Ouray
City in Ouray County, Colorado
Ouray is a city in Ouray County, Colorado, with 898 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 7,792 ft (2,375 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Portland, 4.4 miles N.
- 898residents (2020 Census)
- 7,792 ftelevation · 2,375 m
- 0.9 sq miland area · 2.2 km²
- 1,041 / sq mipopulation density
- 81427ZIP code
About Ouray
Ouray ( YOOR-ay) is a home rule municipality that is the county seat of Ouray County, Colorado, United States. The city population was 898 as of the 2020 census. The Ouray Post Office has the ZIP Code 81427. Located at an elevation of 7,792 feet (2,375 m), Ouray's climate, natural alpine environment, and scenery have earned it the nickname "Switzerland of America".
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Living in Ouray
- Median household income
- $78,182
- Median home value
- $588,300
- Median rent
- $1,346/mo
- Median age
- 54.5
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Ouray had 898 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 898 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,041 per sq mi (402 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Ouray at a glance
| State | Colorado (CO) |
|---|---|
| County | Ouray County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 898 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.86 sq mi (2.2 km²) |
| Elevation | 7,792 ft (2,375 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.0275° N, 107.6733° W |
| ZIP code | 81427 |
| Official website | ci.ouray.co.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0856420 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Ouray
- Portland4.4 mi N
- Telluride9.9 mi SW
- Ridgway10.0 mi NW
- Mountain Village12.0 mi SW
- Loghill Village13.1 mi NW
- Ophir14.6 mi SW
- Silverton15.0 mi S
- Sawpit18.0 mi W
- Lake City19.7 mi E
- Placerville20.0 mi W
- Colona21.5 mi N
- Rico30.5 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Ouray
What county is Ouray in?
Ouray is in Ouray County, Colorado.
What is the population of Ouray, CO?
898 people lived in Ouray at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Ouray, CO?
The ZIP code of Ouray is 81427.
What is the elevation of Ouray?
7,792 feet (2,375 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Ouray?
Portland (4.4 mi), Telluride (9.9 mi), Ridgway (10.0 mi), Mountain Village (12.0 mi), Loghill Village (13.1 mi).
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