Montrose County, Colorado
County Overview
As of 2007, Montrose County's population is 38,559 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 15.34 percent.
The median home cost in Montrose County is $261,000. Home appreciation the last year has been 1.27 percent.
Compared to the rest of the country, Montrose County's cost of living is 5.09% Lower than the U.S. average.
Montrose County public schools spend $5,746 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $6,058. There are about 15 students per teacher in Montrose County.
The unemployment rate in Montrose County is 3.10 percent(U.S. avg. is 4.60%). Recent job growth is Positive. Montrose County jobs have Increased by 2.48 percent.
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People
The 2007 Montrose County, CO, population is 38,559. There are 17 people per square mile (population density).
Family in Montrose County, CO
The median age is 37.8. The US median is 37.6. 62.31% of people in Montrose County, CO, are married. 11.62% are divorced.
The average household size is 2.49 people. 24.45% of people are married, with children. 7.93% have children, but are single.
Race in Montrose County, CO
89.61% of people are white, 0.32% are black, 0.68% are asian, 1.20% are native american, and 8.82% claim 'Other'.
16.67% of the people in Montrose County, CO, claim hispanic ethnicity (meaning 83.33% are non-hispanic).
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Economy
The unemployment rate in Montrose County, CO, is 3.10%, with job growth of 2.48%. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 26.19%.
Montrose County, CO Taxes
Montrose County, CO,sales tax rate is 3.90%. Income tax is 5.00%.
Montrose County, CO Income and Salaries
The income per capita is $20,247, which includes all adults and children. The median household income is $40,998.
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| Unemployment Rate | 3.10% | 4.60% |
| Recent Job Growth | 2.48% | 1.40% |
| Future Job Growth | 26.19% | 11.90% |
| Sales Taxes | 3.90% | 6.00% |
| Income Taxes | 5.00% | 5.02% |
| Income per Cap. | $20,247 | $24,020 |
| Household Income | $40,998 | $44,684 |
| ESTIMATED HOUSEHOLDS BY HOUSEHOLD INCOME | | |
| Income Less Than 15K | 15.17% | 13.64% |
| Income between 15K and 25K | 13.59% | 11.21% |
| Income between 25K and 35K | 13.54% | 11.46% |
| Income between 35K and 50K | 18.77% | 15.84% |
| Income between 50K and 75K | 21.42% | 19.28% |
| Income between 75K and 100K | 8.33% | 11.53% |
| Income between 100K and 150K | 7.08% | 10.70% |
| Income between 150K and 250K | 1.52% | 4.43% |
| Income between 250K and 500K | 0.44% | 1.31% |
| Income greater than 500K | 0.14% | 0.61% |
| POPULATION BY OCCUPATION | | |
| Management, Business, and Financial Operations | 13.06% | 13.61% |
| Professional and Related Occupations | 13.61% | 20.24% |
| Service | 17.59% | 14.75% |
| Sales and Office | 24.23% | 26.74% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 1.69% | 0.74% |
| Construction, Extraction, and Maintenance | 16.69% | 9.48% |
| Production, Transportation, and Material Moving | 13.15% | 14.44% |
Housing
The median home value in Montrose County, CO, is $261,000. Home appreciation is 1.27% over the last year. The median age of Montrose County, CO, real estate is 25 years.
Montrose County, CO Apartments and Rentals
Renters make up 22.46% of the Montrose County, CO, population. 8.09% of houses and apartments in Montrose County, CO, are unoccupied (vacancy rate).
