Eldora, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Gilpin County County
4.9
/5.0
A+
Excellent
440
Population
106/sq mi density
35°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.9 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Education
4.9 / 5.0
48.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Eldora, CO
At a Glance
Bachelor's Degree+
48.7%
45% above
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
18.1%
44% below
10.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
35°F
How Eldora Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Eldora's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
145%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Eldora a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.9 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Education
48.7% of adults in Eldora hold a bachelor's degree or higher (45% above the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Eldora has an average annual temperature of 35°F (2°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population440
Median Age32.9 yrs
Density106/mi²
Male / Female82% / 18%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans23.9%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$26,848
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,018M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,306
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership25.9%
Zillow$658,701
Housing Units524
Rent Burden41.0%
Health
Obesity18.1%
Diabetes6.6%
Smoking10.3%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death6,625/100K
Climate
Avg Temp35°F
Rain33.9 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation9,874 ft
Education
A+Bachelor's+48.7%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 42% / D 55%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed38 Mbps
EV Stations19
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Eldora was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Northern Colorado Regional (46 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.463 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.