Ouray, Colorado
Quick Statistics
Ouray is a community in Ouray County, Colorado, home to about 985 people spread across 0.9 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $40,000 a year, and a typical home is worth about $588,300. About 70.8% of adults hold a college degree, and 94.7% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has shrunk about 2 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Colorado towns GeoStat tracks, Ouray ranks number 223 of 472 in population, number 216 in median household income, number 131 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Ouray typically top out near 85°F in July, while January nights average about 7°F. The area sees roughly 81 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Portland, CO | 4.4 mi. | 125 |
| 2. | Telluride, CO | 9.9 mi. | 2,160 |
| 3. | Ridgway, CO | 10.0 mi. | 1,237 |
| 4. | Mountain Village, CO | 12.0 mi. | 2,185 |
| 5. | Loghill Village, CO | 13.1 mi. | 618 |
| 6. | Ophir, CO | 14.6 mi. | 120 |
| 7. | Silverton, CO | 15.0 mi. | 637 |
| 8. | Sawpit, CO | 18.0 mi. | 6 |
What is the population of Ouray, Colorado?
Ouray has a population of about 985 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Ouray, Colorado in?
Ouray is located in Ouray County, Colorado.
What is the median home value in Ouray, Colorado?
The median home value in Ouray is about $588,300, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Ouray, Colorado?
The median personal income in Ouray is about $40,000 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Ouray, Colorado?
No tornadoes have been recorded in Ouray County since modern record-keeping began in 1950.
What is the weather like in Ouray, Colorado?
Typical July highs run about 85 degrees and January lows about 7 degrees, with around 81 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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