Ridgway
Town in Ouray County, Colorado
Ridgway is a town in Ouray County, Colorado, with 1,183 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 6,900 ft (2,103 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Loghill Village, 3.1 miles N.
- 1,183residents (2020 Census)
- 6,900 ftelevation · 2,103 m
- 1.8 sq miland area · 4.8 km²
- 640 / sq mipopulation density
- 81432ZIP code
About Ridgway
The Town of Ridgway is a home rule municipality that is the most populous municipality in Ouray County, Colorado, United States. The town is a former railroad stop on the Uncompahgre River in the northern San Juan Mountains. The town population was 1,183 at the 2020 census.
Steep forested mountains and cliffs surround Ridgway on the south, east, and northeast. The Uncompahgre River runs through the town and flows into the Ridgway State Park and Reservoir, to the north. Dallas Creek also flows from the south-west and forms a confluence with the Uncompahgre before entering the reservoir. There is a notable wildlife presence — mountain lions, badgers, deer, elk, bears, coyotes, wild turkey, and bald eagles are indigenous to the area. The region's bald eagles nest in the cottonwoods along the river and are a common sight in the late fall.
Ridgway and the surrounding area have featured prominently in pop culture. Most notably the area is the setting of John Wayne's western movie True Grit, and others including How the West Was Won and Tribute to a Bad Man. Ridgway has the only stoplight in Ouray County, at the intersection of Highways 550 and 62.
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Living in Ridgway
- Median household income
- $83,750
- Median home value
- $709,900
- Median rent
- $1,577/mo
- Median age
- 40.5
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Ridgway had 1,183 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,183 |
|---|---|
| Density | 640 per sq mi (247 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Ridgway at a glance
| State | Colorado (CO) |
|---|---|
| County | Ouray County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 1,183 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.85 sq mi (4.8 km²) |
| Elevation | 6,900 ft (2,103 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.1572° N, 107.7546° W |
| ZIP code | 81432 |
| Official website | town.ridgway.co.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0864200 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Ridgway
- Loghill Village3.1 mi N
- Portland5.7 mi SE
- Ouray10.0 mi SE
- Colona11.8 mi N
- Telluride15.4 mi S
- Mountain Village16.5 mi S
- Sawpit17.5 mi SW
- Placerville18.7 mi SW
- Ophir21.2 mi S
- Montrose22.3 mi N
- Silverton24.4 mi S
- Lake City25.8 mi E
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Frequently asked questions about Ridgway
What county is Ridgway in?
Ridgway is in Ouray County, Colorado.
What is the population of Ridgway, CO?
1,183 people lived in Ridgway at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Ridgway, CO?
The ZIP code of Ridgway is 81432.
What is the elevation of Ridgway?
6,900 feet (2,103 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Ridgway?
Loghill Village (3.1 mi), Portland (5.7 mi), Ouray (10.0 mi), Colona (11.8 mi), Telluride (15.4 mi).
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