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Ridgway, CO

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Population
1,324
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
7,038 ft
Median Home Value
$709,900
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,577/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$83,750
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in ColoradoPopulation rankingHighest population places in ColoradoNearest larger communityMontrose, Colorado22 miles away · 21,583 residents.

About Ridgway

Ridgway is a home rule town in Ouray County, Colorado, situated along the Uncompahgre River in the northern San Juan Mountains. Formerly operating as a railway stop and located adjacent to Ridgway State Park and Reservoir, the mountain community of approximately 1,237 is served by the Ridgway School District R-2 for public education locally.

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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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