Colorado
Mount Crested Butte is a small town in Colorado with a population of 829. Residents earn $93,182 per year, which is 24% above the national average.
Based on current data, Mount Crested Butte receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Mount Crested Butte offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Mount Crested Butte is $93,182, 24% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 10 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Mount Crested Butte is $594,600, making it a premium housing market at 111% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,717 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. The price-to-income ratio of 6.4x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Mount Crested Butte is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 124 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,741 per 100,000, near the national average.
Mount Crested Butte is a highly educated community — 80.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Mount Crested Butte has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 34°F. Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 23.8 inches, including 203.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 94.6% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 5.4% |
| 60% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $93,182 |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $64,094 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,014 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $89,973 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.0% |
| 68% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,244 |
| County GDP | $1,305M |
| Restaurants | 137 |
| Healthcare | 88 |
| Retail | 155 |
| Manufacturing | 33 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,046 |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.51% |
| Commute Time | 10.4 min |
| Work from Home | 12.9% |
| Census Median | $594,600 |
| 111% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $718,285 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,717 |
| 48% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,083 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,161 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,429 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,861 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,178 |
| Owner-Occupied | 71.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,046 |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.51% |
| Obesity | 22.1% |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 6.0% |
| Heart Disease | 4.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 22.6% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| COPD | 3.4% |
| Stroke | 2.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 11.2% |
| Depression | 21.7% |
| Mental Distress | 14.0% |
| Physical Distress | 8.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 70.6% |
| Premature Death | 6,516/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 99.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 88 |
| Total Violent | 124.4/100K |
| 67% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 124.4/100K |
| Total Property | 1,741.3/100K |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 124.4/100K |
| Theft | 1,492.5/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 124.4/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 34.2°F |
| 37% below US avg | |
| January Average | 10°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 23.8 inches |
| 37% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 203.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 9,738 ft (2,968 m) |
| Area | 2.1 sq mi (5.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 400/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.9083°N, 106.9606°W |
| County FIPS | 08015 |
Winner: Democrat by 13.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 80.8% |
| 140% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 100.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.90 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 400/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.1 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 88 |
| Restaurants | 137 |
| Retail Stores | 155 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 10.4 min |
| Work from Home | 12.9% |