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Empire, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Clear Creek County County
Empire, CO
At a Glance
How Empire Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Empire's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Empire a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Empire residents earn a median household income of $63,092 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $39,243. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.1% 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 Empire is $297,600 , 6% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $358,147. Median rent is $1,566/month, with 33.1% 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 1969.
Safety & Crime
Empire reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K.
Education
18.4% of adults in Empire hold a bachelor's degree or higher (45% below the national average). 81.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Empire has an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.