At a Glance
Median Income
$123,940
$52,191 per capita
Violent Crime
210/100K
2,558/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
29.4%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
8.7%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
22.8%
9.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
32°F
326 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Copper Mountain a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
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 8.7% (142% 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.
Safety & Crime
Copper Mountain reports 210 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 45% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,558/100K.
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. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population321
Median Age57.4 yrs
Density10/mi²
Male / Female68% / 32%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$123,940
Per Capita$52,191
Unemployment8.7%
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%
Crime
F
Violent210/100K
Property2,558/100K
Health
Obesity22.8%
Diabetes6.5%
Smoking9.3%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death4,162/100K
Climate
Avg Temp32°F
Sunny Days326/yr
Rain25.2 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
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.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 107 Mbps.
There are 293 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
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