Cortez SnackAbility
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Crime in Cortez summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Cortez. Key points include:
There were 310 total crimes in Cortez in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Cortez is 3,399.1 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Cortez is 460.5 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Cortez is 2,938.6 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Cortez is 60.39% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Cortez Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Cortez / 100k People |
Colorado / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 310 | 3,399.1 | 3,069.1 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 42 | 460.5 | 476.3 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 4.5 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 6 | 65.8 | 63.0 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 21 | 230.3 | 350.5 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 268 | 2,938.6 | 2,592.8 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 19 | 208.3 | 348.0 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 227 | 2,489.0 | 1,754.2 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 22 | 241.2 | 490.6 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Cortez summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Cortez. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Colorado. Key points include:
The cost of living in Cortez is 95 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Cortez is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Cortez is $339,963.
The median income in Cortez is $54,247.
Cortez's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Cortez Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Cortez | Colorado | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 95 | 114 | 100 |
| Services | 100 | 104 | 100 |
| Groceries | 101 | 107 | 100 |
| Health | 92 | 135 | 100 |
| Housing | 99 | 104 | 100 |
| Transportation | 94 | 107 | 100 |
| Utilities | 97 | 107 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Cortez, CO Weather
The average high in Cortez is 62.3° and the average low is 34.0°.
There are 45.0 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 16.0 inches of precipitation each year with 58.7 inches of snow.
| Stat | Cortez |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 62.3 |
| Average Annual Low | 34.0 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 45.0 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 16.0 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 58.7 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Cortez Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Cortez
The current population in Cortez is 8,976. The population has increased 6.7% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8,976 | 0.9% |
| 2023 | 8,898 | 0.7% |
| 2022 | 8,832 | 1.0% |
| 2021 | 8,742 | 0.1% |
| 2020 | 8,729 | 0.6% |
| 2019 | 8,675 | 0.4% |
| 2018 | 8,637 | 0.7% |
| 2017 | 8,579 | -1.2% |
| 2016 | 8,683 | 1.3% |
| 2015 | 8,571 | 0.7% |
| 2014 | 8,515 | 0.2% |
| 2013 | 8,496 | 0.5% |
| 2012 | 8,453 | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 8,438 | 0.3% |
| 2010 | 8,412 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Cortez
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Cortez is:
62.1% White with 5,576 White residents.
0.1% African American with 7 African American residents.
9.7% American Indian with 871 American Indian residents.
0.5% Asian with 47 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.1% Other with 13 Other residents.
7.7% Two Or More with 694 Two Or More residents.
19.7% Hispanic with 1,768 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Cortez | CO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 62.1% | 64.8% | 57.4% |
| African American | 0.1% | 3.8% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 9.7% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.5% | 3.2% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 7.7% | 4.6% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 19.7% | 22.5% | 19.3% |
Gender in Cortez
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Cortez is 52.5% female with 4,713 female residents.
Cortez is 47.5% male with 4,263 male residents.
| Gender | Cortez | CO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.5% | 49.3% | 50.5% |
| Male | 47.5% | 50.7% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Cortez for adults over 25
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7.0% of adults in Cortez completed < 9th grade.
5.0% of adults in Cortez completed 9-12th grade.
33.0% of adults in Cortez completed high school / ged.
23.0% of adults in Cortez completed some college.
6.0% of adults in Cortez completed associate's degree.
15.0% of adults in Cortez completed bachelor's degree.
8.0% of adults in Cortez completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Cortez completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Cortez completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Cortez | CO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 7.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 33.0% | 20.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 23.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 6.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 15.0% | 28.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 8.0% | 13.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Cortez, Colorado
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4.4% of households in Cortez earn Less than $10,000.
4.0% of households in Cortez earn $10,000 to $14,999.
13.5% of households in Cortez earn $15,000 to $24,999.
8.0% of households in Cortez earn $25,000 to $34,999.
15.1% of households in Cortez earn $35,000 to $49,999.
21.9% of households in Cortez earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.8% of households in Cortez earn $75,000 to $99,999.
12.5% of households in Cortez earn $100,000 to $149,999.
3.6% of households in Cortez earn $150,000 to $199,999.
4.2% of households in Cortez earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Cortez | CO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.4% | 3.9% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.0% | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 13.5% | 4.8% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.0% | 5.2% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 15.1% | 8.4% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 21.9% | 14.6% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.8% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 12.5% | 19.2% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.6% | 11.7% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 4.2% | 17.0% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
