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Dove Creek, Colorado

town · Dolores County

At a glance

651
Population
$149,600
Median home value (all homes)
51% below U.S. median
$232,472
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$62,831
Median household income
20% below U.S. median
17.5 min
Average commute
95.3%
Homes with broadband
100%
Locations with fiber available
10.3%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 86 — 14% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing33% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities13% below
Taxes22% below
Insurance16% above
Commute cost38% below
For business: Colorado is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college66 mi
Nearest community college80 mi
Nearest technical college80 mi
High school graduates91.4%
College graduates14.5%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

region Southwest Colorado Economic Development
Region 9 Economic Development District of Southwest Colorado, Inc. (Region 9 EDD) is a Colorado non-profit community economic development corporation that promotes and coordinates economic development throughout Southwest Colorado. It serves Archuleta, Dolores, La Plata, Montezuma and San Juan counties, the cities and towns within those regions, and the Southern Ute Indian Tribe and the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe.
state Colorado Economic Development
The Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade promotes economic growth and long-term job creation by supporting small businesses and encouraging business expansion across Colorado, and champions industries like the creative industries, outdoor recreation, and tourism.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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