Demographics & Statistics

Average Value Of Housing In The Area & Other Information

Source:  Division Of Local Government Demography Section, Local Government
Date:  2010 U.S. Census & Local Government Survey 

Sales Tax Percentages 

Average Mills

Property Tax Mill Levys

• Assessed Value of Jurisdiction: $12,409,704
• Total Property Tax Revenues: $98,570

Source: Sales Taxes-Colorado Department Of Revenue

Property Taxes-Colorado Division Of Property Taxation

Date: July 2011, Annual Property Taxation Report

Gas

• Provider: Black Hills Energy
• Phone: (888) 890-5554
• Capacity: Unlimited
• Demand: 131,191 cubic feet per day
• Total Usage 2011: 48,615,000 cubic feet
• Excess Cap: N/A

Electricity

• Provider: Delta-Montrose Electrical Association
• Phone: (877) 687-3632
• Capacity: 11.2 MVA
• Peak Half-Hour Demand (2/3/11): 7992 MVA
• Annual kWh Usage: 10,282,179
• Active Accounts 2011: 737

Landfills

Montrose Landfill
67999 Landfill Road
(970) 249-8078

Trash Collection Services

Town Of Olathe Public Works
(970) 323-5701

Annaed's Roll Off Service
(970) 323-6589

Waste Management
(866) 444-9960

Bruin Waste Management
970-864-7531

Recycle Centers

Recla Metals
(970) 249-7922

Montrose Recycle Center
(888) 964-9740

School District: Montrose County School District Re-1J

Entire District Enrollment: 6009 (2012)

Number Of Schools In Jurisdiction: 3

Number Of Teachers In Jurisdiction: 62

Student/Teacher Ratio:

• Elementary 17.63
• Middle/high School 16.85

Avg. Annual Cost Per Student: $6,462

Current School Design Capacity (All Buildings): 1515

Current Excess/Deficiency Capacity Of Buildings:

• Elementary 558
• Middle/High School 300

Colleges In The Area: 3

• Colorado Mesa University (2 Campuses – Montrose & Grand Junction)
• Western State College – Gunnison

Technical / Colleges:

• Technical College Of The Rockies
• Intellitec
• Colorado Mesa University

Number Of Health Care Facilities In The Area: 3

Number Of Inpatient Beds: 62

Nursing Home: Colorow Care Center

Medical Clinics: River Valley Family Health Center

Source: Local, Colorado Depts. Of Education, Higher Education And Health, State Board For Community Colleges

• San Juan Mountains
• Black Canyon
• Grand Mesa
• Uncompahgre Plateau
• Ridgway State Park
• Powderhorn Ski Area
• Telluride & Crested Butte Ski Areas
• Escalante Canyon
• Gunnison Gorge National Conservation Area
• Ouray Hot Springs Pool
• Hunting, Fishing, Hiking, Camping, Snowmobiling, & Snowshoeing
• 4 Wheeler Trails In The National Forests
• Motorcycle Riding
• Horseback Riding
• Mountaineering

Highways:

• I-70 (50 Miles)
• US 50
• CO 348
• US 550
• CO 65
• CO 92
• CO 133

Truck Lines:

• Consolidated Freightways
• Edison Express
• Gunnison Transfer Service
• Saia

Bus Lines: Greyhound - Stops:

• 700 N Main St – Gunnison (970) 641-3894
• 230 S 5th St - Grand Junction (970) 242-6012

Transportation Services: All Points Transit (970) 249-0128

Freight Trains: Union Pacific Railroad

Passenger Trains: Amtrak - 339 S 1st, Grand Junction (800) 872-7245

Commuting Area:

• Montrose (10 Miles)
• Delta (10 Miles)
• Grand Junction (51 Miles)
• Telluride (76 Miles)

Source:  Local

Date: 2010 Local Government Census

Montrose Regional Airport

2100 Airport Road

Montrose, CO 81401

Contact Person/Phone:

Lloyd Arnold

(970)249-3203

Services: Black Canyon Jet Center FBO

Fuel:  100ll, Jet-A

Scheduled Air Service: United Airlines, American Airlines, Continental Airlines, Delta Airlines

Miles To Nearest Commercial Airport: 10

Source: Web Site Montrose Regional Airlines

Median Household Income For Community – 2022: $60,966

Median Household Income For County – 2023: $66,072

Leading Source(s) Of Household Income: Agriculture, Construction, Retail, Warehouse, Customer service, 

Sources: Colorado Department Of Revenue, State Demographer, Hud Amer., Chamber Of Commerce Researchers Association
Date: Calendar Year 2010 Data, 2010 Census

Educational Status of Workforce

Sources: Local, CLR Business Research Center, State Demographer’s Office
Date: 2012 Local Government Survey And 2010 Census

Olathe Business Hub (970) 596-4506

Montrose Association of Commerce And Tourism (970) 249-9000

Region 10 Economic Development District (970) 249-2436

Montrose Economic Development Corporation (970) 249-9438

The high mountain barriers surrounding Olathe afford the valley uniform weather and lower wind velocity. Mild winters with very little snow and cool summer nights are major assets. Average annual snowfall is 10.4 inches with an average temperature of 29.1 F in January. The average highest temperature in July is 93 degrees. The number of days of sunshine is approximately 250. The average annual rainfall is 8.8 inches. Olathe has an elevation of 5,364 feet and a comfort index of 76 which represents a measure of comfort or discomfort humidity and temperature ranges in Colorado.

The ultraviolet or UV index in Olathe is rated 6 which indicates a medium risk of exposure to the sun’s ultraviolet rays at altitude on sunny days.