The Colorado Rockies lie directly east, the spires of the San Juans sparkle just 25 miles south, the largest flat-top mountain in the world looms 40 miles to the north, while the world renowned hunting grounds of the Uncompahgre Plateau frame the western sunset. Located 260 miles southwest of Denver, Montrose is a transportation crossroads with U.S. Highways 50 and 550 intersecting in the city, and air service provided by major carriers at the Montrose Regional Airport .

Montrose lies at an elevation of 5,794 feet above sea level, has mild summers and winters with minimal snow accumulation in the area of the city, making a great four season playground. We average 227 to 274 days of sunshine each year, with a growing season of approximately 150 days.

Besides having this natural beauty we have a great educational system including a growing college, state-of-the-art airport, solid community and governmental leadership, all the events and amenities one could imagine, effective law enforcement, a robust economy, strong agricultural foundation, and some of the finest restaurants and retail shops anywhere.

Our growing manufacturing community, as well as our many medical professionals and our health care infrastructure make Montrose one of the finest small communities around.

Population in the city of Montrose is approximately 13,000 and the metropolitan area (a 10 mile radius) has a population of 30,000. Montrose, Colorado, is also the home of the Black Canyon National Park.