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About Ouray
City in Colorado, United StatesOuray ( YOOR-ay) is a home rule municipality that is the county seat of Ouray County, Colorado, United States. The city population was 898 as of the 2020 census. The Ouray Post Office has the ZIP Code 81427. Located at an elevation of 7,792 feet (2,375 m), Ouray's climate, natural alpine environment, and scenery have earned it the nickname "Switzerland of America".
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Housing in Ouray
The typical Ouray home is worth about $687,000, up 5.1% in a year, 29% above the Colorado typical home.
Only 2 sales in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.
Safety in Ouray
Not graded
Ouray has fewer than 1,000 residents. At that size one or two incidents swing the numbers so much that a grade wouldn't be fair, so we show the counts instead.
Schools in Ouray
All Ouray schools →School Grade A+
The public schools Ouray’s kids attend outperform 99% of Colorado’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results, graded within CO. Ratings are from neighbors.
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