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Ouray, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Ouray County County
Ouray, CO
At a Glance
How Ouray Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ouray's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Ouray a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Ouray residents earn a median household income of $76,458 , which is 2% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $44,745. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 396 business establishments, including 63 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ouray is $549,200 , 95% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $670,108. Median rent is $962/month, with 13.8% 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 1977.
Safety & Crime
Ouray reports 296 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 22% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,182/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
65.4% of adults in Ouray hold a bachelor's degree or higher (94% above the national average). 95.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ouray has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 24.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.