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Ridgway, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Ouray County County
Ridgway, CO
At a Glance
How Ridgway Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ridgway's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Ridgway a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Ridgway residents earn a median household income of $88,218 , which is 17% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $52,451. The unemployment rate stands at 6.3% (75% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.2% 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 Ridgway is $677,700 , 140% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $843,169. Median rent is $1,336/month, with 28.5% 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 1996.
Safety & Crime
Ridgway reports 296 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 22% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,182/100K.
Education
53.3% of adults in Ridgway hold a bachelor's degree or higher (58% above the national average). 98.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ridgway has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.