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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:
Montezuma County, Colorado business tout: stores, dealers, real estate agents, wholesalers, restaurants...
Races in Montezuma County, Colorado:
Crime in 2005 (reported by the sheriff's office or county police, not the county total):
Crime in 2004 (reported by the sheriff's office or county police, not the county total):
Bush/Cheney (Republican): 63.4% Kerry/Edwards (Democratic): 35.1%
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.
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.
Neighboring counties: Apache County, Arizona , Dolores County , San Juan County, Utah , San Juan County, New Mexico , La Plata County , San Juan County .
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Notable locations in this county outside city limits:
Notable locations in Montezuma County: Dry Canyon Fishing (A), Point Lookout (B), Porters Camp (C), Priest Gulch Campground (D), Priest Gulch Trailhead (E), Boneawl House (F), Ridge Point Overlook (G), Round Tower (H), Rusts Sawmill (I), Sage Hen Fishing (J), Sandal House (K), Eagle Nest House (L), Sharkstooth Trailhead (M), Sixteen Window House (N), Soda Canyon Overlook (O), Spring House (P), Spruce Tree House (Q), Square Tower House (R), Step House (S), Stoner Guard Station (T). Display/hide their locations on the map Churches in Montezuma County include: Emmanuel Church (A), Lighthouse Baptist Church (B), Francis Xavier Church (C), The Chapel (D). Display/hide their locations on the map Cemeteries: Memorial Garden (1), Cedar Grove Cemetery (2), Sunnyside Cemetery (3), Arriola Cemetery (4), Sheek Cemetery (5), Sunset Memorial Gardens (6), Lamb Cemetery (7). Display/hide their locations on the map Lakes and reservoirs: Twin Lakes (A), Moqui Lake (B), Chicken Lake (C), Little Cajon Lake (D), Taylor Mesa Lake (E), Cliff Lake (F), Goodman Lake (G), Spruce Lake (H). Display/hide their locations on the map Streams, rivers, and creeks: Aspen Creek (A), Lado, Rio (B), Aztec Wash (C), Bear Creek (D), Beaver Creek (E), Berry Creek (F), Bob Creek (G), Chicken Creek (H), Coyote Wash (I). Display/hide their locations on the map Parks in Montezuma County include: Lowry Ruins National Historical Landmark (1), Hovenweep National Monument (2), Metaska Recreation Site (3), Dolores River State Wildlife Area (4), T-Down Park (5), Spruce Mill Park (6), Lone Dome Recreation Area (7), McPhee Recreation Area (8), House Creek Recreation Area (9). Display/hide their locations on the map
Notable locations in Montezuma County: Dry Canyon Fishing (A), Point Lookout (B), Porters Camp (C), Priest Gulch Campground (D), Priest Gulch Trailhead (E), Boneawl House (F), Ridge Point Overlook (G), Round Tower (H), Rusts Sawmill (I), Sage Hen Fishing (J), Sandal House (K), Eagle Nest House (L), Sharkstooth Trailhead (M), Sixteen Window House (N), Soda Canyon Overlook (O), Spring House (P), Spruce Tree House (Q), Square Tower House (R), Step House (S), Stoner Guard Station (T). Display/hide their locations on the map
Churches in Montezuma County include: Emmanuel Church (A), Lighthouse Baptist Church (B), Francis Xavier Church (C), The Chapel (D). Display/hide their locations on the map
Cemeteries: Memorial Garden (1), Cedar Grove Cemetery (2), Sunnyside Cemetery (3), Arriola Cemetery (4), Sheek Cemetery (5), Sunset Memorial Gardens (6), Lamb Cemetery (7). Display/hide their locations on the map
Lakes and reservoirs: Twin Lakes (A), Moqui Lake (B), Chicken Lake (C), Little Cajon Lake (D), Taylor Mesa Lake (E), Cliff Lake (F), Goodman Lake (G), Spruce Lake (H). Display/hide their locations on the map
Streams, rivers, and creeks: Aspen Creek (A), Lado, Rio (B), Aztec Wash (C), Bear Creek (D), Beaver Creek (E), Berry Creek (F), Bob Creek (G), Chicken Creek (H), Coyote Wash (I). Display/hide their locations on the map
Parks in Montezuma County include: Lowry Ruins National Historical Landmark (1), Hovenweep National Monument (2), Metaska Recreation Site (3), Dolores River State Wildlife Area (4), T-Down Park (5), Spruce Mill Park (6), Lone Dome Recreation Area (7), McPhee Recreation Area (8), House Creek Recreation Area (9). Display/hide their locations on the map
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)
Mean travel time to work: 21.8 minutes
Percentage of county residents living and working in this county: 85.5%
Housing units in structures:
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
Montezuma County historical area-adjusted tornado activity is significantly below Colorado state average. It is 10.3 times below overall U.S. average.
Means of transportation to work
9.08% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($39,788 average adjusted gross income)
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%
8.14% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($30,717 average adjusted gross income)
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%
Births per 1000 population from 1990 to 1999: 14.7 Births per 1000 population from 2000 to 2003: 13.3
Deaths per 1000 population from 1990 to 1999: 8.7 Deaths per 1000 population from 2000 to 2003: 10.4
Infant deaths per 1000 live births from 1990 to 1999: 9.3 Infant deaths per 1000 live births from 2000 to 2003: 5.5
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%
Household type by relationship
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
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.
4,472 married couples with children. 1,464 single-parent households (322 men, 1,142 women).
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
Total withdrawal of fresh water for public supply: 7.27 millions of gallons per day (all from surface)
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.
Place of birth for U.S.-born residents:
Median price asked for vacant for-sale houses in 2000: $84,400
Solid Waste Management: $698,000
Parks & Recreation: $28,000
General: $116,000
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
All Other: $215,000
Interest Earnings: $243,000
Rents: $59,000
Solid Waste Management: $41,000
Police Protection: $36,000
Highways: $2,136,000
All Other: $1,092,000
Health & Hospitals: $506,000
General Support: $150,000
Total General Sales: $1,119,000
Other Selective Sales: $83,000
Motor Vehicle License: $68,000
NEC: $15,000
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