Colorado
Crested Butte is a small town in Colorado with a population of 1,436. Residents earn $71,923 per year, which is 4% below the national average.
Based on current data, Crested Butte receives an overall livability score of 2.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Crested Butte has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Crested Butte is $71,923, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.2%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 11 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Crested Butte is $928,100, making it a premium housing market at 229% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,437 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. With a home price-to-income ratio of 12.9x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.
Violent crime in Crested Butte is below the national average at 327 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 981 per 100,000, 50% below the national average.
Crested Butte is a highly educated community — 75.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 99.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Crested Butte has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 34°F. Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 23.8 inches, including 203.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 98.7% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.3% |
| 90% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $71,923 |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $60,571 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,014 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $89,973 |
| Unemployment | 4.2% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,244 |
| County GDP | $1,305M |
| Restaurants | 137 |
| Healthcare | 88 |
| Retail | 155 |
| Manufacturing | 33 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,046 |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.33% |
| Commute Time | 10.7 min |
| Work from Home | 20.0% |
| Census Median | $928,100 |
| 229% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $1,418,321 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,437 |
| 24% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,083 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,161 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,429 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,861 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,178 |
| Owner-Occupied | 65.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,046 |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.33% |
| Obesity | 22.0% |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 5.8% |
| Heart Disease | 4.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 22.2% |
| Asthma | 10.5% |
| COPD | 3.5% |
| Stroke | 2.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 11.3% |
| Depression | 22.5% |
| Mental Distress | 14.3% |
| Physical Distress | 8.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 92.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 71.1% |
| Premature Death | 6,516/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 99.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 88 |
| Total Violent | 327.0/100K |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 65.4/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 261.6/100K |
| Total Property | 981.0/100K |
| 50% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 65.4/100K |
| Theft | 784.8/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 130.8/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 34.2°F |
| 37% below US avg | |
| January Average | 10°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 23.8 inches |
| 37% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 203.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 8,865 ft (2,702 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,651/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.8678°N, 106.9773°W |
| County FIPS | 08015 |
Winner: Democrat by 13.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 75.7% |
| 125% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 99.5% |
| School Test Score | 5.90 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,651/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.9 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 10 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 10 |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 88 |
| Restaurants | 137 |
| Retail Stores | 155 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 10.7 min |
| Work from Home | 20.0% |