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Ignacio’s story
Ignacio in pictures
6 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives.
IgnacioCO
A town of 1,250. Public schools that outperform most of Colorado.
Photo: Jeffrey Beall · CC BY 4.0
Population
1,250
+22.2% since 2010
Typical home
$471K
+0.7% in a year
Household income
$68K
median
Median age
39.2
years
Jobs based here
337
Balanced
What makes Ignacio stand out
The 2 things Ignacio does most differently from other towns.
Small town
1,250 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Ignacio’s report card
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Residents weigh in
Live in Ignacio? Is a D for its schools right?
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Weather
Forecast →54°
Cloudy
H 60° · L 48°
Local news
All →- Ignacio vs Ouray - Girls Junior Varsity Volleyball 10/17/2026 | Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 26
- Ignacio vs Norwood - Girls Junior Varsity Volleyball 10/14/2026 | Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 26
- Ignacio vs Monte Vista - Girls Varsity Volleyball 10/16/2026 | Watch Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 19
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Ignacio. Another town gets a different order.
Schools
Ignacio’s public schools outperform 14% of Colorado districts
The public schools Ignacio’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 86% of Colorado’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.
DSchool Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ignacio Elementary School | K–5 | 279 | D |
| Ignacio Middle School | 6–8 | 144 | C− |
| Ignacio High School | 9–12 | 182 | D |
| Ignacio Early Learning Program | PK | 28 | Not graded |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within CO on state tests and graduationAll 4 schools →
Health
Healthier than 68% of U.S. towns
Ignacio beats the Colorado average on 0 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 9.
B+Health Grade
26 measures vs. Colorado
0 better17 too close to call9 worse
| What stands out | Ignacio | CO |
|---|---|---|
| More uninsured adults | 15.4% | 11.1% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 12.3% | 9.2% |
| More adults with diabetes | 11.4% | 8.6% |
Animas Surgical Hospital
15.7 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
31st
percentile among CO towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Climate
Four seasons, hot summers
Ignacio has cold, snowy winters and warm summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 89°, a January night drops to 14°, and about 34 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
34″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter16–43°
Spring32–64°
Summer51–86°
Fall34–66°
Sep 27
typical first frost
Jun 1
typical last frost
+1.7°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Ignacio
Most working residents leave Ignacio for work: only 8% work in town. The top destinations are Durango (25%), Bayfield (6%) and Farmington (4%). Half commute less than 15 miles.
8%work in town
Where working residents work
In Ignacio8%
Durango25%
Bayfield6%
Farmington4%
Colorado Springs2%
15 mi
median commute distance
337
jobs based in Ignacio
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Natural hazards
Low risk, with avalanches at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 39% of U.S. communities.
39risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
AvalanchesInland floodingWildfire
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Safety
Crime reported in Ignacio
10 crimes were reported in Ignacio in 2023: 8 property and 2 violent. In a town this small, a few incidents move the numbers a lot, so rates aren't shown.
Ignacio is small, so we show counts rather than rates.
2
violent crimes reported in 2023
8
property crimes reported in 2023
FBI crime data, 2023 · crimes reported to policeFull safety report →
Housing
A typical Ignacio home is worth about $471K
The typical Ignacio home is worth about $471,000, up 0.7% in a year, 12% below the Colorado typical home.
$471KZillow home value
Typical home value
Ignacio$471K
Colorado$533K
+0.7%
value change, 1 year
1
homes sold in April
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
About Ignacio
Town in Colorado, United States
Ignacio (Ute dialect: Piinuu) is a Statutory town in La Plata County, Colorado, United States. The population was 852 at the 2020 United States census. Ignacio is the headquarters of the Southern Ute Indian Reservation.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 852
- Area
- 0.4 sq mi
- Elevation
- 6,516 ft
- ZIP code
- 81137
- Area code
- 970
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