Dolores, CO

Full City Profile · Colorado · Montezuma County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
947 Population 1,263/sq mi density
$33,438 Median Income $28,752 per capita
$263,300 Home Value $475,353 Zillow
$749 Median Rent 33.6% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$33,438 median income, 0.0% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.2 / 5.0
$263,300 home value, $749/mo rent
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Dolores, CO

At a Glance

Median Income
$33,438
56% below
$28,752 per capita
Home Value
$263,300
7% below
Zillow: $475,353
Median Rent
$749/mo
36% below
33.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
33.2%
1% below
95.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
13.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.8%
13% below
14.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F

How Dolores Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Dolores's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
44%
Home Value
93%
Rent
64%
Poverty
111%
Bachelor's
99%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Dolores a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Dolores residents earn a median household income of $33,438 , which is 56% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,752. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,029 business establishments, including 90 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Dolores is $263,300 , 7% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $475,353. Median rent is $749/month, with 33.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.

Education

33.2% of adults in Dolores hold a bachelor's degree or higher (1% below the national average). 95.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Dolores has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 18.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Data Overview

People

Population947
Median Age38.8 yrs
Density1,263/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Foreign Born16.1%
Veterans5.3%

Economy

B
Median Income$33,438
Per Capita$28,752
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty13.8%
County GDP$1,454M
Avg Weekly Wage$888

Housing

C
Home Value$263,300
Rent$749
Ownership44.2%
Zillow$475,353
Housing Units615
Rent Burden33.6%

Health

Obesity27.8%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking14.5%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death12,917/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Rain18.7 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation6,945 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+33.2%
High School+95.5%
Graduate+9.6%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 38%
Commute18 min
Broadband79.2%
Internet Speed52 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Dolores was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Telluride Regional (46 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.416 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.5% of the population has a disability.
16.1% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.