At a Glance
Median Income
$55,313
$20,636 per capita
Home Value
$99,200
Zillow: $158,815
Median Rent
$1,045/mo
42.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.3%
93.9% high school+
Unemployment
8.0%
20.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.0%
16.6% smoking rate
How Ordway Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ordway's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ordway a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ordway residents earn a median household income of $55,313 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $20,636. The unemployment rate stands at 8.0% (122% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 76 business establishments, including 343 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ordway is $99,200 , 65% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $158,815. Median rent is $1,045/month, with 42.7% 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 1965.
Education
23.3% of adults in Ordway hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(31% below the national average).
93.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ordway has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,718
Median Age39.6 yrs
Density2,231/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born3.8%
Veterans9.3%
Economy
C+
Median Income$55,313
Per Capita$20,636
Unemployment8.0%
Poverty20.7%
County GDP$176M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,069
Housing
A+
Home Value$99,200
Rent$1,045
Ownership62.1%
Zillow$158,815
Housing Units627
Rent Burden42.7%
Health
Obesity30.0%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking16.6%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death16,105/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain11.2 in/yr
Elevation4,319 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.3%
High School+93.9%
Graduate+9.9%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 25%
Commute28 min
Broadband86.5%
Internet Speed16 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Ordway was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is Southeast Colorado Regional (59 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.483 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.7% of the population has a disability.
There are 343 restaurants in the area.