Ouray County is a small, mountainous county in southwestern Colorado, located in the San Juan Mountains along the Uncompahgre River corridor. Established in 1877 during Colorado’s late-19th-century mining era, the county developed around hard-rock extraction and related transportation routes that linked high-elevation districts with regional markets. Today it remains sparsely populated, with a permanent population of only a few thousand residents, and is characterized by rugged terrain, steep valleys, and high alpine basins. Land use is largely rural, with extensive public lands and a settlement pattern concentrated in narrow mountain valleys. The local economy centers on tourism and outdoor recreation, supplemented by government, services, and small businesses, while the region retains elements of its mining heritage in local architecture and historic districts. The county seat is the City of Ouray.

Ouray County Local Demographic Profile

Ouray County is a small, mountainous county in southwestern Colorado, located in the San Juan Mountains and part of the broader Western Slope region. For local government and planning resources, visit the Ouray County official website.

Population Size

According to the U.S. Census Bureau’s data.census.gov, Ouray County’s population counts and official estimates are published through the Decennial Census (e.g., 2020) and the Census Bureau’s Population Estimates Program (annual). Exact figures should be taken directly from the current tables on data.census.gov for:

  • Decennial Census (official count): 2020 population (Ouray County, CO)
  • Population Estimates Program (official estimate): most recent annual estimate (Ouray County, CO)

Age & Gender

Age distribution and gender ratio for Ouray County are published by the U.S. Census Bureau in standard county demographic tables. The most commonly used county-level source is the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates, accessible via data.census.gov, including:

  • Age distribution (by age cohorts): ACS table S0101 (Age and Sex)
  • Gender ratio / sex composition: ACS table S0101 (Age and Sex) (male vs. female population totals and percentages)

Racial & Ethnic Composition

County-level racial and ethnic composition is published by the U.S. Census Bureau via both the Decennial Census and ACS. Key sources on data.census.gov include:

  • Race (alone or in combination): Decennial Census P.L. 94-171 Redistricting Data and related race tables
  • Hispanic or Latino origin (ethnicity): Decennial Census and ACS subject tables (commonly presented in ACS demographic profile tables and race/ethnicity tables)

Household & Housing Data

Household characteristics and housing metrics for Ouray County are available through the U.S. Census Bureau’s ACS 5-year estimates on data.census.gov. Commonly cited county tables include:

  • Households and household size: ACS table S1101 (Households and Families)
  • Housing occupancy (occupied vs. vacant): ACS table DP04 (Selected Housing Characteristics) and related housing tables
  • Homeownership (owner-occupied vs. renter-occupied): ACS table DP04 (Selected Housing Characteristics)
  • Housing unit counts and structure types: ACS table DP04 (Selected Housing Characteristics)

Notes on Data Availability and Use

  • The U.S. Census Bureau provides official county-level demographic statistics through the Decennial Census and the ACS (typically 5-year estimates for smaller counties), both accessible via data.census.gov.
  • This profile is limited to U.S. Census Bureau–published county tables and does not include non-Census modeled figures or assumptions.

Email Usage

Ouray County’s steep San Juan Mountain terrain and very low population density can constrain last‑mile network buildout, making digital communication (including email) more dependent on available fixed broadband and mobile coverage than in urban counties.

Direct county‑level email usage rates are not regularly published; email adoption is commonly proxied using household internet/broadband subscription and computer availability from the U.S. Census Bureau data portal (ACS). These indicators summarize the share of residents with practical access to email-capable devices and connections.

Age structure influences likely email use because older populations have lower average rates of adoption of some digital services; Ouray County’s age distribution can be referenced via ACS county profile tables, which report age cohorts used in digital divide analyses. Gender distribution is generally not a primary predictor of email access relative to broadband, device access, income, and age; county sex composition is available in the same ACS profile.

Connectivity limitations are reflected in infrastructure availability and service patterns documented through the FCC National Broadband Map, which provides location-based fixed and mobile broadband availability and technology types for Ouray County.

Mobile Phone Usage

Ouray County is a small, mountainous county in southwestern Colorado, centered on the Town of Ouray and the City of Ridgway. It sits in the San Juan Mountains and includes steep terrain, narrow valleys, and significant public lands, all of which can constrain radio propagation and the economics of building dense cellular networks. The county’s population is low and dispersed outside the primary settlements, contributing to uneven mobile coverage compared with Colorado’s urban Front Range. County geography and basic characteristics are summarized through the U.S. Census Bureau’s geography resources (see Census Gazetteer files) and local government information (see the Ouray County official website).

