Ophir, CO

Full City Profile · Colorado · San Juan County County

4.2 /5.0
A Great
144 Population 600/sq mi density
$125,938 Median Income $55,874 per capita
$875,000 Home Value $919,025 Zillow
$1,188 Median Rent 18.8% income on rent
38°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$125,938 median income, 3.4% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.7 / 5.0
$875,000 home value, $1,188/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
84.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Ophir, CO

At a Glance

Median Income
$125,938
68% above
$55,874 per capita
Home Value
$875,000
210% above
Zillow: $919,025
Median Rent
$1,188/mo
2% above
18.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
84.6%
151% above
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
6% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
23.3%
27% below
7.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
38°F

How Ophir Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
168%
Home Value
310%
Rent
102%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
251%
Unemployment
94%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Ophir a Good Place to Live?

A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Ophir residents earn a median household income of $125,938 , which is 68% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $55,874. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 94 business establishments, including 21 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Ophir is $875,000 , 210% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $919,025. Median rent is $1,188/month, with 18.8% 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 1990.

Education

84.6% of adults in Ophir hold a bachelor's degree or higher (151% above the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Ophir has an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population144
Median Age36.2 yrs
Density600/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born1.4%
Veterans1.7%

Economy

A+
Median Income$125,938
Per Capita$55,874
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$59M
Avg Weekly Wage$716

Housing

C+
Home Value$875,000
Rent$1,188
Ownership69.5%
Zillow$919,025
Housing Units69
Rent Burden18.8%

Health

Obesity23.3%
Diabetes6.2%
Smoking7.5%
Heart Disease4.1%

Climate

Avg Temp38°F
Rain20.4 in/yr
Elevation9,723 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+84.6%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+21.3%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 32% / D 64%
Commute21 min
Broadband84.7%
Internet Speed34 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Ophir was built in 1990.
The nearest airport is Telluride Regional (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.471 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.