Idaho Springs, CO

Colorado · Gilpin County · Denver-Aurora-Centennial Metro

Idaho Springs is a small town in Colorado with a population of 1,968. Residents earn $85,450 per year, which is 14% above the national average.

3.6 /5.0

B+ Good

1,968 Population 823/sq mi density

$85,450 Median Income $39,277 per capita

$434,900 Home Value $480,426 Zillow

$1,175 Median Rent 29.5% income on rent

42°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr

776 Violent Crime/100K 5,103 property/100K

B+

Overall

3.6 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

A+

Economy

4.7 / 5.0

$85,450 median income, 2.2% unemployment

B+

Affordability

3.8 / 5.0

$434,900 home value, $1,175/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

776 violent crimes/100K (104% above avg)

A+

Education

5.0 / 5.0

50.0% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

Median Income $85,450

14% higher than US avg

Home Value $434,900

54% higher than US avg

Violent Crime 776/100K

104% higher than US avg

Bachelor's+ 50.0%

48% higher than US avg

Median Rent $1,175

1% higher than US avg

Obesity Rate 24.6%

23% lower than US avg

Unemployment 2.2%

39% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 4.8%

61% lower than US avg

How Idaho Springs Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,968

Median Age39.8 yrs

Density823/mi²

Male / Female48% / 52%

Largest GroupWhite 80%

Veterans4.4%

Economy

A+

Median Income$85,450

Per Capita$39,277

Unemployment2.2%

Poverty4.8%

County GDP$1,018M

Commute23 min

Housing

B+

Home Value$434,900

Rent$1,175

Ownership68.9%

Zillow$480,426

Housing Units944

Rent Burden29.5%

Crime

Violent776/100K

Property5,103/100K

Murder0.0/100K

Assault610/100K

Burglary333/100K

Health

Obesity24.6%

Uninsured8.5%

Smoking11.7%

Depression24.0%

Heart Disease4.9%

Climate

Avg Temp42°F (6°C)

AQI41 (Good)

Rain18.3 in/yr

Sunny Days330/yr

Elevation8,160 ft (2,487 m)

Education

A+

Bachelor's+50.0%

High School+92.1%

Graduate+17.6%

School Score6.11

Community

2024 VoteR 42% / D 55%

Commute23 min

Broadband90.3%

EV Stations10

Libraries1

Is Idaho Springs a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Idaho Springs receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include elevated crime rates, high housing costs. Idaho Springs offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Idaho Springs is $85,450, 14% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.2%. Only 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Idaho Springs is $434,900, making it a premium housing market at 54% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,175 per month. The price-to-income ratio of 5.1x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

With 776 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, public safety is a notable concern / this is significantly above the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 5,103 per 100,000, 160% above the national average.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 50.0% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 92.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

Idaho Springs has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. With 330 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 18.3 inches, including 105.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Idaho Springs has a population of 1,968 with a density of 823 people per square mile, spread across 2.2 square miles. The median age is 39.8 years, 2% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 52% female and 48% male. The city is predominantly White (80.1%), with 1.3% Hispanic, 3.6% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 91.5% of residents, while 8.5% speak Spanish. 4.4% of the population are veterans, below the national rate of 6.0%. 17.3% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 88.4% have health insurance coverage.

Population

1,968

Total Population

823

People / sq mi

39.8yrs

Median Age

2% above US avg

2.2mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48%

Female 52%

Race & Ethnicity

Idaho Springs vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 91.5%

17% above US avg

Spanish 8.5%

37% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Idaho Springs vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Idaho Springs is $85,450, which is 14% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $39,277. The average weekly wage is $1,306. The unemployment rate is 2.2% (below the 3.6% US average). 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 228 business establishments, including 16 restaurants. The cost of living index is 103.1, roughly in line with the national average. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 21.8% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Idaho Springs vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$85,450
	14% above US avg
Per Capita Income	$39,277
Avg Weekly Wage	$1,306
IRS Avg AGI	$92,518
Gini Index	0.463 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	2.2%
	39% below US avg
Poverty Rate	4.8%
	61% below US avg
Establishments (County)	228
County GDP	$1,018M

Business (County)

Restaurants	16
Healthcare	4
Retail	7
Manufacturing	3

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$2,366
	32% below US avg
Cost of Living	103.10 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate	0.54%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	22.7 min
Drive Alone	45.4%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	21.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Idaho Springs is $434,900, 54% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $480,426, higher than the Census estimate. Homes sell for 89.6% of their list price, suggesting buyers have room to negotiate. Monthly rent averages $1,175 (1% above the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $1,161 for a one-bedroom to $1,429 for a two-bedroom apartment. 68.9% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 944 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1938. The average annual property tax is $2,366 (lower than the $3,500 national average). 29.5% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.1x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$434,900
	54% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI	$480,426
Median List Price	$322,500

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price	$322,500
$/Sq Ft	$407
Homes Sold	2
Sale-to-List Ratio	89.6%
Price Drops	50.0%
Inventory	6

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$1,175
	1% above US avg
Rent Burden	29.5%

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

Homeownership	68.9%
Owner-Occupied	68.9%
Renter-Occupied	31.1%
Housing Units	944
Median Year Built	1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$2,366
	32% below US avg
Effective Rate	0.54%

In Idaho Springs, 24.6% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 7.4% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). Heart disease affects 4.9% of residents, below the national average. 25.6% have high blood pressure. 11.7% are current smokers. 20.5% report binge drinking. 15.7% are physically inactive, below the national average. 24.0% report depression (above the 20.0% national average). 17.0% experience frequent mental distress. 8.5% of residents lack health insurance. The primary care physician ratio is 1:2,936. 54.7% of residents have access to exercise opportunities.

Health Metrics: Idaho Springs vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	24.6%
	23% below US avg
Diabetes	7.4%
Heart Disease	4.9%
High Blood Pressure	25.6%
Asthma	11.3%
COPD	5.3%
Cancer	7.7%
Stroke	2.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	11.7%
	16% below US avg
Binge Drinking	20.5%
Physical Inactivity	15.7%
Depression	24.0%
Mental Distress	17.0%
Physical Distress	11.6%
Short Sleep	28.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	88.4%
Uninsured	8.5%
	1% below US avg
Primary Care	1:2,936
Mental Health	1:1,481
Checkup Rate	70.0%
Dental Visits	70.0%
Premature Death	6,625/100K

Food & Exercise

Exercise Access	54.7%
Healthcare Facilities	4

Idaho Springs has a violent crime rate of 776 per 100,000 residents, 104% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 610.1 per 100,000, robbery at 0.0, rape at 166.4. The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 5,103 per 100,000, 160% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 4,326, burglary at 333, vehicle theft at 444 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 1 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Idaho Springs receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Idaho Springs vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent	776.5/100K
	104% above US avg
Murder	0.0/100K
	100% below US avg
Rape	166.4/100K
Robbery	0.0/100K
Assault	610.1/100K

