Gold Hill, CO

Colorado · Metropolitan Area

Gold Hill is a small town in Colorado with a population of 288.

5.0 /5.0
A+ Excellent
288 Population 138/sq mi density
N/A Median Income $55,732 per capita
N/A Home Value $554,432 Zillow
$1,603 Median Rent
50°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
84.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Bachelor's+ 84.2%
150% higher than US avg
Median Rent $1,603
38% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 15.9%
50% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Gold Hill Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population288
Median Age42.6 yrs
Density138/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$55,732
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$39,311M
Commute37 min

Housing

Home ValueN/A
Rent$1,603
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$554,432

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity15.9%
UninsuredN/A
Depression21.5%
Heart Disease4.3%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
AQI41 (Good)
Rain15.2 in/yr
Elevation8,455 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+84.2%
High School+100.0%
School Score5.90

Community

2024 VoteR 21% / D 77%
Commute37 min
Libraries10

Is Gold Hill a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Gold Hill receives an overall livability score of 5.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include long commute times. Gold Hill stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 37 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

Renters pay a median of $1,603 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163.

Education

Gold Hill is a highly educated community — 84.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Gold Hill experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Gold Hill has a population of 288 with a density of 138 people per square mile. The median age is 42.6 years, 10% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99%).

Population

288
Total Population
138
People / sq mi
42.6yrs
Median Age
10% above US avg
2.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 44.4%
Female 55.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Gold Hill vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only66.7%
15% below US avg
Spanish33.3%
149% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Gold Hill vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Gold Hill is N/A. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 37 minutes.

Income: Gold Hill vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Per Capita Income$55,732
Avg Weekly Wage$1,854
IRS Avg AGI$137,874

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)18,751
County GDP$39,311M

Business (County)

Restaurants928
Healthcare1,588
Retail1,143
Manufacturing533

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,666
90% above US avg

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time36.9 min
Work from Home23.6%

Walkability

Monthly rent averages $1,603 (38% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $554,432.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Zillow ZHVI$554,432

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$511
Homes Sold2
Sale-to-List Ratio95.2%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory1

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,603
38% above US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,083
1 Bedroom$1,161
2 Bedrooms$1,429
3 Bedrooms$1,861
4 Bedrooms$2,178

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied33.7%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,666
90% above US avg
In Gold Hill, 15.9% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 21.5% report depression. 8.8% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Gold Hill vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity15.9%
50% below US avg
Diabetes5.6%
Heart Disease4.3%
High Blood Pressure20.2%
Asthma9.3%
COPD3.6%
Stroke2.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking22.8%
Physical Inactivity8.8%
Depression21.5%
Mental Distress13.4%
Physical Distress8.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Checkup Rate67.2%
Premature Death4,571/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.9/10
Exercise Access95.4%
Healthcare Facilities1,588

Crime Rates: Gold Hill vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)31
FEMA Disasters182

Safety Score

Gold Hill has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 15.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-1°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.0°F
7% below US avg
January Average29°F (-1°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall15.2 inches
60% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation8,455 ft (2,577 m)
Area2.1 sq mi (5.4 km²)
Population Density138/sq mi
Coordinates40.0597°N, 105.4189°W
County FIPS08013
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 84.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (150% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 55.8-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 20.8%
D 76.6%

Winner: Democrat by 55.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+84.2%
150% above US avg
High School+100.0%
School Test Score5.90
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density138/sq mi
Total Area2.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries10
Healthcare Facilities1,588
Restaurants928
Retail Stores1,143

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)31
FEMA Disaster Declarations182

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute36.9 min
Work from Home23.6%

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