Copper Mountain, CO

Full City Profile · Colorado · Summit County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
321 Population 10/sq mi density
$123,940 Median Income $52,191 per capita
32°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$123,940 median income, 11.0% unemployment
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
29.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Copper Mountain, CO

At a Glance

Median Income
$123,940
65% above
$52,191 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
29.4%
13% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
11.0%
206% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
22.8%
29% below
9.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
32°F

How Copper Mountain Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Copper Mountain's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
165%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
87%
Unemployment
306%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Copper Mountain a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Copper Mountain residents earn a median household income of $123,940 , which is 65% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $52,191. The unemployment rate stands at 11.0% (206% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,515 business establishments, including 293 restaurants.

Education

29.4% of adults in Copper Mountain hold a bachelor's degree or higher (13% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

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 totals 25.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population321
Median Age57.4 yrs
Density10/mi²
Male / Female68% / 32%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.9%

Economy

B+
Median Income$123,940
Per Capita$52,191
Unemployment11.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$4,341M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,093

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership62.6%
Zillow$977,616
Housing Units1,445
Rent Burden26.9%

Health

Obesity22.8%
Diabetes6.5%
Smoking9.3%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death4,162/100K

Climate

Avg Temp32°F
Rain25.2 in/yr
Elevation11,363 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+29.4%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+16.6%
School Score6.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 30% / D 67%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed107 Mbps
EV Stations18
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Copper Mountain was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is Eagle County Regional (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.431 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 107 Mbps.
There are 293 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.