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Dove Creek, CO

Full City Profile · Colorado · Dolores County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
680 Population 1,193/sq mi density
$69,659 Median Income $45,865 per capita
$145,000 Home Value $219,725 Zillow
49°F Avg Temperature 318 sunny days/yr
198 Violent Crime/100K 3,761 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$69,659 median income, 3.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$145,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
198 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Dove Creek, CO

At a Glance

Median Income
$69,659
7% below
$45,865 per capita
Home Value
$145,000
49% below
Zillow: $219,725
Violent Crime
198/100K
48% below
3,761/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.4%
60% below
95.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.9%
8% above
22.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.0%
16% below
15.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
318 sunny days/yr

How Dove Creek Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
93%
Home Value
51%
Poverty
177%
Bachelor's
40%
Unemployment
108%
Crime
52%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Dove Creek a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Dove Creek residents earn a median household income of $69,659 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $45,865. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 100 business establishments, including 13 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Dove Creek is $145,000 , 49% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $219,725. The cost of living index is 103.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.

Safety & Crime

Dove Creek reports 198 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 48% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,761/100K.

Education

13.4% of adults in Dove Creek hold a bachelor's degree or higher (60% below the national average). 95.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Dove Creek has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population680
Median Age36.4 yrs
Density1,193/mi²
Male / Female62% / 38%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans25.4%

Economy

B
Median Income$69,659
Per Capita$45,865
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty22.0%
County GDP$106M
Avg Weekly Wage$797

Housing

A+
Home Value$145,000
Rent
Ownership54.7%
Zillow$219,725
Housing Units393
Rent Burden14.1%

Crime

F
Violent198/100K
Property3,761/100K

Health

Obesity27.0%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking15.4%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death7,029/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days318/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation6,840 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.4%
High School+95.6%
Graduate+8.8%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
Commute20 min
Broadband93.1%
Internet Speed18 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Dove Creek was built in 1973.
26.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Telluride Regional (56 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.436 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
8.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.