The United States Department of Agriculture has rated the natural amenities of this region. On a scale of one to seven, Dolores county is rated a 5. The average temperature during the month of June is 68.2℉ and the average temperature in January is 23.0℉. The typical humidity of this area is approximately 21% and the area covered by water is 0.11%. The overall influence score for Dolores is 9.
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Dolores County is located in southwest Colorado, and is one of the least populous counties in the state. According to the 2010 Census, the population was 2,064, with a population density of less than two people per square mile. The median age was 44.2 years, and the median household income was $37,724.
The majority of Dolores County residents (77.1%) are White, followed by Native American (12.4%), Hispanic/Latino (5.2%), and Black (2.1%). The largest cities in Dolores County are Dove Creek and Rico, both of which have populations of fewer than 500 people.
The living conditions in Dolores County are rural and isolated with limited access to health care, educational resources, and employment opportunities. About 15% of the population lives in poverty, and the unemployment rate is nearly three times the state average. The region is largely agricultural, with ranching and farming being the primary industry.
USDA Rural Development staff are dedicated to assisting rural Colorado communities through housing, business, and community programs. Their mission is to increase economic opportunity and improve the quality of life for all rural Americans.Featured Property from USDA Loan Eligible Regions of Colorado
Colorado Rural Development has a state office located in Denver and six field offices located in Alamosa, Cortez, Craig, Delta, Las Animas and Wray.
USDA Rural Development
Denver Federal Center
PO Box 25426
Building 56, Room E-2300
Denver, CO 80225
Phone: (720) 544-2903
Toll Free: (800) 424-6214