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Cortez, CO

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Population
9,126
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
6,201 ft
Median Home Value
$272,900
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$984/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$54,247
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in ColoradoPopulation rankingHighest population places in ColoradoNearest larger communityDurango, Colorado39 miles away · 19,733 residents.

About Cortez

Cortez is a home-rule city and the county seat of Montezuma County, Colorado, situated in the Four Corners region of the American Southwest. Built in 1886 to house workers constructing irrigation infrastructure diverting water from the Dolores River, the community of approximately 9,000 serves as the primary gateway to Mesa Verde National Park and is also home to the headquarters of outdoor gear maker Osprey Packs. Public education is administered by the Montezuma-Cortez School District.

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Lower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingSmall Town FitA+99.1rating

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