Ouray, CO Local Information, Schools & Real Estate Listings
About Ouray, CO
Originally established by miners looking for silver and gold in the surrounding mountains, Ouray was home to more horses and mules than people. While it currently hosts a modest population of approximately 1,000 fulltime residents, the city is a popular tourist destination and remains bustling year-round.
Commonly referred to as the ‘Switzerland of America’, Ouray is situated at nearly 8,000 feet and surrounded by the snow-capped San Juan Mountains. It’s the perfect spot for avid outdoorsmen. Here, the peaks and valleys of the San Juan Mountains are your backyard, offering endless hiking and biking opportunities.
Many Ouray residents were first attracted to the city by the picturesque setting of historic Victorian buildings against the steep mountain background. Today, these historic structures provide a contrasting backdrop to modern comforts, housing fine restaurants, breweries, live music and art shows.
Ouray Entertainment & Culture
- Visit the Ouray County Historical Museum, originally St. Joseph’s Miners’ Hospital, to learn about the town’s history.
- Ouray Hot Springs Pool and Fitness Center is a pool complex fed by natural hot springs, with a range of temperatures, plus lap-swim & diving areas.
- The Ouray Ice Park offers beginning to advanced routes, so climbers can spend a full day learning and perfecting their techniques.
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Who Lives in Ouray, CO?
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43 Years is the Median Age
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62.6 % are Married
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75% are College Graduates
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4,197 People live
in this Neighborhood -
63F Median Monthly
Temperature -
45,351 Median Household
Income
What is the average temperature in Ouray, CO?
Month
Low
Med
High
Rain
Jan
13.9°
25.6°
37.2°
1.55 "
Feb
16.9°
28.3°
39.7°
1.74 "
Mar
21.9°
33.2°
44.5°
2.3 "
Apr
29.3°
41.6°
53.8°
1.93 "
May
37.2°
50.4°
63.4°
1.79 "
Jun
44.7°
59.2°
73.7°
1.3 "
Jul
51.1°
64.6°
78.1°
2.18 "
Aug
49.9°
63°
76°
2.37 "
Sep
43.2°
56.4°
69.6°
2.14 "
Oct
33.6°
46.6°
59.5°
2.34 "
Nov
23.7°
34.7°
45.7°
2.08 "
Dec
15.9°
26.8°
37.7°
1.82 "
Schools in Ouray, CO
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3 Results
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Ouray Elementary School
Distance:
0.2 miles
Students:
109
Grades:
PK-06
2
Ouray Middle School
Distance:
0.2 miles
Students:
28
Grades:
07-08
3
Ouray Senior High School
Distance:
0.32 miles
Students:
60
Grades:
09-12
Ouray, CO Places of Worship
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3 Results
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ST DANIELS CATHOLIC CHURCH
Denomination:
Catholic Churches
Distance:
0.14 miles
2
RIDGWAY CHURCH OF CHRIST
Denomination:
Churches of Christ
Distance:
4.57 miles
3
ALPINE CHAPEL
Denomination:
Baptist Churches
Distance:
9.63 miles