Colorado · Metropolitan Area
Black Hawk is a small town in Colorado with a population of 156. Residents earn $112,727 per year, which is 50% above the national average.
Based on current data, Black Hawk receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include elevated crime rates, high housing costs. Black Hawk offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Black Hawk is $112,727, which is significantly higher than the national average — 50% above $75,149. This places Black Hawk among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
The median home value in Black Hawk is $486,700, making it a premium housing market at 73% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,813 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 4.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
With 4,918 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, public safety is a notable concern — this is significantly above the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 187,705 per 100,000, 9477% above the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 43.0% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Black Hawk has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 25.8 inches, including 194.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 67.5% |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 32.5% |
| 143% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $112,727 |
| 50% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $66,652 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,306 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $92,518 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 228 |
| County GDP | $1,018M |
| Restaurants | 16 |
| Healthcare | 4 |
| Retail | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,366 |
| 32% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.49% |
| Commute Time | 25.0 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $486,700 |
| 73% above US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $1,813 |
| 56% above US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 26.9% |
| Studio | $1,083 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,161 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,429 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,861 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,178 |
| Owner-Occupied | 62.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,366 |
| 32% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.49% |
| Obesity | 23.9% |
| 26% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.3% |
| Heart Disease | 4.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 24.9% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| COPD | 4.5% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 14.9% |
| Depression | 21.3% |
| Mental Distress | 15.5% |
| Physical Distress | 10.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 68.7% |
| Premature Death | 6,625/100K |
| Exercise Access | 54.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 4 |
| Total Violent | 4,918.0/100K |
| 1194% above US avg | |
| Murder | 819.7/100K |
| 12911% above US avg | |
| Rape | 819.7/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 3,278.7/100K |
| Total Property | 187,704.9/100K |
| 9477% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 2,459.0/100K |
| Theft | 181,967.2/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 3,278.7/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 39.9°F |
| 26% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 25.8 inches |
| 32% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 194.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 8,046 ft (2,452 m) |
| Area | 3.1 sq mi (8.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 50/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.8017°N, 105.4933°W |
| County FIPS | 08047 |
Winner: Democrat by 12.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 43.0% |
| 28% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 100.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.90 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 50/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.1 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 74.0% |
| EV Charging Stations | 36 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 36 |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 4 |
| Restaurants | 16 |
| Retail Stores | 7 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 25.0 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |