There are 2 retirement homes serving Cortez, Colorado. This includes 1 in Cortez and 1 nearby. Retirement home living costs in Colorado range from about $32 up to $160 per day, with a mean expense running around $61. The per month cost averages around $1,822 and ranges between $963 and $4,785. On an annual basis, the median cost is about $21,862, which is less than the US average of $23,100.
Located in Montezuma County, Cortez is a small city in the State of Colorado. The encompassing metro area is home to 509,383 inhabitants, but there are 14,459 within the city itself. The 55-and-over community constitutes 32% of the overall population.
Cortez has a moderate SeniorScore™ of 66. The city's average household income is $43,000 ($24,000 on a per capita basis), in comparison to an average of $51,000 for the state of Colorado. The average home price in Cortez is $250,500, which is less than the Colorado average of $318,000. The city also has a high unemployment rate of around 11.87%.
Cortez has extreme mean temperatures, with very cold winters and pleasant summers. The area gets optimal levels of rain annually. Cortez has lower than average air quality and a low rate of crime in comparison to similarly-sized cities.