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Mancos, CO

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Population
1,266
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
7,031 ft
Median Home Value
$353,200
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$820/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$65,833
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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About Mancos

Set in the Mancos River Valley at about 7,000 feet, Mancos is a small southwestern Colorado town just minutes from the entrance to Mesa Verde National Park. It blends historic ranching heritage with an easygoing, creative spirit. The downtown district along Grand Avenue is walkable and full of character, lined with local coffee shops, independent galleries, cideries, and historic brick buildings.

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Neighbors regularly cross paths at Boyle Park, the local skate park, or along the river trails. The town stays lively throughout the year with homegrown traditions like Burro Fest, Mancos Days, and the Mancos Brew Fest. It makes a comfortable base for exploring the surrounding mountains and canyons, with a friendly, tight-knit community that feels distinct from busier resort towns nearby.

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Lower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow PopulationA+100.0rating

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