Property Crime

Total Property	5,102.6/100K
	160% above US avg
Burglary	332.8/100K
Theft	4,326.1/100K
Vehicle Theft	443.7/100K
Arson	0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	1
Traffic Accidents	306
Avg Accident Severity	2.4 / 4.0

Safety Score

Safety Grade	F
Safety Score	1.0 / 5.0

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Idaho Springs has a cool climate with 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, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 18.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 105.9 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 8,160 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)

Annual Average	42.2°F
	22% below US avg
January Average	26°F (-3°C)
July Average	63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	8,160 ft (2,487 m)
Area	2.2 sq mi (5.7 km²)
Population Density	823/sq mi
Coordinates	39.7493°N, 105.5038°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Gilpin County County
Nearest Airport	Denver International (DEN) 45 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.3"

52% below US avg

Snowfall 105.9"

Wettest Month (Jul) 2.28"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.14"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)	0.0518 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	6.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability	12.8 / 100
Community Resilience	79.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Relatively Low
Flood	Very Low
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Very Low
Heat Wave	No Rating
Winter Weather	Relatively Low
Lightning	Relatively Low
Ice Storm	Very Low
Drought	No Rating
Cold Wave	Very Low
Landslide	Relatively Low
Volcano	Very Low
Avalanche	Relatively Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

45 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M2.7 on Jun 13, 2025.

Dec 25, 1994	9 km NE of Larkspur, Colorado	M4.0	78 km
Jun 6, 2011	17 km NNW of Oak Creek, Colorado	M3.5	150 km
Dec 23, 1995	7 km WNW of Rock Creek Park, Colorado	M3.5	124 km
Aug 21, 2012	12 km SSW of Gypsum, Colorado	M3.4	129 km
Apr 10, 2011	12 km N of Oak Creek, Colorado	M3.4	141 km
Jan 18, 1997	8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado	M3.3	80 km
Jun 1, 2014	9 km NNW of Kersey, Colorado	M3.2	110 km
Jul 8, 1993	9 km ENE of Aspen, Colorado	M3.1	119 km
Jul 22, 2001	6 km WNW of Woodland Park, Colorado	M3.1	87 km
Jan 26, 2008	12 km NE of Cotopaxi, Colorado	M3.1	145 km
Sep 12, 1990	13 km NW of Silverthorne, Colorado	M3.0	60 km
Feb 7, 2000	19 km NE of Steamboat Springs, Colorado	M3.0	137 km
Feb 26, 2008	29 km WNW of Westcreek, Colorado	M2.9	53 km
Mar 30, 2019	7 km NE of Greeley, Colorado	M2.9	109 km
Jan 1, 2003	6 km SE of Aspen, Colorado	M2.9	126 km
Jan 19, 1997	8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado	M2.9	80 km
May 1, 2009	21 km NW of Dotsero, Colorado	M2.9	147 km
Jul 30, 2000	7 km SW of Steamboat Springs, Colorado	M2.8	141 km
Apr 30, 2008	3 km SW of Steamboat Springs, Colorado	M2.8	140 km
Oct 13, 2002	13 km S of Norrie, Colorado	M2.8	116 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

447 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 1 fatality, 153 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Jun 4, 2015	EF3	66 km	0
May 22, 2008	EF3	84 km	1
Jun 15, 1988	EF3	49 km	0
Jun 12, 1982	EF3	84 km	0
May 18, 1975	EF3	66 km	0
Jun 7, 2021	EF2	67 km	0
Jun 8, 2014	EF2	86 km	0
Jun 15, 2009	EF2	94 km	0
Jul 13, 1996	EF2	95 km	0
Jun 15, 1988	EF2	49 km	0
Jun 5, 1988	EF2	43 km	0
Jun 5, 1988	EF2	53 km	0
Jul 2, 1987	EF2	68 km	0
Jun 20, 1987	EF2	76 km	0
Jun 8, 1986	EF2	78 km	0
Jun 8, 1986	EF2	52 km	0
Jul 19, 1985	EF2	60 km	0
May 18, 1984	EF2	93 km	0
May 18, 1984	EF2	89 km	0
May 18, 1984	EF2	82 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: CAMERON PEAK (208,910 ac, 2020).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2020	CAMERON PEAK	208,910	97 km
2020	EAST TROUBLESOME	188,924	68 km
2002	HAYMAN	129,417	62 km
2020	WILLIAMS FORK	14,679	42 km
2018	WESTON PASS	13,169	92 km
1996	BUFFALO CREEK	11,690	47 km
2000	BOBCAT	10,444	82 km
2020	CALWOOD	9,836	48 km
2000	HIGH MEADOWS	9,607	41 km
2001	MVD PSFRXASST 4	7,375	66 km
2021	MARSHALL	6,286	36 km
2010	FOURMILE CANYON	5,865	35 km
2002	BIG ELK	4,348	60 km
2012	LOWER NORTH FORK FIRE	3,436	43 km
2003	OVERLAND	3,232	45 km
2009	OLD STAGE	3,160	43 km
2011	CRYSTAL FIRE	2,855	92 km
2002	SCHOONOVER	2,821	62 km
2012	FERN LAKE	2,549	69 km
2020	SUNDAY FIRE	2,204	92 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	26°F (-3°C)	1.3 in
February	24°F (-4°C)	1.1 in	Coldest, Driest
March	27°F (-3°C)	1.5 in
April	33°F (0°C)	1.9 in
May	43°F (6°C)	2.1 in
June	52°F (11°C)	1.8 in
July	63°F (17°C)	2.3 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	56°F (13°C)	2.2 in
September	49°F (10°C)	1.6 in
October	40°F (5°C)	1.2 in
November	29°F (-2°C)	1.3 in
December	25°F (-4°C)	1.4 in

Idaho Springs has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 24°F in February to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.3") and February the driest (1.1").

