Copper Mountain, CO

Colorado

Copper Mountain is a small town in Colorado with a population of 321. Residents earn $123,940 per year, which is 65% above the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
321 Population 10/sq mi density
$123,940 Median Income $52,191 per capita
N/A Home Value
N/A Median Rent
32°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$123,940 median income, 8.7% unemployment
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
29.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $123,940
65% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 29.4%
13% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 22.8%
29% lower than US avg
Unemployment 8.7%
142% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Copper Mountain Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population321
Median Age57.4 yrs
Density10/mi²
Male / Female68% / 32%
Largest GroupWhite 88%

Economy

A
Median Income$123,940
Per Capita$52,191
Unemployment8.7%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$4,341M

Housing

Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity22.8%
UninsuredN/A
Depression22.3%
Heart Disease4.3%

Climate

Avg Temp32°F
AQI41 (Good)
Rain25.2 in/yr
Elevation11,363 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+29.4%
High School+100.0%
School Score5.90

Community

2024 VoteR 30% / D 67%
CommuteN/A
Libraries3

Is Copper Mountain a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Copper Mountain receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Copper Mountain offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Copper Mountain is $123,940, which is significantly higher than the national average — 65% above $75,149. This places Copper Mountain among higher-income communities. At 8.7%, unemployment is notably high. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Education

29.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Copper Mountain has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 32°F. Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 25.2 inches, including 294.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Copper Mountain has a population of 321 with a density of 10 people per square mile. The median age is 57.4 years, 48% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (87.9%), with 12.1% Hispanic.

Population

321
Total Population
10
People / sq mi
57.4yrs
Median Age
48% above US avg
32.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 68.2%
Female 31.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Copper Mountain vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Copper Mountain vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Copper Mountain is $123,940, which is 65% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line.

Income: Copper Mountain vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$123,940
65% above US avg
Per Capita Income$52,191
Avg Weekly Wage$1,093
IRS Avg AGI$124,511

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.7%
142% above US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)2,515
County GDP$4,341M

Business (County)

Restaurants293
Healthcare117
Retail313
Manufacturing22

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,616
60% above US avg

Commute & Transportation

Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,083
1 Bedroom$1,161
2 Bedrooms$1,429
3 Bedrooms$1,861
4 Bedrooms$2,178

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied62.6%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,616
60% above US avg
In Copper Mountain, 22.8% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 22.3% report depression. 13.2% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Copper Mountain vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity22.8%
29% below US avg
Diabetes6.5%
Heart Disease4.3%
High Blood Pressure23.7%
Asthma10.4%
COPD4.2%
Stroke2.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking21.1%
Physical Inactivity13.2%
Depression22.3%
Mental Distress15.3%
Physical Distress10.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate94.4%
Checkup Rate70.5%
Premature Death4,162/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.4/10
Exercise Access100.0%
Healthcare Facilities117

Crime Rates: Copper Mountain vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)3

Safety Score

Copper Mountain has an average annual temperature of 32°F (0°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July. Annual precipitation is 25.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

15°F Jan (-10°C) 53°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average32.2°F
40% below US avg
January Average15°F (-10°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall25.2 inches
34% below US avg
Snowfall294.7 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation11,363 ft (3,463 m)
Area32.1 sq mi (83.0 km²)
Population Density10/sq mi
Coordinates39.4769°N, 106.2011°W
County FIPS08117
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+. 29.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (13% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 37.2-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 29.9%
D 67.1%

Winner: Democrat by 37.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+29.4%
13% below US avg
High School+100.0%
School Test Score5.90
B Education Grade (3.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 5Nonmetro — Urban 20K+
Population Density10/sq mi
Total Area32.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities117
Restaurants293
Retail Stores313

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)3

Commute & Transportation

Work from Home0.0%

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