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Cripple Creek, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Teller County County
Cripple Creek, CO
At a Glance
How Cripple Creek Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cripple Creek's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Cripple Creek a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Cripple Creek residents earn a median household income of $39,198 , which is 48% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,408. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,053 business establishments, including 78 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cripple Creek is $244,600 , 13% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $319,038. Median rent is $1,078/month, with 33.8% 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 1977.
Safety & Crime
Cripple Creek reports 629 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 66% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,957/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
17.5% of adults in Cripple Creek hold a bachelor's degree or higher (48% below the national average). 95.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cripple Creek has an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.