Idaho Springs, CO

Living in Idaho Springs

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Bikeability 49
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Walkability 91
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Commute 54
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Public Transit 48
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Affordability 68
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Public Safety 22
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Airports 60
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Hospitals 75
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Colleges 56
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Schools 21
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Residents

1.9k Population -160 (2010–19)
43  y Median Age +4 (2010–19)
29% College-Educated +6% (2010–19)
49% Family Households +4% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years12%
15 to 34 years32%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years31%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Black4%
Caucasian83%
Hispanic or Latino9%
Multiracial4%

Education

Less than high school3%
High school graduate33%
Some College35%
Bachelor's degree19%
Graduate degree10%

Households

Family household49%
Householder living alone39%
Householder not living alone12%

Economy

$44k Median Household Income +$4.6k (2010–19)
79% Above Poverty -6% (2010–19)
27  mi Average Commute
74% Lived Here Last Year -4% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K31%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector78%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance20%
Factory and transportation10%
Mgt, science, and arts19%
Sales and office22%
Service29%

Commute

Car, truck, or van76%
Motorcycle1%
Walked15%
Worked at home9%

Housing

$250k Median Home Value +$73k (2010–19)
14% Built 2000 or Later
$912 Median Monthly Rent +$176 (2010–19)
50% Owner-Occupied +1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached8%
1 unit, detached56%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home3%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2000 to 200913%
Built 1990 to 19992%
Built 1980 to 19893%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 19693%
Built 1950 to 19591%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier56%

Home Value

Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K21%
$250K to $299K21%
$300K to $399K11%
$400K to $499K12%
$500K to $749K4%
$750K to $999K3%

House Heating Type

Electricity25%
Utility gas70%
Wood3%

Crime

Violent Crime in Idaho Springs

United States45
Colorado43
Denver Metro Area48
Clear Creek County53

Property Crime in Idaho Springs

United States48
Colorado55
Denver Metro Area61
Clear Creek County32

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (43%)(51%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton36%
Donald Trump54%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 28 1 12
Feb 29 1 13
Mar 36 2 24
Apr 42 2 22
May 51 2 7
Jun 61 2 1
Jul 67 2 0
Aug 65 2 0
Sep 57 1 3
Oct 46 1 9
Nov 35 1 17
Dec 28 1 13

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Idaho Springs

Inland Flooding22
Tornado3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Idaho Springs, CO

Private Schools

Private Schools near Idaho Springs, CO

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Colleges

Colleges near Idaho Springs, CO

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Naropa University
23 miles, NE

Hospitals

Hospitals near Idaho Springs, CO

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Airports

Airports near Idaho Springs, CO

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