Montrose, CO
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 14,801 |
| Crime: | Average |
| Cost of Living: | Average |
| Health Care: | Comprehensive |
| Housing Price: | Average |
| Income: | Low |
Climate
Montrose has mild summers and winters, with little accumulation of snow.
Geography
The town lies in the Uncompahgre Valley on the western slope of the Rocky Mountains.
Cultural Attractions
Montrose is home to the Ute Indian Museum & Ouray Memorial Park, a site dedicated to the Ute people, as well as the Museum of the Mountain West.
Recreation
Nearby mountains, canyons, valleys, lakes, and rivers provide many opportunities for outdoor recreation.
Historical
In its early years, Montrose was a typical cow town and freight center.
| Math score of schools here versus the state average [details] | Lower |
| Reading score of schools here versus the state average[details] | Higher |
| Number of elementary schools | 4 |
| Number of middle schools | 5 |
| Number of high schools | 6 |
| America's Best Colleges in the location itself / within 30 miles / within 50 miles | 0 / 0 / 0 |
High schools ranked by U.S. News
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Colleges ranked by U.S. News
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