Frequently Asked Questions
Snow | Population | Housing | Higher Education | Hospital | Airport | Churches | West Nile Virus
Q. How much snow does Montrose receive?
A. 25.9 inches annually.
Q. What month receives the most snow?
A. January receives 6.5" followed closely by December with 6.4".
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YEAR AVERAGE PRECIPITATION |
100 YEAR AVERAGE SNOWFALL |
AVERAGE MAXIMUM TEMP |
AVERAGE MINIMUM TEMP |
AVERAGE MONTHLY TEMP |
| January | 0.57 | 6.5 | 37.8 | 13.4 | 25.6 |
| February | 0.48 | 4.2 | 43.9 | 19.6 | 31.8 |
| March | 0.70 | 3.6 | 52.8 | 26.4 | 39.6 |
| April | 0.86 | 1.9 | 62.2 | 33.8 | 48.0 |
| May | 0.90 | 0.1 | 72.2 | 42.0 | 57.1 |
| June | 0.55 | 0.0 | 83.0 | 49.6 | 66.3 |
| July | 0.87 | 0.0 | 88.4 | 55.5 | 72.0 |
| August | 1.26 | 0.0 | 85.7 | 53.9 | 69.8 |
| September | 1.06 | 0.0 | 78.0 | 45.6 | 61.8 |
| October | 1.02 | 0.7 | 65.7 | 34.8 | 50.3 |
| November | 0.65 | 2.5 | 50.3 | 23.8 | 37.1 |
| December | 0.63 | 6.4 | 39.2 | 15.2 | 27.2 |
| Annual | 9.57 | 25.9 | 63.3 | 34.5 | 48.9 |
(Information courtesy of the Western Regional Climate Center)
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Q. What is the population of the
City of Montrose? Q. What is the population of Montrose County? Q. How many High Schools are in Montrose? |
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Q. What higher education is available in
Montrose?
A. Mesa State College (www.mesastate.edu/montrose), which is a four-year
institution that has two campuses in Grand Junction, and a campus in Montrose. The Montrose Campus offers all people the opportunity to schedule "academic
advising" sessions to discuss higher education goals. The Montrose Campus of Mesa State College offers a variety of
community education courses in a wide range of topics. The Montrose Campus
also provides the opportunity for companies to receive training programs that
are customized to meet their individual needs. For more information, call the
Montrose campus at 970-249-7009.
The Delta-Montrose Technical College (www.dmtc.edu), is located near Delta, Colorado and serves Delta, Gunnison, Hinsdale, Montrose, Ouray and San Miguel counties. It is accredited by the Colorado Community College System and the North-Central Association of Secondary Schools and Colleges. Their mission is to "provide career and technical certificate programs and courses in health, trades, technical, and business fields at the secondary and postsecondary levels. Our programs are designed to train students for entry-level employment, to provide retraining, or to upgrade the job skills of our students." For more information, call Delta-Montrose Technical College at 970-874-7671.
Colorado Christian University offers several accredited adult programs at the Delta-Montrose Technical College, including an Associate of Arts degree, a B.S. Business Administration degree, a B.S. Organizational Management (in either Human Resources or Christian Leadership), and a Licensing Program for Educators (Elementary Education). CCU specializes in accelerated degree completion for working adults, offering five-week evening course and a choice of classroom or online formats. CCU accepts credit for previous college courses, life learning experience, and CLEP/DANTES test credits. For information, call (970) 242-1811 or visit us online at www.ccu.edu.
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Q. What is the average rental cost? Q. What is the average purchase price of a home in Montrose? |
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Q. What is the economic base in Montrose?
A. The Montrose County economy has maintained stability through its
diversity.
The leading occupational category in Montrose County, at 22%, was the retail trade industry. The remainder breaks down as follows:
| Industry | Percentage |
| Retail Trade | 22% |
| Government | 19% |
| Service industry | 21% |
| Manufacturing | 11% |
| Contracting & construction | 9% |
| Transportation | 6% |
| Wholesale industry | 4% |
| Finance, Insurance, & Real Estate (F.I.R.E.) | 3% |
| Agriculture | 3% |
| Mining | 1% |
Q. Who are the major
employers in Montrose County?
A.
| Major Employers as of April 2005 | # Employed |
| Montrose County School District | 950 |
| Russell Stover Candies, Inc | 563 |
| Montrose Memorial Hospital | 535 |
| Montrose County | 354 |
| Wal-Mart Supercenter | 350 |
| City Market Stores | 212 |
| City of Montrose | 174 |
| Home Depot | 120 |
| Delta Montrose Electric Association | 107 |
| Rocky Mountain Steel, Inc | 70 |
| Western Skyways, Inc | 63 |
| Hansen Weather Port | 63 |
| Safeway | 62 |
| Wells Fargo | 55 |
| Montrose Daily Press | 53 |
| Best Sign Systems, Inc | 43 |
| Gordon Composites | 40 |
(Information courtesy of the Montrose Economic Development Corporation)
Q. What is the Sales Tax in Montrose?
A. The total sales tax in the city of Montrose is 8.15%. This breaks down into the State of Colorado levies a 2.9% sales tax on all non-food retail
sales, city sales tax of 3.5% and Montrose County sales tax of 1.75%.
