - Other, NEC: $215,000
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $708,000
    Interest Earnings: $243,000
    Rents: $59,000
  • Other Capital Outlay - General - Other: $80,000
    Solid Waste Management: $41,000
    Police Protection: $36,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $14,145,000
  • State Intergovernmental - Public Welfare: $4,387,000
    Highways: $2,136,000
    All Other: $1,092,000
    Health & Hospitals: $506,000
    General Support: $150,000
  • Tax - Property: $4,118,000
    Total General Sales: $1,119,000
    Other Selective Sales: $83,000
    Motor Vehicle License: $68,000
    NEC: $15,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $5,923,000

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) in 2006:

  • Total number of recipients: 425
  • Number of aged recipients: 61
  • Number of blind and disabled recipients: 364
  • Number of recipients under 18: 56
  • Number of recipients between 18 and 64: 259
  • Number of recipients older than 64: 110
  • Number of recipients also receiving OASDI: 184
  • Amount of payments (thousands of dollars): 163


Montezuma County Fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 1991
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Montezuma County Fatal accident statistics for 1992 - 2009
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Most common first names in Montezuma County, CO among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Mary12580.2 years
John11974.7 years
James11972.4 years
William9875.3 years
Robert8070.7 years
Charles7274.1 years
George6679.0 years
Frank4675.0 years
Ruth4478.0 years
Helen4284.2 years
Most common last names in Montezuma County, CO among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Smith6373.6 years
Johnson4174.7 years
Brown3776.7 years
Martinez3173.7 years
Wilson3079.3 years
Martin2972.5 years
Miller2977.0 years
Taylor2781.4 years
Jones2378.6 years
King2171.9 years
Businesses in Montezuma County, CO
NameCountNameCount
Ace Hardware1Lane Furniture1
Arby's1MasterBrand Cabinets8
AutoZone1McDonald's1
Baymont Inn1Nike2
Best Western1Pizza Hut1
Big O Tires1RadioShack1
Budget Car Rental1Rodeway Inn1
Burger King1SONIC Drive-In1
Cold Stone Creamery1Safeway1
Dairy Queen1Sears1
Days Inn1Subway2
Dennys1Super 81
Econo Lodge1Taco Bell1
FedEx8True Value1
GameStop1U-Haul3
H&R Block1UPS6
Holiday Inn1Vans1
Jones New York1Vons1
KFC1Walgreens1
Kroger1Walmart1
La-Z-Boy1Wendy's1
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