Gilpin County, CO

Living in Gilpin County

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Bikeability 9
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Walkability 15
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Commute 6
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Public Transit 14
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Affordability 39
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Public Safety 51
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Airports 60
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Hospitals 72
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Colleges 58
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Schools 40
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Residents

6k Population +892 (2010–19)
49  y Median Age +5 (2010–19)
40% College-Educated +6% (2010–19)
59% Family Households +7% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years11%
15 to 34 years15%
35 to 54 years34%
55 to 74 years35%
75 years and over4%

Diversity

Black<1%
Caucasian85%
Hispanic or Latino8%
Multiracial4%
Native American2%

Education

Less than high school2%
High school graduate21%
Some College37%
Bachelor's degree26%
Graduate degree13%

Households

Family household59%
Householder living alone34%
Householder not living alone7%

Economy

$76k Median Household Income +$18k (2010–19)
95% Above Poverty +3% (2010–19)
42  mi Average Commute
83% Lived Here Last Year -5% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K12%
$25K to $49K14%
$50K to $74K23%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K14%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K or more7%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector73%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation7%
Mgt, science, and arts45%
Sales and office21%
Service22%

Commute

Car, truck, or van84%
Motorcycle1%
Public transportation1%
Walked1%
Worked at home14%

Housing

$353k Median Home Value +$37k (2010–19)
24% Built 2000 or Later
$1k Median Monthly Rent +$198 (2010–19)
59% Owner-Occupied +7% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached87%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home2%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200921%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier13%

Home Value

$100K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K15%
$300K to $399K33%
$400K to $499K17%
$500K to $749K13%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
$2M or more1%

House Heating Type

Electricity22%
LP gas12%
Solar energy1%
Utility gas47%
Wood13%

Crime

Violent Crime in Gilpin County

United States45
Colorado43

Property Crime in Gilpin County

United States48
Colorado55

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (52%)(40%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton46%
Donald Trump44%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 28 1 16
Feb 29 1 16
Mar 35 2 23
Apr 42 3 22
May 52 2 6
Jun 61 2 0
Jul 67 2 0
Aug 65 2 0
Sep 57 2 2
Oct 46 1 9
Nov 35 1 16
Dec 27 1 19

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Gilpin County

Inland Flooding31
Tornado7
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Gilpin County, CO

Private Schools

Private Schools near Gilpin County, CO

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September School
16 miles, NE
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Bixby School
18 miles, NE

Colleges

Colleges near Gilpin County, CO

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Naropa University
17 miles, NE
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Gilpin County, CO

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Airports

Airports near Gilpin County, CO

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