At a Glance
Median Rent
$1,603/mo
48.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
232/100K
2,663/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
84.2%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
15.9%
7.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
316 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Gold Hill a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Gold Hill reports 232 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 39% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,663/100K.
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 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 316 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population288
Median Age42.6 yrs
Density138/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
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$554,432
Housing Units148
Rent Burden48.1%
Crime
F
Violent232/100K
Property2,663/100K
Health
Obesity15.9%
Diabetes5.6%
Smoking7.7%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death4,571/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days316/yr
Rain15.2 in/yr
AQI41 (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.
13.6% 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.
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