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Idaho Springs is located in Gilpin County. It is classified as Metro / 1 million+, part of a metropolitan area. 50.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 48% above the national average of 33.7%. 92.1% have completed high school. 17.6% hold a graduate or professional degree (above the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 6.1 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Democrat with 54.6% of the vote, a 12.7-point margin. 90.3% of households have broadband internet access. The area has 10 EV charging stations. There are 1 public libraries serving the community. 4 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 45.4% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 41.9%

D 54.6%

Winner: Democrat by 12.7 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	1
Traffic Accidents	306
Avg Accident Severity	2.4 / 4.0

F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	50.0%
	48% above US avg
High School+	92.1%
Graduate Degree+	17.6%
School Test Score	6.11

A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 1	Metro / 1 million+
Population Density	823/sq mi
Total Area	2.2 sq mi
County	Gilpin County County

Services

Broadband Access	90.3%
Avg Download Speed	37.7 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed	8.6 Mbps
Max Download Speed	1,000 Mbps
EV Charging Stations	10
Alt Fuel Stations	12
Public Libraries	1
Healthcare Facilities	4
Restaurants	16
Retail Stores	7

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	22.7 min
Drive Alone	45.4%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	21.8%

Average costs for common services in Idaho Springs. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care)	$258 ($155–$412)
Specialist Visit	$361 ($206–$567)
Urgent Care Visit	$206 ($103–$361)
Emergency Room Visit	$2,268 ($825–$5,155)
Dental Cleaning	$134 ($77–$206)
Dental Filling	$258 ($155–$412)

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Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional)	$46 ($26–$77)
Oil Change (Synthetic)	$77 ($52–$124)
Brake Pad Replacement	$309 ($155–$516)
Tire Rotation	$41 ($21–$77)
New Tires (Set of 4)	$619 ($412–$1,031)
Battery Replacement	$206 ($103–$361)

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Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour)	$103 ($62–$155)
Electrician (Per Hour)	$93 ($52–$144)
HVAC Repair	$412 ($155–$825)
HVAC System Install	$7,217 ($4,124–$12,372)
Roof Repair	$1,031 ($412–$2,062)
Roof Replacement	$9,279 ($5,671–$15,465)

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Legal

Divorce (Uncontested)	$1,547 ($516–$3,609)
Divorce (Contested)	$15,465 ($5,155–$30,930)
DUI Defense	$5,155 ($2,062–$10,310)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7)	$1,547 ($825–$3,093)
Will Preparation	$516 ($206–$1,031)
Trust Preparation	$2,578 ($1,031–$5,155)

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Personal Care

Men's Haircut	$26 ($15–$46)
Women's Haircut	$57 ($31–$103)
Hair Coloring (Full)	$155 ($77–$258)
Manicure	$26 ($15–$46)
Pedicure	$41 ($26–$67)
Massage (1 Hour)	$82 ($52–$134)

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Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon)	$4.23 ($3.09–$5.67)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen)	$3.61 ($2.58–$5.16)
Loaf of Bread	$3.92 ($2.58–$5.67)
Chicken Breast (per lb)	$4.64 ($3.09–$6.70)
Ground Beef (per lb)	$5.67 ($4.12–$7.73)
Rice (per lb)	$1.03 ($0.62–$1.86)

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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly)	$144 ($82–$258)
Natural Gas (Monthly)	$72 ($31–$155)
Water/Sewer (Monthly)	$72 ($41–$124)
Internet (Monthly)	$72 ($41–$103)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly)	$67 ($31–$103)
Cable TV (Monthly)	$88 ($52–$155)

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Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown)	$206 ($77–$516)
Car Insurance (Annual)	$2,062 ($1,237–$3,609)
Bus Pass (Monthly)	$72 ($31–$134)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride)	$15 ($8.25–$26)
Car Registration (Annual)	$103 ($31–$258)
Driver's License Renewal	$31 ($15–$77)

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Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly)	$1,237 ($619–$2,578)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly)	$1,031 ($516–$2,062)
After-School Care (Monthly)	$412 ($206–$722)
Tutoring (Per Hour)	$52 ($26–$103)
SAT/ACT Prep Course	$1,031 ($412–$2,578)
Private School (K-12, Annual)	$12,888 ($5,155–$30,930)

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Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup)	$62 ($31–$103)
Dog Vaccination (Annual)	$103 ($52–$206)
Dog Grooming	$62 ($31–$103)
Pet Boarding (Per Night)	$41 ($21–$77)
Dog Spay/Neuter	$309 ($155–$516)
Cat Spay/Neuter	$206 ($103–$412)

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Childcare

Center-Based (monthly)
Infant	$1,275
Toddler	$1,189
Preschool	$1,062
Family Childcare (monthly)
Infant	$1,005
Toddler	$935
Preschool	$935

Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)

Top Industries in Gilpin County

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry	Jobs	Establishments	Avg Annual Pay	Location Quotient
Arts & Entertainment	1,971	22	$75,180	24.89
Accommodation & Food Services	1,908	14	$58,213	4.45
Construction	64	26	$66,022	0.26
Professional & Technical Services	56	49	$91,548	0.17
Wholesale Trade	32	15	$95,286	0.17
Real Estate	14	10	$99,650	0.19
Finance & Insurance	9	6	$147,767	0.05

Schools in Idaho Springs

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
Carlson Elementary School	Elementary	145	13	11.2:1

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Radio Stations near Idaho Springs

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
KGNU	community radio, music	AAC 96 kbps
Mix 100	adult contemporary	AAC+ 32 kbps
Channel 93.3 Colorado's Alternative	alternative rock, rock	AAC
GRACE Fm	christian contemporary	AAC+ 32 kbps
CPR Classical	classical, public radio	MP3 64 kbps
KVCU Radio 1190	—	AAC 128 kbps

Campgrounds Near Idaho Springs

56 campgrounds found near Idaho Springs.

Name	Rating	Sites	Price
AA Bar Ranch (AA Barn) Group Picnic Site	5.0/5	1	$100
Meridian Campground	5.0/5	1	$28
PEACEFUL VALLEY	4.7/5	16	$29–$58
St. Louis Creek	4.7/5	17	$29
GUANELLA PASS	4.6/5	17	$26
PAWNEE	4.6/5	45	$29–$58
PICKLE GULCH	4.6/5	7	$69–$263
BUFFALO CAMPGROUND	4.5/5	37	$28
BURNING BEAR CAMPGROUND	4.5/5	13	$28
CAMP DICK	4.5/5	20	$29–$58
GENEVA PARK CAMPGROUND	4.5/5	26	$27
KELLY DAHL	4.5/5	25	$29
Mestaa’ėhehe Mountain Fire Lookout	4.5/5	1	$80
WEST CHICAGO CREEK	4.5/5	14	$25
ARAPAHO BAY	4.4/5	79	$29–$58
ASPEN (CO)	4.4/5	11	$24
JEFFERSON CREEK	4.4/5	16	$24
Lodgepole (Jefferson Lake, Fairplay Colorado)	4.4/5	33	$24
OLIVE RIDGE	4.4/5	53	$29–$58
GREEN RIDGE	4.3/5	72	$29–$88
KENOSHA PASS CAMPGROUND	4.3/5	24	$28
ROBERTS CABIN	4.3/5	1	$75
STILLWATER (COLORADO)	4.3/5	105	$32–$73
TIMBERLINE CAMPGROUND	4.3/5	24	$27–$54
Cold Springs - Arapaho Roosevelt NF (CO)	4.2/5	40	$27
MEADOWS GROUP CAMPGROUND	4.2/5	2	$195
COLUMBINE CAMPGROUND	4.1/5	46	$26
ECHO LAKE	4.0/5	17	$26
INDIAN CREEK EQUESTRIAN CAMPGROUND	4.0/5	7	$30
KELSEY CAMPGROUND	4.0/5	17	$28
Idlewild Campground	3.9/5	24	$29
LONE ROCK CAMPGROUND (CO)	3.9/5	17	$28
CUTTHROAT BAY GROUP	3.8/5	2	$147
Rampart Range Recreation Area Designated Dispersed Camping	3.7/5	98	$22–$33
Kenosha East	3.5/5	1	$24
Osprey (CO)	3.0/5	13	$24
Ouzel	1.0/5	13	$24
Deer Creek Campground	—	1	$28
Devils Head Campground	—	1	$27
Flat Rocks Campground	—	1	$28
Green Mountain Campground	—	1	$24
Hall Valley	—	1	$24
Hall Valley Campground	—	—	Free
Handcart	—	1	$24
Idlewild Campground	—	—	Free
Lost Park	—	1	$22–$24
Meeker Park Overflow Campground	—	—	Free
Michigan Creek	—	1	$22
Midland Group Campground	—	1	$100
Midland Group Campground	—	—	Free
Platte River	—	1	$24
Rainbow Lakes Campground	—	—	Free
Robbers Roost Campground	—	—	Free
Selkirk	—	1	$22
Sunset Point Campground	—	—	Free
WILLOW CREEK GROUP	—	1	$116

