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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
| English Only | 66.1% |
| 16% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 33.9% |
| 153% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $86,484 |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $34,855 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,241 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $94,076 |
| Unemployment | 0.2% |
| 94% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.4% |
| 65% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,052 |
| County GDP | $5,011M |
| Restaurants | 228 |
| Healthcare | 183 |
| Retail | 257 |
| Manufacturing | 42 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,523 |
| 29% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.16% |
| Commute Time | 37.5 min |
| Work from Home | 6.2% |
| Census Median | $391,400 |
| 39% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $604,443 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,928 |
| 66% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,083 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,161 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,429 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,861 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,178 |
| Owner-Occupied | 74.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,523 |
| 29% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.16% |
| Obesity | 24.6% |
| 23% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.6% |
| Heart Disease | 5.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 25.7% |
| Asthma | 10.9% |
| COPD | 5.5% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.6% |
| Depression | 21.5% |
| Mental Distress | 17.2% |
| Physical Distress | 13.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 81.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 69.5% |
| Premature Death | 6,090/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 83.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 183 |
| Total Violent | 133.5/100K |
| 65% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 66.8/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 66.8/100K |
| Total Property | 1,602.1/100K |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 200.3/100K |
| Theft | 1,401.9/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 66.8/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 13 |
| FEMA Disasters | 182 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 46.4°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 12.8 inches |
| 66% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 26.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 5,452 ft (1,662 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,128/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.5480°N, 107.6527°W |
| County FIPS | 08045 |
Winner: Democrat by 2.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 22.1% |
| 34% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 85.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.90 |
| RUCC Code 5 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+ |
| Population Density | 2,128/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.7 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 183 |
| Restaurants | 228 |
| Retail Stores | 257 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 13 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 182 |
| Avg Commute | 37.5 min |
| Work from Home | 6.2% |