Key distinction: network availability vs. household adoption

  • Network availability refers to where mobile broadband service is reported as available (coverage). These measures are typically derived from provider-reported data and modeled coverage surfaces.
  • Household adoption refers to whether residents actually subscribe to mobile service or rely on mobile internet (usage), as captured by household surveys and administrative statistics.

County-level reporting often provides better coverage detail (availability) than device-type and usage detail (adoption and patterns), which is more commonly reported at state or national levels.

Mobile penetration or access indicators (adoption/usage)

Household internet subscription and “cellular data plan” measures

County-level adoption indicators for mobile-only or cellular-plan usage are most consistently available from the U.S. Census Bureau’s household surveys:

  • The American Community Survey (ACS) reports county estimates for household internet subscriptions, including categories that can include cellular data plans (often presented as “cellular data plan” and other internet types). These are the most widely used public indicators of household reliance on mobile broadband at the county level, but margins of error can be large in small counties. Primary sources:

Limitation: ACS provides household subscription categories, not direct measures of smartphone ownership or mobile traffic volumes at the county level.

Mobile device ownership (smartphone penetration)

Public, county-specific smartphone ownership rates are generally not published with consistent coverage nationwide. National-level smartphone ownership is tracked by surveys such as those from the Pew Research Center, but these do not provide a standard county estimate for Ouray County.

Mobile internet usage patterns and network availability (4G/5G)

FCC mobile broadband availability (reported coverage)

The most widely used public source for U.S. mobile broadband availability is the FCC’s Broadband Data Collection (BDC), which includes provider-reported coverage for mobile broadband.

  • FCC coverage and availability data, including mobile broadband layers: FCC National Broadband Map
    This resource supports location-based viewing and downloads, enabling inspection of reported 4G LTE and 5G availability in and around Ouray County, including differences between populated valleys and more rugged or remote terrain.

Important measurement note: FCC mobile availability is based on provider submissions and standardized challenge processes; it is a coverage indicator rather than a direct measure of signal quality everywhere on the ground.

4G vs. 5G availability patterns (availability, not adoption)

  • 4G LTE: In most rural mountain counties, LTE is typically the most geographically extensive cellular technology, with coverage concentrated along highways, valley floors, and around towns, and reduced coverage in canyons, high-elevation terrain, and backcountry areas.
  • 5G: 5G availability in rural counties tends to be more limited and more localized than LTE, often concentrated near population centers and along certain corridors. The FCC map provides the most direct public, county-relevant view of reported 5G service footprints for each provider.

Because Ouray County’s terrain is highly variable, availability can change sharply over short distances (e.g., ridgelines vs. canyon bottoms). The FCC map is the primary public tool to observe these gradients by location.

State broadband resources

Colorado maintains statewide broadband planning resources that compile provider, coverage, and infrastructure information and may reference mobile broadband as part of broader connectivity planning:

  • Colorado Broadband Office
    Limitation: State materials are useful for context and planning but often do not provide a single definitive “mobile adoption rate” for a specific county.

Common device types (smartphones vs. other devices)

County-level public datasets typically describe internet subscription type more reliably than device type mix. The most defensible county-relevant indicators are:

  • Household computer ownership and internet subscription categories (ACS): These tables describe whether households have computing devices and what type(s) of internet subscription they use, including cellular data plans. Source: data.census.gov (ACS “Computer and Internet Use” tables).

For “common device types” in the sense of smartphones vs. feature phones, tablets, hotspots, widely cited measures are usually national or state level rather than county level. National surveys (for example, Pew) indicate smartphones dominate personal mobile access in the U.S., but that cannot be treated as a quantified county statistic for Ouray County without a county-specific dataset.

Demographic and geographic factors influencing mobile usage and connectivity

Terrain, settlement pattern, and public lands (availability impact)

  • Mountainous topography (steep slopes, narrow valleys, canyon walls) can block or attenuate signals and reduces the effectiveness of fewer, higher-elevation sites for serving valley-floor populations.
  • Low population density and dispersed residences increase per-user infrastructure costs and reduce commercial incentives for dense cell-site deployment.
  • Recreation and seasonal visitation can create localized demand spikes along highways, trailheads, and tourist centers, while leaving large backcountry areas with minimal service.