National Parks Near Idaho Springs

24 national parks and monuments found near Idaho Springs.

Park	Type	Fee
Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area - Arkansas River Ranch	State Park	Free
Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area - Crystal Lakes	State Park	Free
Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area - Numbers	State Park	Free
Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area - Town of Buena	State Park	Free
Barr Lake	State Park	Free
Barr Lake State Park	State Park	Free
Boyd Lake State Park	State Park	Free
Castlewood Canyon State Park	State Park	Free
Chatfield State Park	State Park	Free
Cherry Creek Reservior / State Park	State Park	Free
Cherry Creek State Park	State Park	Free
Eldorado Canyon State Park	State Park	Free
Eleven Mile State Park	State Park	Free
Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument	National Monument	$10
Golden Gate Canyon	State Park	Free
Golden Gate Canyon State Park	State Park	Free
Lory State Park	State Park	Free
Mueller State Park	State Park	Free
Rocky Mountain National Park	National Park	$30
Roxborough State Park	State Park	Free
Spinney Mountain State Park	State Park	Free
St. Vrain State Park	State Park	Free
State Forest State Park	State Park	Free
Staunton State Park	State Park	Free

Trails Near Idaho Springs

500+ trails found near Idaho Springs.

Trail	Miles	Surface	Hike	Bike	Horse
SOUTH FORK	24.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
COLORADO	13.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
DEVILS REVENGE	9.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
BARD CREEK	9.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
ARAPAHO PASS	9.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
CONTINENTAL DIVIDE N.S.T.	8.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
BEGINNER	7.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
ARAPAHO GLACIER	7.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
ST. LOUIS DIVIDE	7.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
NODDLE	7.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
TURTLE MOUNTAIN	7.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
787	7.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
LOG JUMPER	7.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
STRAWBERRY CREEK	7.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
POWERLINE	7.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
TURTLE MOUNTAIN	6.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
BERGEN ROCK	6.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
CONTINENTAL DIVIDE N.S.T.	6.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
TUNNEL	6.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
ST. LOUIS LOOP	6.3	SNOW	—	—	—
ROARING FORK	6.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
ST VRAIN MOUNTAIN	6.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
SOURDOUGH	6.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
PAYNE CREEK	5.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
BOTTLE PASS	5.9	SNOW	—	—	—
CAPTAIN MOUNTAIN	5.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
KNIGHT RIDGE	5.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
SOUTH SAINT VRAIN	5.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
BURNING BEAR	5.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
CRAIG PARK	5.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
CONTINENTAL DIVIDE N.S.T.	5.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
HIGH LONESOME	5.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
STRAIGHT CREEK	5.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
COLORADO	5.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
DARLING CREEK	5.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
ROLLINS PASS	5.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
LITTLE SCRAGGY	5.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
MICHIGAN CR SNOWMOBILE	5.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
TIPPERARY LOOP SNOW	5.0	SNOW	—	—	—
DEAD HORSE LOOP	4.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
CABIN RIDGE	4.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
INDIAN CREEK	4.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
GASHOUSE GULCH	4.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
ST. LOUIS DIVIDE	4.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
BEAVER CREEK	4.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
JONES PASS	4.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
CONTINENTAL DIVIDE N.S.T.	4.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
DUTCH FRED	4.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
MOUNT NYSTROM	4.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
CONTINENTAL DIVIDE N.S.T.	4.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
RESTHOUSE MEADOWS	4.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
KING LAKE	4.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
CROOKED CREEK/KEYSER CREEK	4.3	SNOW	—	—	—
SCOTTYS	4.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
CUB CREEK	4.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LITTLE SCRAGGY	4.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
BEARTRACK LAKES	4.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
TIM'S TRAIL	4.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
BUCHANAN PASS	4.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
ELK CREEK LOOP	4.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
NORTH ELK CREEK	3.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
TIPPERARY CREEK	3.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
NICE KITTY	3.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
WEST JEFFERSON	3.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
SUMMIT FLATS	3.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
DIAMOND LAKE	3.8	SNOW	—	—	—
DIAMOND LAKE	3.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
ABYSS LAKE	3.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
THREEMILE	3.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
VASQUEZ PASS	3.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
GREEN MOUNTAIN	3.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
GRAYS PEAK	3.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BULL MTN	3.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
CUB CREEK	3.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
COLORADO	3.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
TORNADO ALLEY	3.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
FLATROCK	3.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
MOUNT NYSTROM	3.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
CUB CREEK	3.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
WARREN GULCH	3.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
COLORADO	3.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
MOUNT NYSTROM	3.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
GOLDRUN	3.3	SNOW	—	—	—
BUCHANAN PASS	3.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
BYERS PEAK	3.3	SNOW	—	—	—
SPRUCE 'EM UP JACK	3.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
788	3.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
MOUNT NYSTROM	3.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
BARR	3.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
SOUTH PARK	3.2	SNOW	—	—	—
BALDY	3.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
COLORADO	3.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
ROLLING CREEK	3.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
TOMAHAWK	3.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
MERIDIAN	3.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
BEN TYLER	3.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
HIGH LONESOME	3.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
ROSALIE	3.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
LENAWEE	3.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
BEN TYLER	3.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
WEST RIDGE TIE	3.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
ST VRAIN GLACIER	3.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
GREAT FLUME	3.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
PAWNEE PASS	3.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
HELLS HOLE	3.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
COFFINTOP	3.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BAKERVILLE-LOVELAND	3.0	ASPHALT	Yes	Yes	—
CARIBOU	3.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
INDIAN CREEK	3.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
PINBALL RIDGE	3.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
COLORADO	3.0	IMPORTED COMPACTED MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
OVERLOOK	3.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
PAWNEE PASS	2.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
MOUNT THORODIN	2.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
CASCADE CREEK	2.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
LOST CREEK	2.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
MOUNT FLORA	2.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
STRAWBERRY BENCH	2.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
CARIBOU PASS	2.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
JAMES PEAK SOUTH	2.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
HOMESTEAD	2.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
RED	2.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
LITTLE FRENCH FLUME	2.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
CREEKSIDE	2.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
CREEKSIDE	2.8	SNOW	—	—	—
ROSALIE	2.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
HOBBIT	2.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
SANDY WASH	2.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
SOUTH FORK LOOP	2.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
COLORADO	2.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
SOUTH PARK	2.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
TANGLEWOOD	2.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
LAKE EVELYN	2.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
GRAMPS	2.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
GARBER	2.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
FRENCH PASS	2.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
CASCADE CREEK	2.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
THREEMILE	2.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
BROOKSIDE AG	2.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
DEVILS THUMB	2.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
CHAINSAW	2.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
HIGH LONESOME	2.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
662	2.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
LITTLE RAVEN	2.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
HIGH LONESOME	2.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
DIVIDE TRAIL	2.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
UTE	2.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
WIGWAM	2.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
ROSALIE	2.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
WTB	2.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
COLORADO	2.6	IMPORTED COMPACTED MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
BROOKSIDE-MCCURDY	2.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
BROOKSIDE-MCCURDY	2.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
