Cortez, Colorado

Population 8,453

Cortez is located in Montezuma County, CO. The population is 8,453, making Cortez the largest city in Montezuma County.

There are 10 public schools in Cortez with an average Homefacts rating of C-. The total crime rate for Cortez is moderate , and there are 63 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Cortez is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Cortez property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Cortez include Dolores, Lewis and Towaoc.

Cortez Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Below Average
  • No High School Diploma: 12.6%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 64.5%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 23%

Crime Rate

32.63% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 114
  • Violent Crimes: 492
  • Robbery: 46
  • Burglary: 297
  • Property Crime: 3
  • Larceny Theft: 2

Registered Offenders

81.83% Higher than national avg.
  • 63 offenders in Cortez
  • 74.53 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

135 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 6
  • Registered Polluters: 1
  • Superfunds: 3
  • Tanks & Spills: 125

Unemployment

Moderate 3.4%
  • Colorado unemployment average: 3.3%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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10 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 10 K-12 public schools in Cortez, CO and 3 private schools. Homefacts rates Cortez's schools as Below Average, with an overall C- rating.
3 Private Schools

Cortez Adventist Christian School

Lighthouse Christian Academy

The Childrens Kiva

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0 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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2 Former Drug Labs view all

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6 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Cortez, CO issued 6 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Cortez, CO issued 4 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $765
  • 1 Bedroom: $812
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,068
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,320
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,574

Zip Codes

81321 81323 81327 81328 81330 81334 81335

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Environmental Hazards

135 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (156/156)
    Cortez, CO has 100% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
    Cortez, CO is a red zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 6.86 Average
    Cortez, CO is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 24.23°
  • February 30.78°
  • March 40.15°
  • April 46.63°
  • May 52.58°
  • June 66.49°
  • July 78.03°
  • August 70.78°
  • September 62.65°
  • October 47.85°
  • November 38°
  • December 25.5°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Cortez, CO

Earthquakes
Cortez, CO has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Cortez, CO has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Cortez, CO has a very low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Cortez, CO has a very low risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Cortez, CO: $39,530

Unemployment

Unemployment in Cortez is 3.4%. It is moderate in comparison to the state and national averages, 3.3% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 46.54%
White Collar - 53.46%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. John Hickenlooper
  • Sen. Michael F. Bennet
  • Sen. Cory Gardner

City Representatives

  • Scott Tipton

Neighborhood Info

2 Airports view all

Nearest Major Airports

7 Cemeteries view all

10 FCC Towers view all

5 Fire Stations view all

1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all

2 Police Stations view all

1 Retirement Home view all

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