These factors primarily influence availability and performance, not directly household adoption.

Income, age, and housing characteristics (adoption impact)

Publicly accessible county-level demographic profiles are available from the U.S. Census Bureau and can be used to interpret differences in household connectivity adoption:

  • Age distribution: Older populations are associated in national research with lower smartphone adoption and different usage patterns, though county-specific device adoption rates are not typically published.
  • Income and housing costs: Household income and cost burdens can influence subscription choices (mobile-only vs. fixed broadband), measurable indirectly through ACS internet subscription categories rather than direct smartphone metrics.
  • Seasonal/second homes: Counties with notable seasonal housing shares can show different patterns in household subscription counts versus peak network usage.

Relevant county demographic profiles and housing characteristics can be sourced from:

Summary of what is measurable at the county level

  • Best public indicators of adoption (household side): ACS household internet subscription categories, including cellular data plans, via data.census.gov. These represent subscription/adoption, not coverage.
  • Best public indicators of availability (network side): Provider-reported mobile broadband coverage via the FCC National Broadband Map. These represent reported availability, not guaranteed on-the-ground performance or household adoption.
  • Device-type mix (smartphone vs. non-smartphone) and detailed mobile usage behavior: Generally not available as a standardized county-level public statistic for Ouray County; national sources such as Pew Research Center provide context but not county estimates.

Social Media Trends

Ouray County is a small, mountainous county in southwest Colorado anchored by the towns of Ouray and Ridgway and shaped by tourism, outdoor recreation, and a dispersed rural settlement pattern. These characteristics typically correlate with heavy reliance on mobile connectivity, community Facebook groups, and visually oriented platforms used to share recreation and travel content, while local service information often circulates through social feeds and messaging.

User statistics (penetration / active use)

  • County-specific social media penetration is not published in a consistent, survey-based dataset. Standard practice is to reference nationally representative benchmarks and apply them as context for rural counties.
  • United States benchmark (adults): About 69% of U.S. adults report using at least one social media site (Pew Research Center). Source: Pew Research Center’s Social Media Fact Sheet.
  • Broad access context (influences usage): Rural broadband and mobile coverage constraints can shape platform choice (greater reliance on mobile-friendly apps and asynchronous content). National rural/urban internet access patterns are summarized by Pew here: Pew Research Center’s Internet/Broadband Fact Sheet.

Age group trends

Nationally representative age gradients are strong and are commonly used to describe expected patterns in small rural counties:

  • Highest overall usage: Ages 18–29 have the highest social media use rates across platforms in Pew’s reporting.
  • Broad adoption: Ages 30–49 remain high across major platforms, especially Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram.
  • Older adults: Ages 50–64 and 65+ show lower overall adoption but substantial use of Facebook and YouTube relative to other platforms.
    Source for age-by-platform distributions: Pew Research Center platform-by-demographics tables.

Gender breakdown

  • Overall social media use: Pew’s demographic tables generally show small differences by gender for overall social media use, with platform-specific variation.
  • Common platform skews (U.S. adults):

Most-used platforms (percentages where available)

County-level “most-used platform” shares are not consistently published; the most reliable percentages are national (U.S. adults), which serve as the standard reference point:

Behavioral trends (engagement patterns / preferences)

  • Community-information use is typically Facebook-heavy in rural counties: Local announcements, events, road/weather updates, marketplace listings, and informal public-safety chatter commonly consolidate in Facebook Pages and Groups, reflecting Facebook’s higher adoption among older adults and its group/event infrastructure (consistent with Pew’s platform reach patterns). Source context: Pew’s platform reach and demographic patterns.
  • Tourism and outdoor identity favor visual and video formats: Counties with strong recreation and visitor economies tend to generate and consume more short-form video and photo content (Instagram, TikTok, YouTube) tied to scenery, trails, and seasonal conditions; YouTube’s high penetration supports how-to, trip-planning, and local-business discovery. Source: Pew platform usage baselines.
  • Age-linked engagement differences:
    • Younger adults concentrate more time in TikTok/Instagram/Snapchat, with higher rates of frequent posting and short-form consumption.
    • Older adults more often use Facebook for keeping up with family/community and YouTube for information/entertainment.
      Source: Pew demographic breakdowns by platform.
  • Messaging and coordination: Nationally, messaging features embedded in major platforms (Facebook Messenger, Instagram DMs, WhatsApp) support event coordination and service inquiries; this aligns with dispersed geographies where asynchronous coordination is practical. Source: Pew social platform usage context.