MT. BIERSTADT	2.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BEAVER LINE	2.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
SOUTH BOULDER CREEK	2.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
CONTINENTAL DIVIDE N.S.T.	2.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
BEAR MOUNTAIN	2.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
NATE STULTZ	2.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
UPPER ELK CREEK	2.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
SOURDOUGH	2.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
STRAWBERRY WEST	2.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
CHICAGO LAKES	2.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
WOODLAND LAKE	2.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
HIGH LONESOME	2.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
RINGTAIL	2.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
SHELF LAKE	2.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BYERS PEAK	2.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
GOLD DUST	2.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
MITCHELL LAKE	2.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
FOREST LAKES	2.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
AQUEDUCT	2.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
DEVILS THUMB	2.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SOUTH PARK	2.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
MAXWELL FALLS	2.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BOILING GULCH	2.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
CMC (SOUTH)	2.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
CHITTENDEN MTN	2.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
STRAWBERRY JACK	2.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
KEYSER RIDGE	2.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
COLORADO	2.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
IKO	2.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
PARK CREEK	2.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
WIDE OPEN	2.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
GALENA DITCH	2.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
COLORADO	2.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
ARGENTINE PASS TRAIL	2.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
COLORADO	2.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
NORTH SHEEP MOUNTAIN	2.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
BOOKCASE	2.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
MICHIGAN CREEK	2.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
SOURDOUGH	2.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
GOOSE CREEK	2.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
CONTINENTAL DIVIDE N.S.T.	2.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
JENNY CREEK	2.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
MILL CREEK RIDGE	2.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
ABYSS LAKE	2.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
CONEY LAKE	2.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
GOLD DUST	2.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
COLORADO	2.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
BLACK GULCH ROAD	2.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
MOFFAT	2.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
PTARMIGAN PASS	2.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
BOTTLE PEAK	2.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
ISABELL GLACIER	2.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
WALDROP (NORTH)	2.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
FLUME	2.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
EYE TO EYE	2.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
MOUNT AUDUBON	2.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
COLORADO	2.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
BUCHANAN PASS	2.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
GOURD LAKE	2.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
COLORADO	2.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
HORSESHOE GULCH	2.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
HERMAN GULCH	2.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
WIGWAM	2.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
BARBOUR FORK	2.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
FRENCH GULCH	2.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
GUINN MOUNTAIN	2.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
WHITESIDE	2.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
TENDERFOOT MOUNTAIN	2.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
SODA PASS	2.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
ARAPAHO PASS	2.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
JIM CREEK	2.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
CONTINENTAL DIVIDE N.S.T.	2.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
SOUTH FORK SWAN	2.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
BUCK GULCH	2.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
NORTH SWAN	1.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
JEFFERSON LAKE LOOP	1.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BYERS PEAK	1.9	SNOW	—	—	—
COLORADO	1.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
BROOKSIDE-MCCURDY	1.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
BOTTLE PASS	1.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
CERAN ST. VRAIN	1.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BROKEN THUMB	1.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
BROOKSIDE-MCCURDY	1.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
PLATTE VIEW	1.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
LONG HOLLOW	1.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
DEVILS ADVOCATE	1.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
COULSON GULCH	1.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
SOUTH BOULDER CREEK	1.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
ROGERS PASS	1.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
BERTHOUD PASS WEST	1.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
COLORADO	1.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
BROOKSIDE-MCCURDY	1.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
JAMES PEAK SOUTH	1.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LOWER GILSONITE	1.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
BROOKSIDE-MCCURDY	1.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
CAPTAIN MOUNTAIN	1.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BEAVER MEADOWS	1.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
RIFLESIGHT	1.8	IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
DOE CREEK	1.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
CROOKED CREEK	1.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
BUFFALO BURN	1.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
BROOKSIDE-MCCURDY	1.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
TIPPERARY CREEK	1.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
MOUNT NYSTROM	1.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
HORSESHOE LAKE	1.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
MILLER GULCH	1.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
MISSOURI GULCH	1.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
ABYSS LAKE	1.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
HIGH LONESOME	1.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
RUSTY BUCKLE	1.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
NIWOT RIDGE	1.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BRIGHT EXTENSION	1.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
DEVILS CANYON	1.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BUCHANAN PASS	1.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
SILVER DOLLAR LAKE	1.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
WATANGA LAKE	1.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
BROOKSIDE-MCCURDY	1.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
SHINGLEMILL	1.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
DRY SAINT VRAIN	1.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
KINNEY CREEK	1.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
D-2	1.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
BURNOUT LOOP	1.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
WIDE OPEN	1.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
COLORADO	1.6	IMPORTED COMPACTED MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
SODA RIDGE TRAIL	1.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
BLUE SKY	1.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
LEAP FROG	1.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
LEAP FROG (SNOW)	1.6	SNOW	—	—	—
ROSALIE	1.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
COLORADO	1.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
ST LOUIS LAKE	1.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
CUB CREEK	1.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
CONTINENTAL DIVIDE N.S.T.	1.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
HORSESHOE BASIN	1.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
COLUMBINE LAKE	1.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
DITCH	1.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
STRAWBERRY LAKE	1.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
MOUNT NYSTROM	1.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
KEYSTONE AQUEDUCT	1.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
MILLER GULCH	1.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
COLORADO	1.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
DOE CREEK WEST	1.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
FULLER TRAIL	1.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
INDIAN CREEK	1.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
SERENITY	1.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
COLORADO	1.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
BLAIR WITCH	1.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
DEER RIDGE	1.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
BRIGHT	1.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
BOTTLE PASS	1.4	SNOW	—	—	—
ST LOUIS LAKE	1.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
RESTHOUSE MEADOWS	1.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
KIRBY GULCH	1.4	SNOW	—	—	—
DEVILS HEAD	1.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
JEAN LUNING	1.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
CUB CREEK	1.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LONG HOLLOW	1.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
BLACKJACK	1.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
PERU CREEK HIGH	1.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
SKIPPER	1.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
COLORADO	1.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
WAPITI	1.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
CHARLIE'S CUTOFF	1.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
WATROUS GULCH	1.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LOWER SODA PASS	1.3	SNOW	—	—	—
COLORADO	1.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
GIBSON LAKE	1.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
POWERLINE LOOP	1.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
REROOT	1.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
BEAR MOUNTAIN	1.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
BUNO GULCH	1.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
