Durango

La Plata County, Colorado

Population 56K |Median income $86,056 |2 hospitals

Population

56,331

La Plata County

Median Income

$86,056

+27% vs avg

Median Home Value

$591,500

+160% vs avg

Median Age

43.2

years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

20132024

Population

56K+8%

Median Income

$86,056+48%

Median Home Value

$591,500+74%

Poverty Rate

11.7%+3%

Unemployment

3.8%-42%

Economics

Median Rent

$1,504/mo

Poverty Rate

11.7% -18% vs avg

Unemployment 3.8%

Bachelor's Degree+ 49.3%

Work From Home 18.1%

Public Transit 0.2%

Population

White 81.5%

Two or More Ethnicities 4.6%

Asian 0.8%

African American 0.2%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure

28.6%

Short Sleep Duration

27.5%

Obesity

20.9%

Binge Drinking

18.5%

Physical Inactivity

16.1%

Frequent Mental Distress

15.6%

Frequent Physical Distress

12.5%

Current Smoking

11.7%

Current Asthma

11.1%

Diabetes

9.3%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 69%

Annual Checkup 73.1%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance

8.6%

Coronary Heart Disease

6.2%

Stroke

3.2%

Hospitals 2 total

Rating Distribution

★★★★★

★★★★

★★★

★★

★

Average Rating

5/5

Total Hospitals

With ER

MERCY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

DURANGO · Acute Care Hospitals · ER

★★★★★

Alerts & News — Durango Area 6

Bushfire Alerts

Storm and Tree Down Alert Issued for Hume Highway Southbound Exit at Bargo

NSW RFS · 34m ago

Weather Alerts high

Special Marine Warning Issued for Gulf Waters Near Pensacola and Pascagoula

NOAA · 35m ago

Weather Alerts high

Special Marine Warning Issued for Waters from Pensacola to Pascagoula Until 7:30 AM CDT

NOAA · 35m ago

Weather Alerts

Blowing Snow Advisory Issued for Cartwright, Black Tickle, and Lodge Bay Regions

ECCC · 1h ago

Air Quality

Air Quality Alert: Mecklenburg County, NC Reaches Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Level

EPA · 1h ago

Weather Warnings

Coastal Hazard Warning Issued for Peninsula and Gulf Country Districts as Tropical Cyclone Narelle Approaches

BOM · 1h ago

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Durango, CO? ▼

Durango, CO has a population of 56,331 people, located in La Plata County, Colorado.

What is the median household income in Durango? ▼

The median household income in Durango, CO is $86,056 per year. The poverty rate is 11.7%.

What is the median home value in Durango? ▼

The median home value in Durango, CO is $591,500. Median rent is $1,504/month.

What are the top health concerns in Durango? ▼

The top health indicators in Durango include High Blood Pressure (28.6%), Short Sleep Duration (27.5%), Obesity (20.9%). Data from CDC PLACES.

How many hospitals are in Durango? ▼

Durango has 2 hospitals with an average rating of 5/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.

What is the median age in Durango? ▼

The median age in Durango, CO is 43.2 years. 49.3% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Durango, CO is located in La Plata County, Colorado. With a population of 56K and a median household income of $86,056, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and short sleep duration. Residents have access to 2 hospitals with an average rating of 5/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Durango area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2022 5-year estimates). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Data is county-level (La Plata County) as the smallest consistent geographic unit across all sources.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, FBI UCR, CDC PLACES, and NCES. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.