Hot Sulphur Springs, CO

Full City Profile · Colorado · Grand County County

4.1 /5.0
A Great
977 Population 1,269/sq mi density
$90,221 Median Income $41,104 per capita
$376,600 Home Value $539,405 Zillow
$1,183 Median Rent 28.8% income on rent
38°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$90,221 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$376,600 home value, $1,183/mo rent
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Hot Sulphur Springs, CO

At a Glance

Median Income
$90,221
20% above
$41,104 per capita
Home Value
$376,600
34% above
Zillow: $539,405
Median Rent
$1,183/mo
2% above
28.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
27.3%
19% below
97.6% high school+
Unemployment
1.5%
58% below
6.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
22.5%
30% below
10.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
38°F

How Hot Sulphur Springs Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
120%
Home Value
134%
Rent
102%
Poverty
50%
Bachelor's
81%
Unemployment
42%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hot Sulphur Springs a Good Place to Live?

A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Hot Sulphur Springs residents earn a median household income of $90,221 , which is 20% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $41,104. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,003 business establishments, including 142 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Hot Sulphur Springs is $376,600 , 34% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $539,405. Median rent is $1,183/month, with 28.8% 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 1976.

Education

27.3% of adults in Hot Sulphur Springs hold a bachelor's degree or higher (19% below the national average). 97.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Hot Sulphur Springs has an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 14.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population977
Median Age40.4 yrs
Density1,269/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born3.3%
Veterans4.9%

Economy

A+
Median Income$90,221
Per Capita$41,104
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty6.2%
County GDP$1,622M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,013

Housing

A
Home Value$376,600
Rent$1,183
Ownership81.8%
Zillow$539,405
Housing Units332
Rent Burden28.8%

Health

Obesity22.5%
Diabetes6.7%
Smoking10.3%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death7,066/100K

Climate

Avg Temp38°F
Rain14.2 in/yr
Elevation7,696 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+27.3%
High School+97.6%
Graduate+7.8%
School Score6.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 49% / D 48%
Commute18 min
Broadband95.1%
Internet Speed75 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5

Did You Know?

Hot Sulphur Springs was founded in 1860.
The median home in Hot Sulphur Springs was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Eagle County Regional (52 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.423 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
8.9% of the population has a disability.
There are 142 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.