Dolores County, CO
Living in Dolores County
Bikeability
46
Walkability
89
Commute
84
Public Transit
48
Affordability
91
Public Safety
72
Airports
4
Hospitals
88
Colleges
9
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
24
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
1.9k
Population
-170 (2010–19)
49 y
Median Age
+5 (2010–19)
24%
College-Educated
+9% (2010–19)
65%
Family Households
-10% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years15%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years32%
75 years and over11%
Diversity
Caucasian90%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Multiracial2%
Native American2%
Education
Less than high school6%
High school graduate36%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree11%
Households
Family household65%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$46k
Median Household Income
+$2.9k (2010–19)
88%
Above Poverty
-1% (2010–19)
21 mi
Average Commute
91%
Lived Here Last Year
+11% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K21%
$25K to $49K33%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government20%
Private sector56%
Self-employed15%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance21%
Factory and transportation7%
Mgt, science, and arts31%
Sales and office21%
Service20%
Commute
Car, truck, or van72%
Public transportation1%
Walked12%
Worked at home15%
Housing
$117k
Median Home Value
-$20k (2010–19)
16%
Built 2000 or Later
$577
Median Monthly Rent
+$150 (2010–19)
39%
Owner-Occupied
-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached80%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home18%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 194914%
Built 1939 or earlier12%
Home Value
Less than $50K16%
$50K to $99K27%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K20%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity12%
LP gas39%
Utility gas30%
Wood18%
Crime
Violent Crime in Dolores County
United States45
Colorado43
Property Crime in Dolores County
United States48
Colorado55
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (26%)(69%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton19%
Donald Trump75%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24 | 1 | 18 |
| Feb | 27 | 2 | 16 |
| Mar | 34 | 2 | 14 |
| Apr | 42 | 1 | 9 |
| May | 51 | 1 | 2 |
| Jun | 60 | 1 | 0 |
| Jul | 66 | 2 | 0 |
| Aug | 64 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep | 57 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct | 46 | 2 | 3 |
| Nov | 34 | 1 | 12 |
| Dec | 25 | 2 | 15 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Dolores County
Inland Flooding56
Tornado2
Blizzard5
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Dolores County, CO
Private Schools
Private Schools near Dolores County, CO
Lighthouse Christian Academy
23 miles, S
Cortez Adventist Christian School
26 miles, S
Telluride Mountain School
39 miles, NE
Colorado Timberline Academy
43 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Dolores County, CO
Fort Lewis College
47 miles, SE
Colorado Mesa University
95 miles, N
Western Colorado University
105 miles, NE
St John's College
202 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Dolores County, CO
Southwest Memorial Hospital
24 miles, S
San Juan Hospital
46 miles, W
Animas Surgical Hospital, Llc
48 miles, SE
Mercy Regional Medical Center
51 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Dolores County, CO
Durango-La Plata County Airport
57 miles, SE
Montrose Regional Airport
65 miles, NE
Grand Junction Regional Airport
97 miles, N
Canyonlands Field
98 miles, NW