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Eldora, CO

Full City Profile · Colorado · Gilpin County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
440 Population 106/sq mi density
36°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
435 Violent Crime/100K 7,402 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
435 violent crimes/100K (15% above avg)
A+
Education
4.9 / 5.0
48.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Eldora, CO

At a Glance

Violent Crime
435/100K
15% above
7,402/100K property
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
36°F
330 sunny days/yr

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%
Crime
115%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Eldora a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Safety & Crime

Eldora reports 435 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 15% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 7,402/100K.

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 36°F (2°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population440
Median Age32.9 yrs
Density106/mi²
Male / Female82% / 18%
Foreign Born13.6%
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%

Crime

F
Violent435/100K
Property7,402/100K

Health

Obesity18.1%
Diabetes6.6%
Smoking10.3%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death6,625/100K

Climate

Avg Temp36°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain19.6 in/yr
AQI41 (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.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.