Colorado
Minturn is a small town in Colorado with a population of 987. Residents earn $113,519 per year, which is 51% above the national average.
Based on current data, Minturn receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Minturn offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Minturn is $113,519, which is significantly higher than the national average — 51% above $75,149. This places Minturn among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 4.9%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 14 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Minturn is $1,083,000, making it a premium housing market at 284% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,167 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. With a home price-to-income ratio of 9.5x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.
Minturn is a highly educated community — 58.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 95.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Minturn has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F. Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.4 inches, including 189.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 88.2% |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 11.8% |
| 12% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $113,519 |
| 51% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $52,907 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,093 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $124,511 |
| Unemployment | 4.9% |
| 36% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.3% |
| 65% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,515 |
| County GDP | $4,341M |
| Restaurants | 293 |
| Healthcare | 117 |
| Retail | 313 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,616 |
| 60% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.52% |
| Commute Time | 14.4 min |
| Work from Home | 6.3% |
| Census Median | $1,083,000 |
| 284% above US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $2,167 |
| 86% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,083 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,161 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,429 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,861 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,178 |
| Owner-Occupied | 66.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,616 |
| 60% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.52% |
| Obesity | 22.8% |
| 29% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.1% |
| Heart Disease | 4.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 22.5% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| COPD | 4.1% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 14.5% |
| Depression | 21.0% |
| Mental Distress | 15.0% |
| Physical Distress | 10.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 85.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 70.0% |
| Premature Death | 4,162/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 100.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 117 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Annual Average | 37.9°F |
| 30% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 22.4 inches |
| 41% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 189.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 10,053 ft (3,064 m) |
| Area | 8.0 sq mi (20.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 123/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.5357°N, 106.3818°W |
| County FIPS | 08117 |
Winner: Democrat by 37.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 58.9% |
| 75% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.90 |
| RUCC Code 5 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+ |
| Population Density | 123/sq mi |
| Total Area | 8.0 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 3 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 3 |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 117 |
| Restaurants | 293 |
| Retail Stores | 313 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 14.4 min |
| Work from Home | 6.3% |