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Ordway, CO
Town in Crowley County, Colorado.
Population
1,528
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
1,981
ZIP codes
0
Ordway and its ZIP codes
Ordway at a glance
- Ordway is about 35 times as dense as Colorado as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $54,583 a year, 43% less than the Colorado figure of $95,470.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $104,400 (81% below Colorado) and median rent is $1,036 a month.
Local data for Ordway, CO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Ordway, CO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$54,583
Poverty rate
18.6%
Median home value
$104,400
Median rent
$1,036/mo
Homeownership
62.9%
Bachelor's or higher
21.3%
Median age
43.0
Average commute
26.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (305), Mexican Americans (205), Irish Americans (94).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Crowley County. PPP loans are for Ordway.
Unemployment rate
4.7%
Aug 2026, +0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,129
1,122 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$27,232
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$25.35M
FY 2026, $4,280 per person
How people get to work
Ordway, CO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone62.3%
- Carpooled14.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked6.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
- Worked from home16.8%
Average one-way commute: 26.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ordway, CO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
181
Countywide, mostly hail
July high / Jan low
94° / 12°F
11.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ordway, CO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
29.5%
U.S. 33.3% -3.8 pts
Diabetes
13.0%
U.S. 12.1% +0.9 pts
Smoking
15.7%
U.S. 12.8% +2.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
16.7%
U.S. 11.1% +5.6 pts
Cities near Ordway
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Sugar CityTown | 5 mi | 0.4 |
| CrowleyTown | 6.1 mi | 0.2 |
| ManzanolaTown | 9.9 mi | 0.3 |
| Olney SpringsTown | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| Rocky FordCity | 12 mi | 1.7 |
| CherawTown | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| SwinkTown | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| FowlerTown | 16 mi | 0.6 |
| La Junta GardensCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.5 |
| North La JuntaCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1.4 |
| La JuntaCity | 21 mi | 3.2 |
| BooneTown | 27 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ordway, CO in?
- Ordway is in Crowley County, Colorado.
- What is the population of Ordway, CO?
- About 1,528 people live in Ordway, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ordway?
- Nearby places include Sugar City (5 mi), Crowley (6.1 mi), Manzanola (9.9 mi), Olney Springs (11 mi), Rocky Ford (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023