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Coal Creek, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Gilpin County County
Coal Creek, CO
At a Glance
How Coal Creek Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Coal Creek's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Coal Creek a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Coal Creek residents earn a median household income of $41,333 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,187. The unemployment rate stands at 5.1% (42% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 228 business establishments, including 16 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Coal Creek is $205,300 , 27% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $599,594. Median rent is $1,313/month, with 25.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1981.
Safety & Crime
Coal Creek reports 4,918 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 1194% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 187,705/100K.
Education
13.3% of adults in Coal Creek hold a bachelor's degree or higher (61% below the national average). 90.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Coal Creek has an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.