Family & Associates Records

Ouray County family-related public records are primarily managed through Colorado’s state vital records system rather than a county registrar. Birth and death records (vital records) are recorded by the state and are generally restricted to eligible requestors under state law; uncertified “genealogical” copies may be available for older records under state rules. Adoption records are not public and are handled through the courts and state agencies with strong confidentiality restrictions.

County-level public records commonly used for family and associate research include property ownership and transfers (deeds), liens, and other recorded instruments maintained by the Ouray County Clerk and Recorder. These records are typically public and can document relationships, shared addresses, and business associations. Court records (including domestic relations case dockets and filings that are not sealed) are maintained within Colorado’s Judicial Branch; many family-case documents may be nonpublic or partially restricted, and sealed cases are not accessible.

Online access is available through official portals for recorded documents and state court docket information, while in-person access is available at county offices during business hours.

Official sources include the Ouray County Clerk & Recorder, the Ouray County government website, the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment – Vital Records, and the Colorado Judicial Branch.

Marriage & Divorce Records

Types of records available

  • Marriage licenses (and certificates of marriage)
    Marriage in Ouray County is documented through a marriage license issued by the Ouray County Clerk and Recorder. After the ceremony, the executed license is returned for recording, creating the county’s recorded marriage record.

  • Divorce decrees (dissolution of marriage) and related case records
    Divorces are handled as civil court cases in the Colorado Judicial Branch. The final judgment is typically a Decree of Dissolution of Marriage (commonly called a divorce decree), along with associated filings (petitions, separation agreements, parenting plans, support orders, and other orders).

  • Annulments (declaration of invalidity of marriage)
    Annulments in Colorado are processed by the district court as a Declaration of Invalidity of Marriage, with a final court order and related case filings maintained in the court record.

Where records are filed and how they can be accessed

  • Marriage records (county-recorded documents)

    • Filed/recorded with: Ouray County Clerk and Recorder (recording and marriage licensing functions).
    • Access: Public marriage records are generally available through the Clerk and Recorder’s office by request. Some counties also provide access through recorded-document search tools; availability and coverage vary by county.
    • State-level reference: Colorado marriage and divorce verification is also handled at the state level for certain periods through the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment (CDPHE), Vital Records (verification services rather than certified court-file copies for divorces).
      Link: https://cdphe.colorado.gov/vital-records

  • Divorce and annulment records (court case files)

Typical information included in these records

  • Marriage license / recorded marriage document

    • Full names of the parties
    • Date and place of marriage
    • Date the license was issued and license number
    • Officiant identification and signature (or self-solemnization information where applicable under Colorado law)
    • Witness information when recorded on the form (requirements can vary by form and ceremony type)
    • Recording information (reception number/book-page or electronic recording identifier)

  • Divorce decree (dissolution of marriage)

    • Case caption (names of parties) and case number
    • Court and county of filing
    • Date of decree and judge/magistrate authentication
    • Findings and orders terminating the marriage
    • Incorporated terms or orders addressing property division, debt allocation, maintenance (spousal support), parental responsibilities/parenting time, child support, and allocation of decision-making responsibilities (as applicable)

  • Annulment order (declaration of invalidity)

    • Case caption and case number
    • Court and county of filing
    • Date of order and judicial authentication
    • Legal basis for declaring the marriage invalid and the court’s disposition
    • Related orders addressing children, support, or property issues when applicable

Privacy and legal restrictions

  • Marriage records

    • Recorded marriage documents held by the county clerk and recorder are generally treated as public records, though access to certain personal identifiers may be limited in practice (for example, redaction of sensitive data in publicly distributed copies consistent with state and local policies).

  • Divorce and annulment case records

    • Colorado court records are generally presumptively open, but access can be restricted by:
      • Sealing or suppression orders entered by the court
      • Confidential information rules (for example, protection of Social Security numbers, financial account numbers, and other sensitive identifiers)
      • Confidentiality provisions applicable to specific filings (commonly including certain financial information, mental health records, and child-related information in some contexts)
    • Public access may include docket information and non-confidential filings; availability of copies depends on court policy, the record’s status (open vs. suppressed/sealed), and compliance with court record access rules.

