Downieville-Lawson-Dumont, CO

Full City Profile · Colorado · Clear Creek County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
478 Population 613/sq mi density
$68,214 Median Income $48,083 per capita
$366,000 Home Value $485,773 Zillow
42°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$68,214 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$366,000 home value, /mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Downieville-Lawson-Dumont, CO

At a Glance

Median Income
$68,214
9% below
$48,083 per capita
Home Value
$366,000
30% above
Zillow: $485,773
Bachelor's Degree+
17.9%
47% below
92.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.7%
20% below
13.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
42°F

How Downieville-Lawson-Dumont Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Downieville-Lawson-Dumont's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
91%
Home Value
130%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
53%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Downieville-Lawson-Dumont a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Downieville-Lawson-Dumont residents earn a median household income of $68,214 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $48,083. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 410 business establishments, including 55 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Downieville-Lawson-Dumont is $366,000 , 30% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $485,773. The cost of living index is 103.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.

Education

17.9% of adults in Downieville-Lawson-Dumont hold a bachelor's degree or higher (47% below the national average). 92.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Downieville-Lawson-Dumont has an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 18.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 49.

Data Overview

People

Population478
Median Age55.3 yrs
Density613/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born12.3%
Veterans13.1%

Economy

A
Median Income$68,214
Per Capita$48,083
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$656M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,262

Housing

B+
Home Value$366,000
Rent
Ownership93.1%
Zillow$485,773
Housing Units264
Rent Burden32.6%

Health

Obesity25.7%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking13.1%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death4,820/100K

Climate

Avg Temp42°F
Rain18.3 in/yr
AQI49 (Good)
Elevation7,995 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.9%
High School+92.4%
Graduate+3.3%
School Score6.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 40% / D 57%
Commute29 min
Broadband96.8%
Internet Speed72 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Downieville-Lawson-Dumont was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Denver International (50 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.438 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
23.8% of the population has a disability.
12.3% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.