Montrose

Montrose County, Colorado

Population 44K |Median income $72,120 |1 hospital

Population

43,807

Montrose County

Median Income

$72,120

+6% vs avg

Median Home Value

$388,400

+71% vs avg

Median Age

46.1

years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

20132024

Population

44K+7%

Median Income

$72,120+58%

Median Home Value

$388,400+101%

Poverty Rate

11.5%-28%

Unemployment

4.4%-60%

Economics

Median Rent

$1,188/mo

Poverty Rate

11.5% -19% vs avg

Unemployment 4.4%

Bachelor's Degree+ 28.7%

Work From Home 11.5%

Public Transit 0.1%

Population

White 77.6%

African American 0.5%

Asian 0.5%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure

34.1%

Short Sleep Duration

29.8%

Obesity

27.5%

Physical Inactivity

21.6%

Frequent Mental Distress

15.7%

Binge Drinking

15%

Frequent Physical Distress

14.8%

Current Smoking

13.4%

Lack of Health Insurance

12.6%

Diabetes

11.5%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 62.8%

Annual Checkup 73.3%

Other Measures

Current Asthma

11.1%

Coronary Heart Disease

Stroke

4.1%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution

★★★★★

★★★★

★★★

★★

★

Average Rating

3/5

Total Hospitals

With ER

MONTROSE REGIONAL HEALTH

MONTROSE · Acute Care Hospitals · ER

★★★☆☆

Alerts & News — Montrose 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 Montrose, CO? ▼

Montrose, CO has a population of 43,807 people, located in Montrose County, Colorado.

What is the median household income in Montrose? ▼

The median household income in Montrose, CO is $72,120 per year. The poverty rate is 11.5%.

What is the median home value in Montrose? ▼

The median home value in Montrose, CO is $388,400. Median rent is $1,188/month.

What are the top health concerns in Montrose? ▼

The top health indicators in Montrose include High Blood Pressure (34.1%), Short Sleep Duration (29.8%), Obesity (27.5%). Data from CDC PLACES.

How many hospitals are in Montrose? ▼

Montrose has 1 hospital with an average rating of 3/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.

What is the median age in Montrose? ▼

The median age in Montrose, CO is 46.1 years. 28.7% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Montrose, CO is located in Montrose County, Colorado. With a population of 44K and a median household income of $72,120, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and short sleep duration. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 3/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Montrose 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 (Montrose 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.