Durango, Colorado

Population 16,936

Durango is located in La Plata County, CO. The population is 16,936, making Durango the largest city in La Plata County.

There are 16 public schools in Durango with an average Homefacts rating of B+. The total crime rate for Durango is moderate , and there are 66 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Durango is low and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Durango property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Durango include Bayfield, Ignacio and Southern Ute.

Durango Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Very good
  • No High School Diploma: 3.8%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 43.3%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 52.8%

Crime Rate

29.97% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 156
  • Violent Crimes: 389
  • Robbery: 36
  • Burglary: 379
  • Property Crime: 3
  • Larceny Theft: 2

Registered Offenders

65.26% Higher than national avg.
  • 66 offenders in Durango
  • 38.97 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

187 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 1
  • Registered Polluters: 0
  • Superfunds: 9
  • Tanks & Spills: 177

Unemployment

Low 2.9%
  • Colorado unemployment average: 3.3%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

Schools view all

16 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 16 K-12 public schools in Durango, CO and 5 private schools. Homefacts rates Durango's schools as Very good, with an overall B+ rating.
5 Private Schools

Children's House Of Durango

Colorado Timberline Academy

Columbine Christian School

Grace Preparatory Academy Of Durango

St Columba School

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1 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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66 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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

  • Good news! No Drug lab found in Durango, CO

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138 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Durango, CO issued 138 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 138 permits, 88 were issued for single family homes and 50 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Durango, CO issued 100 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 100 permits, 93 were issued for single family homes and 7 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $1,132
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,240
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,413
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,966
  • 4 Bedrooms: $2,346

Zip Codes

81301 81302 81303

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Environmental Hazards

187 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

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

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 20.25°
  • February 26.43°
  • March 38.18°
  • April 44.87°
  • May 52.58°
  • June 63.56°
  • July 70.75°
  • August 68.4°
  • September 60.43°
  • October 46.68°
  • November 36°
  • December 25.5°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Durango, CO

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

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Durango, CO: $60,334

Unemployment

Unemployment in Durango is 2.9%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 3.3% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 35.82%
White Collar - 64.18%

Politics

State Representatives

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

City Representatives

  • Scott Tipton

Neighborhood Info

1 Airport view all

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7 Cemeteries view all

14 FCC Towers view all

16 Fire Stations view all

2 Hospitals view all

2 Libraries view all

5 Police Stations view all

2 Retirement Homes view all

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