Gold Hill, CO

Full City Profile · Colorado · Boulder County County

5.0 /5.0

A+ Excellent

288 Population 138/sq mi density

$1,603 Median Rent 48.1% income on rent

35°F Avg Temperature

A+

Overall

5.0 / 5.0

Strong

A+

Education

5.0 / 5.0

84.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Gold Hill, CO

At a Glance

Median Rent

$1,603/mo

38% above

48.1% of income on rent

Bachelor's Degree+

84.2%

150% above

100.0% high school+

Unemployment

0.0%

100% below

0.0% poverty rate

Obesity Rate

15.9%

50% below

7.7% smoking rate

Avg Temperature

35°F

How Gold Hill Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Gold Hill's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Rent

138%

Poverty

Bachelor's

250%

Unemployment

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

Is Gold Hill a Good Place to Live?

A+

5.0 / 5.0 - Excellent

Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Education

84.2% of adults in Gold Hill hold a bachelor's degree or higher (150% above the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Gold Hill 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 49.

Data Overview

People

Population288

Median Age42.6 yrs

Density138/mi²

Male / Female44% / 56%

Foreign Born10.1%

Veterans0.0%

Economy

Median Income

Per Capita$55,732

Unemployment0.0%

Poverty0.0%

County GDP$39,311M

Avg Weekly Wage$1,854

Housing

Home Value

Rent$1,603

Ownership33.7%

Zillow$566,829

Housing Units148

Rent Burden48.1%

Health

Obesity15.9%

Diabetes5.6%

Smoking7.7%

Heart Disease4.3%

Premature Death4,571/100K

Climate

Avg Temp35°F

Rain33.9 in/yr

AQI49 (Good)

Elevation8,455 ft

Education

A+

Bachelor's+84.2%

High School+100.0%

Graduate+49.8%

School Score7.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 21% / D 77%

Commute37 min

Broadband100.0%

Internet Speed151 Mbps

EV Stations19

Libraries10

Did You Know?

The median home in Gold Hill was built in 1938.

23.6% work from home.

The nearest airport is Northern Colorado Regional (35 miles).

The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.488 (U.S. avg: 0.490).

Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.

0.0% of the population has a disability.

10.1% of residents are foreign-born.

Average internet download speed is 151 Mbps.

There are 928 restaurants in the area.

The county recorded 31 fatal vehicle crashes.

182 declared natural disasters on record.