Silt, CO

Colorado

Silt is a small town in Colorado with a population of 3,575. Residents earn $86,484 per year, which is 15% above the national average.

3.1 /5.0
B Good
3,575 Population 2,128/sq mi density
$86,484 Median Income $34,855 per capita
$391,400 Home Value $604,443 Zillow
$1,928 Median Rent
46°F Avg Temperature
134 Violent Crime/100K 1,602 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$86,484 median income, 0.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$391,400 home value, $1,928/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
134 violent crimes/100K (65% below avg)
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $86,484
15% higher than US avg
Home Value $391,400
39% higher than US avg
Violent Crime 134/100K
65% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 22.1%
34% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,928
66% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 24.6%
23% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.2%
94% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.4%
65% lower than US avg

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

People

Population3,575
Median Age33.7 yrs
Density2,128/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 65%

Economy

A+
Median Income$86,484
Per Capita$34,855
Unemployment0.2%
Poverty4.4%
County GDP$5,011M
Commute38 min

Housing

A
Home Value$391,400
Rent$1,928
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$604,443

Crime

F
Violent134/100K
Property1,602/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault67/100K
Burglary200/100K

Health

Obesity24.6%
UninsuredN/A
Depression21.5%
Heart Disease5.2%

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
AQI41 (Good)
Rain12.8 in/yr
Elevation5,452 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.1%
High School+85.4%
School Score5.90

Community

2024 VoteR 48% / D 50%
Commute38 min
EV Stations1
Libraries6

Is Silt a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Silt receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include long commute times. Silt offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Silt is $86,484, 15% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.2%. Only 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 38 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Silt is $391,400, 39% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,928 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 4.5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Silt is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 134 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,602 per 100,000, near the national average.

Education

22.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 85.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Silt experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.8 inches, including 26.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Silt has a population of 3,575 with a density of 2,128 people per square mile. The median age is 33.7 years, 13% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (65%), with 1.4% Hispanic.

Population

3,575
Total Population
2,128
People / sq mi
33.7yrs
Median Age
13% below US avg
1.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51%
Female 49%

Race & Ethnicity

Silt vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only66.1%
16% below US avg
Spanish33.9%
153% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Silt vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Silt is $86,484, which is 15% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.2% (below the 3.6% US average). 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 38 minutes.

Income: Silt vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$86,484
15% above US avg
Per Capita Income$34,855
Avg Weekly Wage$1,241
IRS Avg AGI$94,076

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.2%
94% below US avg
Poverty Rate4.4%
65% below US avg
Establishments (County)3,052
County GDP$5,011M

Business (County)

Restaurants228
Healthcare183
Retail257
Manufacturing42

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,523
29% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.16%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time37.5 min
Work from Home6.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Silt is $391,400, 39% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,928 (66% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $604,443.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$391,400
39% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$604,443

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,928
66% above US avg

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

Owner-Occupied74.2%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,523
29% above US avg
Effective Rate1.16%
In Silt, 24.6% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 21.5% report depression. 19.6% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Silt vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity24.6%
23% below US avg
Diabetes8.6%
Heart Disease5.2%
High Blood Pressure25.7%
Asthma10.9%
COPD5.5%
Stroke2.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.6%
Physical Inactivity19.6%
Depression21.5%
Mental Distress17.2%
Physical Distress13.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate81.1%
Checkup Rate69.5%
Premature Death6,090/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.8/10
Exercise Access83.2%
Healthcare Facilities183
Silt has a violent crime rate of 134 per 100,000 residents, 65% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 1,602 per 100,000 (18% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

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

Violent Crime

Total Violent133.5/100K
65% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape66.8/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault66.8/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,602.1/100K
18% below US avg
Burglary200.3/100K
Theft1,401.9/100K
Vehicle Theft0.0/100K
Arson66.8/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)13
FEMA Disasters182

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Silt has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation is 12.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average46.4°F
14% below US avg
January Average24°F (-5°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall12.8 inches
66% below US avg
Snowfall26.8 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation5,452 ft (1,662 m)
Area1.7 sq mi (4.4 km²)
Population Density2,128/sq mi
Coordinates39.5480°N, 107.6527°W
County FIPS08045
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+. 22.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (34% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 2.1-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 47.7%
D 49.8%

Winner: Democrat by 2.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+22.1%
34% below US avg
High School+85.4%
School Test Score5.90
C+ Education Grade (2.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 5Nonmetro — Urban 20K+
Population Density2,128/sq mi
Total Area1.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations1
Alt Fuel Stations1
Public Libraries6
Healthcare Facilities183
Restaurants228
Retail Stores257

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)13
FEMA Disaster Declarations182
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute37.5 min
Work from Home6.2%

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