ARAPAHO PASS	1.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
BROKEN THUMB	1.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
WIGWAM	1.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
PAH-QWUN	1.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
COLORADO	1.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
COLORADO	1.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
MORRISON CREEK	1.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
MOUNTAIN PRIDE	1.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
INDIAN CREEK	1.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
COLORADO	1.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
SCHOOL BUS	1.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
CORONA LAKE	1.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
WIGWAM	1.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
COLORADO	1.3	IMPORTED COMPACTED MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
MAXWELL FALLS LOOP	1.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
ROSALIE	1.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
BEN TYLER	1.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
ROOSEVELT LAKES	1.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
CHIHUAHUA LAKE TRAIL	1.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SOUTH CHICAGO CREEK	1.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BROOKSIDE-MCCURDY	1.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
LOWER SODA PASS	1.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
CHIEF MOUNTAIN	1.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
TRAMWAY	1.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
KEARNEY GULCH	1.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SHINGLEMILL	1.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
MOUACHE	1.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
BUCHANAN PASS	1.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
TURTLE MOUNTAIN	1.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
CARIBOU PASS	1.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
JONES PASS	1.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
COLORADO	1.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
SOUTH PARK	1.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
COLORADO	1.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
BACKSCRATCH	1.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
KAVANAUGH GULLEY	1.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
SOUTH PARK	1.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
TAYLOR MOUNTAIN	1.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
COLORADO	1.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
BEAVER CREEK	1.2	SNOW	—	—	—
TENDERFOOT MTN	1.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
PAWNEE PASS	1.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SOUTH PARK	1.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
TANGLEWOOD	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
ROSALIE	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
HUNKIDORI MINE ROAD	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
INDIAN CREEK	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
COLORADO	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
JENNY CREEK	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
ST LOUIS PASS	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
PAYNE CREEK	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
COLORADO	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
HAY	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
HAWKINS SURGUINE SPUR	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
ROLLING CREEK	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
JAMES PEAK LAKE	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
D-4	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
GOLD DUST	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
STANLEY CDT SPUR	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BUCHANAN PASS	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
HUNKIDORI MINE ROAD	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
CREEKSIDE LOOP	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
SOURDOUGH	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
DEVILS HEAD SPUR	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
BOTTLE PASS	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
SECOND CREEK	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
BEGINNER	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
TWISTED ANKLE	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
COLORADO RIVER TRAIL	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
COLORADO	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
SOURDOUGH	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
HAWKINS SURGUINE SPUR	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
GOVERNOR KING	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
JIM CREEK	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
MORGAN GULCH	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
JONES PASS	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SOUTH PARK	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
ROI TAN	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
ZOOM	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
SOUTH PARK	1.0	SNOW	—	—	—
DOE CREEK	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
TROUT CREEK	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
NATE STULTZ	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
UPPER IKO	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
TUNGSTEN SPUR	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
COLORADO	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
UTE	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
RASPBERRY RIDGE	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
ELK MEADOW	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
BEAVER MEADOWS	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BROOKSIDE AG	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
GOLD DUST	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
CROOKED BEAVER	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
CUB CREEK	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
MOUNT BLUE SKY RIDGE	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
COLORADO	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
COLORADO	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
D-3	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
KEYSER RIDGE	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
COLORADO	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
BEAVER	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
GASHOUSE GULCH	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
WIGWAM	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
B &B	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
TROUT CREEK	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
ARROW	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
WTB	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
COLORADO	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
FERN	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
DEVILS CANYON SPUR	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
MOUNT FLORA	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
FORSYTHE CANYON	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
BUNO CONNECTOR	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
BUNO/KIRBY CONNECTOR	0.9	SNOW	—	—	—
ARAPAHO LAKES	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
MOUNT FLORA	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SECOND CREEK	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
COLORADO	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
NE HAUL ROAD TRAILS	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
RAINBOW LAKES	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
GREAT FLUME	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
BEAVER CREEK	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
FRASER RIVER	0.9	ASPHALT	Yes	Yes	—
ICE HILL	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
787	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
MOUNT FLORA	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
JENNY CREEK	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BOB AND BETTY	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
GOLDEN RULE	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
GREEN RIDGE	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
CHICAGO LAKES	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LOWER CHEROKEE	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
LOVELAND PASS	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SPRUCE GULCH SINGLE TRACK	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
TUNGSTEN SPUR	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
TORREYS SUMMIT	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SOURDOUGH	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
BUTLER GULCH	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BALDY	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
LOST CREEK	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
UPPER PERU CREEK ROAD	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
BAKERVILLE-LOVELAND	0.8	ASPHALT	Yes	Yes	—
BOY SCOUT SPUR	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
ROCK CREEK	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
BUCHANAN PASS	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
CAH-VAH	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
SHINGLEMILL	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
FOX CREEK	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
CASCADE CREEK	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
SEVEN OF NINE	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
COLORADO	0.8	IMPORTED COMPACTED MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
REYNOLDS RANCH	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
COLORADO	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
BLACK POWDER PASS	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
COLORADO	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
SOURDOUGH	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
BAKERVILLE-LOVELAND	0.8	ASPHALT	Yes	Yes	—
COLORADO	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
BOY SCOUT SPUR	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
COLORADO	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
WINTERWOODS	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
WATROUS GULCH	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
UTE	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
ARAPAHO PASS	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
CRATER LAKES	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
DOE CREEK EAST	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
STRAWBERRY CREEK	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
COLORADO	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
CUB CREEK	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
DEVILS THUMB BYPASS	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
NATE STULTZ	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
EAST ELK CREEK	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
NW HAUL ROAD TRAILS	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
ARROWHEAD	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
WARREN GULCH	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
DOUBLE BIT	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—

