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Ouray, CO
City in Ouray County, Colorado.
Population
985
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
1,142
ZIP codes
0
Ouray and its ZIP codes
Ouray at a glance
- Ouray is about 20 times as dense as Colorado as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $78,182 a year, 18% less than the Colorado figure of $95,470.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $588,300 (9% above Colorado) and median rent is $1,346 a month.
Local data for Ouray, CO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Ouray, CO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$78,182
Poverty rate
3.6%
Median home value
$588,300
Median rent
$1,346/mo
Homeownership
72.8%
Bachelor's or higher
63.8%
Median age
54.5
Average commute
11.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (128), German Americans (127), Mexican Americans (116).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Ouray County. PPP loans are for Ouray.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Aug 2026, +0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,282
2,194 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$91,554
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$52.31M
FY 2026, $10,733 per person
How people get to work
Ouray, CO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone48.6%
- Carpooled10.7%
- Public transit1.0%
- Walked23.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.7%
- Worked from home14.0%
Average one-way commute: 11.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ouray, CO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
1,584
Countywide, mostly winter weather
Flood insurance policies
24
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / 16°F
24.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ouray, CO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
24.0%
U.S. 33.3% -9.3 pts
Diabetes
8.9%
U.S. 12.1% -3.2 pts
Smoking
9.6%
U.S. 12.8% -3.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.6%
U.S. 11.1% -4.5 pts
Cities near Ouray
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PortlandCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 3.2 |
| RidgwayTown | 9.9 mi | 1.8 |
| TellurideTown | 10 mi | 2.2 |
| Mountain VillageTown | 12 mi | 3.3 |
| Loghill VillageCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 6.2 |
| OphirTown | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| SilvertonTown | 15 mi | 0.8 |
| SawpitTown | 18 mi | 0 |
| Lake CityTown | 20 mi | 0.8 |
| PlacervilleCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.8 |
| ColonaCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ouray, CO in?
- Ouray is in Ouray County, Colorado.
- What is the population of Ouray, CO?
- About 985 people live in Ouray, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ouray?
- Nearby places include Portland (4.1 mi), Ridgway (9.9 mi), Telluride (10 mi), Mountain Village (12 mi), Loghill Village (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023