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Q. Does Montrose have a Hospital? |
The following medical specialties are represented at MMH:
| Anesthesiology | Cardiology | Certified Nurse Midwives |
| Dermatology | Ear, Nose, and Throat | Emergency Medicine |
| Family Practice | Family Practice/Obstetrics | Facial, Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery |
| General Practice | General Surgery | Internal Medicine |
| Neurology | Obstetrics and Gynecology | Ophthalmology |
| Orthopedics | Pathology | Pediatrics |
| Pulmonology | Radiology | Rheumatology and Urology |
| **A physician/hospital services directory is available for those persons interested in finding out more about the hospital and care providers. | ||
In 1998, the hospital was remodeled and expanded to include 55,000 square feet for outpatient services including an outpatient surgery area. This expansion makes it much easier for patients and their families to access special procedures, same day surgery, and respiratory care services.
Services offered by MMH include:
| Emergency Department staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with emergency trained physicians and staff. | ||
| Cardiac Catheterization Lab | Chemotherapy Services | Clinical Laboratory |
| Family Birthing Center | Childbirth Classes | Sibling Classes |
| Intensive Care Unit | Medical/Surgical Unit | MRI; CT |
| Mammography | Ultrasound | Nuclear Medicine |
| Rehabilitation Services | Cardio-pulmonary Rehab | Occupational Therapy |
| Physical Therapy | Speech Therapy | Respiratory Care Services |
| Senior Life Program | Sleep Lab | . . . and MORE |
Montrose Memorial Hospital manages clinics in Naturita and Olathe. The Olathe Medical Clinic (970-323-6141) and Basin Medical Clinic (Naturita, 970-856-2666) provide all levels of family medicine and can be reached at the phone numbers listed for their hours and more information. For more information on services offered at Montrose Memorial Hospital call (970) 249-2211. For more information on the physicians in our community, call (970) 240-7374.
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Q. Does Montrose have an Airport? |
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Q. What educational opportunities are available in Montrose from
pre-school to college?
A. Education
Information:
Montrose County School District RE-1J
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6 Elementary Schools |
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1 Junior High School |
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2 Middle Schools |
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2 High Schools |
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Special Education available in schools |
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1 Passage Charter School (parenting teens) |
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1 Alternative High School - Vista Adult High School |
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Teacher/Student ratio 1:23 |
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5,479 total Enrollment in 2000-2001 |
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80% of graduating high school students go to college & post secondary training. |
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2 colleges within a 65 mile radius - Mesa State in Grand Junction and Western State in Gunnison |
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Schools for disabled and physically challenged |
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8 Preschools |
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5 Private schools |
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Mesa State College Montrose Campus with year round adult continuing education programs including college credit |
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Delta-Montrose Technical College in Delta |
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Colorado Christian University offers classes at the Delta-Montrose Technical College |
School District Programs
BRIDGE preschool 240-6433
Early Childhood Center - Head Start - Special Needs 249-5858
Public School District RE-1J 249-7726Independent Schools
Bright Beginnings (preschool) 252-1873
Kids at Heart Preschool 249-7606
Montrose Montessori School (preschool age) 249-0767
Olathe Daycare Preschool 323-5772
Country School, The 240-0167 (age 5-12)
Tiny Tots Preschool 249-7831 ext.10Private Christian Schools
Colorado West Christian School (Interdenominational) 249-1094 (K-12)
Montrose Community Christian School 249-9213
Sonshine Patch Christian Preschool 249-5152
Spring Creek Christian School (7th Day Adventist) 249-5500 (pre-8 grade)
Sunnyview Christian School 249-3126 (K-12)
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Q. What churches or places of worship are located in Montrose?
A. There are several to choose from:
Aposento Alto de Dios 240-6142 ASSEMBLY OF GOD BAPTIST BAPTIST-AMERICAN BAPTIST-CONSERVATIVE BAPTIST-INDEPENDENT BAPTIST-SOUTHERN CATHOLIC CHRISTIAN CHRISTIAN SCIENCE CHURCH OF CHRIST CHURCH OF RELIGIOUS SCIENCE COMMUNITY EPISCOPAL |
EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH FOURSQUARE HOUSE CHURCH INTERDENOMINATIONAL JEHOVAH'S WITNESS LUTHERAN MENNONITE METHODIST NAZARENE NON-DENOMINATIONAL PENTECOSTAL PRESBYTERIAN QUAKERS SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER DAY SAINTS UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST |
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Q: How can I protect myself against
West Nile Virus?
A: You can join the Swat Team against West Nile Virus!
Follow these mosquito prevention tips:
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Limit time spent outdoors at dawn or dusk, when mosquitoes are most active. |
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Wear lightweight long-sleeved shirts and long pants outdoors. |
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Spray clothing with insect repellent containing DEET since mosquitoes may bite through clothing. |
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Apply insect repellent sparingly to exposed skin. An effective repellent will contain up to 35 percent DEET. Use products with 10 percent DEET or less for children. |
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Always read and follow product directions. |
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Install or repair window and door screens to keep mosquitoes out. |
West Nile Virus is rare, but if you have symptoms including high fever, severe headache and stiff neck, contact your health care provider immediately.
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