  • Certified copies and identity requirements

    • Agencies and courts typically require specific request procedures for certified copies, and courts may impose additional controls for restricted or sealed materials under Colorado law and court rules.

Education, Employment and Housing

Ouray County is a small, mountainous county in southwest Colorado in the San Juan Mountains, centered on the communities of Ouray and Ridgway and accessed primarily via U.S. Highway 550 and Colorado Highway 62. It has a small year-round population with pronounced seasonal visitation tied to outdoor recreation and tourism, and a housing market shaped by limited developable land, second homes, and short-term rentals. County-level demographic, education, commuting, and housing statistics are most consistently available through the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (ACS) and related federal datasets.

Education Indicators

Public schools (count and names)

Ouray County’s public schools are operated primarily by Ouray School District R‑1 and Ridgway School District R‑2. Commonly listed schools include:

  • Ouray School (K–12), Ouray
  • Ridgway Elementary School, Ridgway
  • Ridgway Secondary School / Ridgway Middle & High School, Ridgway

School counts and names are best verified through the official district listings and state directories; Colorado’s statewide school and district listings are maintained by the Colorado Department of Education (CDE).

Student–teacher ratios and graduation rates

  • Student–teacher ratios (district/school level): Public reporting varies year to year for small districts. The most comparable official source for ratios and staffing is CDE’s school and district performance and staffing data (see SchoolView (CDE data portal)).
  • Graduation rates (high school): CDE publishes annual graduation rates by school and district. Ouray County’s small cohort sizes can cause noticeable year-to-year volatility, so multi-year context is generally needed for interpretation. The authoritative source is CDE’s graduation and completion reporting accessible through SchoolView.

Adult educational attainment (countywide)

Countywide adult attainment is most consistently measured by the ACS (5-year estimates). The standard indicators are:

  • High school diploma or higher (age 25+): ACS county table (Educational Attainment).
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher (age 25+): ACS county table (Educational Attainment).

For the most recent county estimates, use the county profile in data.census.gov (search “Ouray County, Colorado Educational Attainment”).

Notable programs (STEM, vocational training, AP)

  • Advanced Placement / concurrent enrollment / career and technical education (CTE): Availability is typically reported at the high-school and district level rather than in federal county tables. In Colorado, AP participation, CTE pathways, and concurrent enrollment are commonly reflected in district planning documents and CDE reporting (district profiles and SchoolView summaries).
  • Regional vocational and dual-credit options: In rural western Colorado, secondary students often access CTE and dual-credit through district partnerships and nearby higher-education providers; program specifics are district-administered and documented through district program pages and CDE CTE reporting.

Because program offerings vary by year and small-district staffing, district-level sources are more reliable than county aggregates for documenting specific STEM/CTE/AP offerings.

School safety measures and counseling resources

  • Safety: Colorado school safety requirements and supports (e.g., safety planning, drills, threat assessment practices, and reporting expectations) are established through state policy and district implementation. State-level guidance and resources are compiled by CDE (see CDE Safe Schools resources).
  • Counseling/mental health: School counseling capacity and mental health supports are generally described in district staffing information and school handbooks; state-level mental health supports and frameworks are also summarized through CDE’s student support resources (see Colorado MTSS and student supports).

Employment and Economic Conditions

Unemployment rate (most recent year)

The most consistently updated official unemployment statistics are produced by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS).

  • Ouray County unemployment rate: Available as annual averages and monthly series via BLS LAUS (county-level).
    Because this rate changes monthly and is revised, the most recent annual average from LAUS is the standard reference.

Major industries and employment sectors

Industry composition for residents (where employed people live) is typically reported by the ACS and includes broad sectors such as:

  • Accommodation and food services / arts, entertainment, recreation (tourism-driven activity)
  • Construction (housing and infrastructure work; common in resort and high-amenity mountain counties)
  • Retail trade
  • Professional, scientific, and management services (including remote and small business activity)
  • Educational services, health care, and social assistance
  • Public administration (local government and services)

For the latest resident workforce industry shares, use ACS “Industry by Occupation/Industry by Sex” tables for Ouray County at data.census.gov.