Historical Trends — Idaho Springs

Population and economic data over time (US Census / ACS estimates).

Population

Median Household Income

Year	Population	Median Income
2013	1,710	$51,118
2015	1,745	$46,480
2017	1,807	$50,833
2019	1,792	$43,886
2021	1,781	$63,040
2023	1,708	$85,450

Museums in Idaho Springs

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
COLORADO CHAUTAUQUA ASSOCIATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		3034423282	$4,321,931
GEORGETOWN TRUST FOR CONSERVATION AND PRESERVATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		3035690289	$831,454
HAMMILL HOUSE & OFFICE & CARRIAGE BARN	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	305 ARGENTINE STREET	3035692840	$831,454
CENTER FOR ARTS EVERGREEN	GENERAL MUSEUM	32003B ELLINGWOOD TRAIL	3036740056	$372,624
HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF IDAHO SPRINGS	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	PO BOX 1318 2060 MINER STREET	3035674382	$168,974
GILPIN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	228 E HIGH ST	3035825283	$114,120
GILPIN COUNTY SCHOOL HOUSE MUSEUM	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	228 E HIGH ST	3035825283	$114,120
EVERGREEN NATURE CENTER	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER		3033300489	$70,941
HUMPHREY MEMORIAL PARK AND MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		3036745429	$70,076
JEFFERSON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	4208 S TIMBERVALE DR	7204977650	$19,649
NEDERLAND AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	200 RIDGE RD	3032580567	$3,245
BOWMAN-WHITE HOUSE MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		3035693489
CLEAR CREEK HISTORIC MINING AND MILLING MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		3035672421
COLORADO STATE BUTTON SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
CONIFER HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND MUSEUM	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		3033965975
GEORGETOWN ENERGY MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM	600 GRIFFITH ST	3035693557
GEORGETOWN ENERGY MUSEUM FOUNDATION	GENERAL MUSEUM	600 GRIFFITH ST	3035693557
HAMILL HOUSE MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		3035692840
HIWAN HOMESTEAD MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		3036746262
HOTEL DE PARIS MUSEUM	HISTORY MUSEUM	409 6TH AVE	3035692311
INTERNATIONAL VACUUM TUBE MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM
MILL CREEK VALLEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
MOUNT EVANS SUMMIT / INTERPRETIVE SITE	GENERAL MUSEUM
NATIONAL CENTER FOR ATMOSPHERIC RESEARCH/UCAR	SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM	1850 TABLE MESA DRIVE
PIKE NATIONAL HISTORIC TRAIL ASSOCIATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		3038167424

Libraries in Idaho Springs

Name	Address	Annual Visits
CLEAR CREEK COUNTY LIBRARY DISTRICT	614 TAOS ST., UNIT C	74,604
NEDERLAND COMMUNITY LIBRARY DISTRICT	200 HIGHWAY 72 NORTH	54,284
GILPIN COUNTY LIBRARY DISTRICT	15131 HIGHWAY 119	21,350

Farmers Markets in Idaho Springs

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Website
Conifer Farmers Market	25557 Conifer Rd	06/11/2016 to 09/10/2016	Sat: 9:00 AM-2:00 PM;	Visit
Evergreen Farmers Market at Bergen Village	The Bergan Village Shopping Center	06/02/2015 to 09/29/2015	Tue: 10:00 AM-2:00 PM;	Visit
Georgetown Farmers Market	7th St. & Rose St.
Idaho Springs Chamber Of Commerce Farmers Market

Breweries in Idaho Springs

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
El Rancho Brewing Company, Inc.	Pub and Brewery	29260 Us Highway 40	3036702739	Visit
Lariat Lodge Brewing	Brewery	27618 Fireweed Dr
The Very Nice Brewing Company	Brewery	20 Lakeview Dr	7207719903
Tommyknocker Brewery & Pub	Brewery, Wings Joint, and Burger Joint, Wings Joint, Brewery, Breweries, Burger Joint	1401 Miner St	3035674419	Visit
Westbound & Down Brewing Company	American Restaurant, Restaurant, Brewery and American Restaurant, Brewery	1617 Miner St	7205023121, 3035672729	Visit

Ski Resorts Near Idaho Springs

5 ski resorts within range.

Resort	Slopes (km)	Lifts	Peak (m)	Price	Season	Night	Park
Breckenridge	153.0	34	3,914	$140	November - April	—	Yes
Winter Park Resort	143.0	25	3,676	$119	November - April	—	Yes
Arapahoe Basin	105.0	7	3,790	$83	October - June	—	Yes
Loveland	93.0	11	3,871	$61	October - May	—	Yes
Brighton	66.0	7	3,200	$67	November - April	Yes	Yes

Pharmacies in Idaho Springs

1 pharmacies and drugstores.

Pharmacy	Address	Phone
SAFEWAY	2425 MINER STREET	303-567-2496

EV Charging Stations in Idaho Springs

Name	Address	Network	Level 2	DC Fast	Connectors	Access
Kum & Go - Tesla Supercharger	1319 Miner Street	Tesla		8	TESLA	public
VOLVO CAR USA ID SPRINGS DC1	2902 Colorado Blvd	ChargePoint Network		1	CHADEMO J1772COMBO	public
VOLVO CAR USA ID SPRINGS DC2	2902 Colorado Blvd	ChargePoint Network		1	CHADEMO J1772COMBO	public
VOLVO CAR USA ID SPRINGS DC3	2902 Colorado Blvd	ChargePoint Network		1	CHADEMO J1772COMBO	public
VOLVO CAR USA ID SPRINGS DC4	2902 Colorado Blvd	ChargePoint Network		1	CHADEMO J1772COMBO	public
Arapaho-Roosevelt National Forest	101 Chicago Creek Rd	Non-Networked	2		J1772	private
BEAU JOS STATION 1	121 15th Ave	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public
Clear Creek County Clinic	1969 Miner Street	Blink Network	4		J1772	public

Cell Towers in Idaho Springs

Address	Structure Type	Height (ft)
405 AREGENTINE STREET (148589)	MTOWER	46
405 AREGENTINE STREET (148589)	MTOWER	46
6106 SOUTH BROOK FOREST ROAD (10287)	MTOWER	12
6106 SOUTH BROOK FOREST ROAD (10287)	MTOWER	12
26755 LIGHT LANE (10365)	MTOWER	10
26755 LIGHT LANE (10365)	MTOWER	10
NW 1/4, S12, T4S, R72W, 6TH PM	TOWER	6
NW 1/4, S12, T4S, R72W, 6TH PM	TOWER	6

