Ouray County , Colorado

Population: 5,024 residents · 2023 Census ACS

Income $84,556 Home $670,100 Rent $1,398/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Sources: CDC PLACES·FEMA NRI·Census ACS · Methodology

Across 5,024 residents, Ouray County tracks on the higher end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Colorado and neighboring counties alike. On CDC PLACES indicators, Ouray County tracks healthier than the US average — adult obesity at 23% and smoking under 9% are both well below national figures.

$84,556
Median Income
household
$670,100
Home Value
median
$1,398/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate

Income & Housing

Median Household Income $84,556
Per Capita Income $53,914
Poverty Rate 5.0%
Median Home Value $670,100
Median Gross Rent $1,398/mo
Owner Occupied 78.0%
Renter Occupied 22.0%

Demographics & Education

Total Population 5,024
Median Age 55.6 yrs
Bachelor's or Higher 54.0%

Health Outcomes

CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults

22.8%
Obesity
6.6%
Diabetes
9.1%
Smoking
34.0%
High Blood Pressure
13.5%
No Physical Activity
21.1%
Depression
30.2%
Insufficient Sleep
70.8%
Annual Checkup

Natural Hazard Risk

FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores

Very Low

Overall risk score: 17.7  ·  18th national percentile

🌪️ Tornado
2.64
🔥 Wildfire
71.85
❄️ Winter Storm
17.03
🌍 Earthquake
27.93
☀️ Drought
22.01

Thinking of moving to Ouray County?

Use our salary calculator to see what income you'd need to maintain your lifestyle.

Open Cost of Living Calculator →