Common occupations and workforce breakdown

ACS occupation groups typically show a rural mountain-county mix with meaningful shares in:

  • Management, business, science, and arts occupations
  • Service occupations (including hospitality and food service)
  • Sales and office occupations
  • Construction and extraction occupations
  • Production, transportation, and material moving occupations

The county’s small population means occupational percentages can swing with modest changes in headcount; ACS 5‑year estimates are the standard for stability. Source: ACS occupation tables on data.census.gov.

Commuting patterns and mean commute time

ACS provides:

  • Mean travel time to work (minutes)
  • Mode share (drive alone, carpool, work from home, etc.)

Mountain counties often show a combination of local employment (schools, government, tourism services), inter-county commuting to regional job centers, and an elevated work-from-home share relative to many rural areas due to remote-capable professional work. The definitive county values are in the ACS commuting tables on data.census.gov (search “Ouray County, CO mean travel time to work” and “work from home”).

Local employment vs. out-of-county work

Two complementary federal sources are used:

  • ACS (residence-based): Where employed residents work is indirectly inferred through commuting flows and travel times.
  • LEHD Origin–Destination Employment Statistics (LODES): A structured dataset for job counts and commuting flows across county lines, available via the Census Bureau’s LEHD/LODES program.

For a small county with tourism and services, a typical pattern is a substantial share of jobs located within the county (visitor services, local government, schools) paired with out-commuting to nearby counties for specialized services, health care, and larger employers; LEHD/LODES is the standard source for quantifying in-commuting and out-commuting.

Housing and Real Estate

Homeownership rate and rental share

Homeownership and rental occupancy are reported by the ACS (occupied housing units):

  • Owner-occupied share
  • Renter-occupied share

Ouray County’s resort-and-amenity dynamics commonly coincide with a higher share of seasonal/occasional-use units and tighter year-round rental availability than many non-resort rural counties; the official tenure split is from ACS housing tables at data.census.gov.

Median property values and recent trends

  • Median value of owner-occupied housing units: Reported in the ACS.
  • Recent trends: For transaction-based trend measures (year-over-year changes), county-level housing price indices are commonly referenced from FHFA or private datasets. A widely used public measure is the FHFA House Price Index, though coverage can be limited for very small counties and may require using a broader regional index as a proxy (noting it is not county-specific).

In high-amenity mountain counties, median values often trend above many rural state averages due to constrained supply and second-home demand; ACS provides the baseline median value.

Typical rent prices

ACS reports:

  • Median gross rent
  • Gross rent as a percentage of household income (rent burden indicators)

Short-term rental activity can reduce long-term rental supply and increase asking rents, but official “median gross rent” is from ACS tables on data.census.gov.

Housing types (structure mix)

ACS provides the distribution of housing units by structure type:

  • Single-family detached and attached
  • Small multifamily (2–4 units)
  • Apartments (5+ units)
  • Mobile homes
  • Other (including cabins and rural structures)

Ouray County’s mountainous terrain and small towns typically correspond to a large share of single-family and small multifamily units in town cores, with rural lots and dispersed housing in unincorporated areas; the definitive breakdown is the ACS “Units in Structure” table.

Neighborhood characteristics (proximity to schools/amenities)

  • Ouray (City of Ouray): компакт town footprint with close proximity between housing, the K–12 school, civic services, and the main commercial corridor; walkability varies by slope and winter conditions.
  • Ridgway: more dispersed residential patterns than Ouray’s town core, with neighborhoods near the elementary/secondary campus area and access to U.S. 550 for regional travel.
  • Unincorporated areas: rural parcels and scattered subdivisions with longer drive times to schools, groceries, and medical services; winter weather and mountain passes influence accessibility.

These characteristics are based on settlement patterns and transportation geography; precise “walk to school” shares are not typically published as standard county indicators.

Property tax overview (average rate and typical homeowner cost)

Colorado property tax burden is determined by assessed value, assessment rate, and local mill levies (county, school district, municipal, and special districts).

  • Typical homeowner property tax paid: The ACS reports median real estate taxes paid for owner-occupied housing units, which is the most direct countywide household measure (see ACS housing cost tables).
  • Average effective property tax rate: Commonly expressed as taxes paid divided by market value; this can be approximated using ACS median taxes and median home value (noting this is an approximation, not a statutory rate).
    For statutory assessment and levy context in Colorado, reference the Colorado Department of Revenue, Division of Property Taxation.

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