Bridges in Idaho Springs

Type	Kind	Year Built	Length (ft)	Daily Traffic	Condition
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1989	193	47,000	G
Tee Beam	Concrete continuous	1971	212	39,000	F
Tee Beam	Concrete	1958	124	39,000	F
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	2010	120	36,000	G
Tee Beam	Concrete	1958	163	36,000	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	2014	305	23,500	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1961	178	23,500	F
Tee Beam	Concrete	1965	224	18,000	F
Tee Beam	Concrete	1965	185	18,000	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	2016	174	6,900	G
Culvert	Concrete	1931	21	4,159	F
Box Beam (Single/Spread)	Prestressed concrete	2018	96	3,792	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	2004	372	2,621	F
Culvert	Concrete	1958	32	2,300	G
Culvert	Concrete	1958	24	2,300	G
Tee Beam	Concrete	1958	109	2,300	F
Other	Other	2015	198	2,300	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1990	75	951	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1989	70	566	F
Tee Beam	Prestressed concrete	1973	60	502	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1936	135	111	F
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	2020	64	72	G

Airports Near Idaho Springs

37 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Centennial Airport	APA	Medium Airport
Northern Colorado Regional Airport	FNL	Medium Airport
Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport	BJC	Medium Airport
Antelope Airpark	—	Small Airport
Ashlawn Airport	—	Small Airport
Athanasiou Valley Airport	—	Small Airport
Boulder Municipal Airport	WBU	Small Airport
Cartwheel Airport	—	Small Airport
Colorado Antique Field	—	Small Airport
Dave's Airport	—	Small Airport
Elk Park Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Erie Municipal Airport	—	Small Airport
Fought'N'Won Ultralight Flightpark	—	Small Airport
Fox Hole Airport	—	Small Airport
Frontier Airstrip	—	Small Airport
Granby Grand County Airport	—	Small Airport
Henderson Airport	—	Small Airport
Highline Farm Airstrip	—	Small Airport
Jackrabbit Strip	—	Small Airport
Kelgun Airport	—	Small Airport
Lazy W Airport	—	Small Airport
Lemons Private Strip	—	Small Airport
Leyners Hayfield Airport	—	Small Airport
Lux Field	—	Small Airport
Marshdale STOLport	—	Small Airport
Parkland Airport	—	Small Airport
Perry Park Airport	—	Small Airport
Pond's Field	—	Small Airport
Rancho de Aereo Airport	—	Small Airport
Silver Heels Airport	—	Small Airport
Skylane Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Skywagon Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Sprague Airport	—	Small Airport
Tall Timber Airport	—	Small Airport
Tonga Airport	—	Small Airport
Vance Brand Airport	—	Small Airport
Wings N Things Airpark & Museum Airport	—	Small Airport

Police Stations in Idaho Springs

14 police stations.

Station	Address	Phone
Boulder County Sheriff (Nederland Police Department)
Boulder County Sheriff (Nederland Police Department)
Central City Police Department
City of Black Hawk Police Department	221 Church Street
Clear Creek County Sheriff's Office
Colorado State Patrol Idaho Springs Post
Colorado State Patrol Idaho Springs Post
Colrado State Patrol Gilpin County Gaming Post
Empire Police Department	30 East Park Avenue
Georgetown Police Department
Georgetown Police Department
Gilpin County Sheriff's Office
Idaho Springs Police Department
Jefferson County Sheriff's Office Mountain Precinct

Grocery Stores in Idaho Springs

3 grocery stores.

Store	Type	Address
Alta 6120	Convenience Store	2420 Colorado Blvd
Jenny's Market 528	Convenience Store	2911 Colorado Blvd
SAFEWAY 390	Supermarket	2425 Miner St

Treatment Centers in Idaho Springs

2 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
Jefferson Center for Mental Health - Clear Creek Office	Both	303-425-0300
Jefferson Center for Mental Health - Gilpin County Office	Both	303-425-0300

DOL Wage Violations in Idaho Springs

1 employers with DOL wage violations totaling $8,292 in back wages owed to 48 employees.

Violations

$8,292

Back Wages Owed

Employees Owed

Data from the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division (WHD) enforcement actions since FY 2005.

Employer	Severity	Parent Company	ZIP	Industry	Cases	Back Wages	Per Employee	Employees
Beau Jo's Pizza - Idaho Springs	—	—	80452	—	1	$8,292	$173	48

Churches & Religious Organizations in Idaho Springs

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH	PO BOX 840
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH F C C	PO BOX 3393
IDAHO SPRINGS CHURCH OF CHRIST	PO BOX 67
INSPIRE RANCH COLORADO	PO BOX 105
ST PAUL CATHOLIC PARISH IN IDAHO SPRINGS	PO BOX 848

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Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho Springs

What is the population of Idaho Springs?

Idaho Springs has a population of 1,968 residents and is located in Colorado. The population density is 823 people per square mile, spread across 2.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 39.8 years. The population is 52% female and 48% male.

Is Idaho Springs expensive to live in?

Idaho Springs has a cost of living roughly in line with the national average, with an index of 103.1 (baseline: 100). The median household income is $85,450, 14% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $434,900 (54% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,175 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.1x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

Is Idaho Springs safe?

Public safety is a concern in Idaho Springs, with a violent crime rate of 776 per 100,000 / significantly above the national average of 380. However, crime tends to concentrate in certain areas, and many neighborhoods remain relatively safe. Property crime occurs at a rate of 5,103 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Idaho Springs receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Idaho Springs?

Idaho Springs has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 26°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 330 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 18.3 inches, with 105.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 41.

How is the job market in Idaho Springs?

The job market in Idaho Springs is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.2% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,306. There are 228 business establishments in the area, including 16 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 23 minutes, and 21.8% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Idaho Springs?

The median home value in Idaho Springs is $434,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $480,426. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,175. Fair market rent is $1,161 for a 1-bedroom and $1,429 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 68.9%. The average annual property tax is $2,366.

How are the schools in Idaho Springs?

Schools in Idaho Springs score 6.1 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 50.0% of adults in Idaho Springs hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 92.1% have completed high school. 17.6% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Idaho Springs?

The obesity rate in Idaho Springs is 24.6% (below the national rate of 32.1%). 11.7% of adults are smokers. 15.7% are physically inactive. 24.0% of residents report depression. 8.5% lack health insurance. 54.7% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:2,936.

What is transportation like in Idaho Springs?

The average commute in Idaho Springs is 23 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 45.4% of workers drive alone to work, and 21.8% work from home.

What are the demographics of Idaho Springs?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Idaho Springs is 80.1% White, 3.6% Black or African American, 1.3% Hispanic or Latino. 91.5% of residents speak only English at home, while 8.5% speak Spanish. 4.4% of the population are military veterans. 17.3% of residents have a disability. 88.4% have health insurance coverage.

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