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| Median Home Age | 25 | 27 |
| Median Home Cost | $261,000 | $217,200 |
| Home Appreciation | 1.27% | 9.80% |
| Homes Owned | 69.11% | 64.07% |
| Housing Vacant | 8.09% | 14.48% |
| Homes Rented | 22.46% | 21.45% |
| Property Tax Rate | $6.30 | $13.28 |
| OWNER-OCCUPIED HOUSING UNITS BY VALUE | | |
| Less Than $20,000 | 4.67% | 3.01% |
| $20,000 to $39,999 | 5.71% | 4.37% |
| $40,000 to $59,999 | 3.84% | 5.74% |
| $60,000 to $79,999 | 5.06% | 7.07% |
| $80,000 to $99,999 | 6.61% | 8.41% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 26.38% | 19.74% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 21.05% | 14.06% |
| $200,000 to $299,999 | 14.62% | 16.59% |
| $300,000 to $399,999 | 5.41% | 8.21% |
| $400,000 to $499,999 | 2.77% | 4.53% |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 2.26% | 4.75% |
| $1,000,000 or more | 1.03% | 1.86% |
| HOUSING UNITS BY YEAR STRUCTURE BUILT | | |
| 1999 to October 2005 | 16.34% | 10.15% |
| 1995 to 1998 | 12.80% | 6.69% |
| 1990 to 1994 | 7.81% | 6.70% |
| 1980 to 1989 | 12.38% | 14.75% |
| 1970 to 1979 | 20.19% | 17.11% |
| 1960 to 1969 | 9.17% | 12.78% |
| 1950 to 1959 | 5.63% | 11.64% |
| 1940 to 1949 | 4.03% | 6.64% |
| 1939 or Earlier | 11.64% | 13.55% |
Health
There are 204 physicians per capita in Montrose County, CO. The US average is 170.
Montrose County, CO Health Index
Air quality in Montrose County, CO is 57 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is based on ozone alert days and number of pollutants in the air, as reported by the EPA.
Water quality in Montrose County, CO is 87 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). The EPA has a complex method of measuring watershed quality using 15 indicators.
Superfund index is 100 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts.
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Crime
Montrose County, CO, violent crime, on a scale from 1 (low crime) to 10, is 2. Violent crime is composed of four offenses: murder and nonnegligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. The US average is 3.
Montrose County, CO, property crime, on a scale from 1 (low) to 10, is 3. Property crime includes the offenses of burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson. The object of the theft-type offenses is the taking of money or property, but there is no force or threat of force against the victims. The US average is 3.
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Climate
Montrose County, CO, gets 11 inches of rain per year. The US average is 37. Snowfall is 21 inches. The average US city gets 25 inches of snow per year. The number of days with any measurable precipitation is 70.
On average, there are 242 sunny days per year in Montrose County, CO. The July high is around 91 degrees. The January low is 10. Our comfort index, which is based on humidity during the hot months, is a 75 out of 100, where higher is more comfortable. The US average on the comfort index is 44.
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Educate
Montrose County, CO, schools spend $5,746 per student. There are 15 pupils per teacher, 214 students per librarian, and 462 children per counselor in Montrose County, CO schools.
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Transportation
The average one-way commute in Montrose County, CO, takes 23 minutes. 72% of commuters drive their own car alone. 16% carpool with others. 0% take mass transit and 7% work from home.
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Cost of Living
Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means Montrose County, CO is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means Montrose County, CO is more expensive.
Overall, Montrose County, CO cost of living is 94.91.
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Religion
58.02% of the people in Montrose County, CO are religious, meaning they affiliate with a religion. 16.90% are Catholic; 15.44% are Protestant; 0.85% are LDS; 10.94% are another Christian faith; 0.00% in Montrose County, CO are Jewish; 0.01% are an eastern faith; 0.00% affilite with Islam.
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| Percent Religious | 58.02% | 50.03% |
| Catholic | 16.90% | 21.92% |
| Protestant | 15.44% | 19.12% |
| LDS | 0.85% | 1.57% |
| Baptist | 6.42% | 8.16% |
| Episcopalian | 0.00% | 8.12% |
| Pentecostal | 0.98% | 1.89% |
| Lutheran | 8.86% | 2.81% |
| Methodist | 8.95% | 3.84% |
| Presbyterian | 4.11% | 1.33% |
| Other Christian | 10.94% | 4.66% |
| Jewish | 0.00% | 2.16% |
| Eastern | 0.01% | 0.05% |
| Islam | 0.00% | 0.54% |
Voting
29.45% of the people in Montrose County, CO are registered as Democrats. 69.17% are registered Republican. Remaining are independent: 1.39%.
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