Silver Cliff, CO

Full City Profile · Colorado · Custer County County

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
783 Population 51/sq mi density
$32,083 Median Income $20,353 per capita
$261,100 Home Value $318,438 Zillow
$979 Median Rent 30.0% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$32,083 median income, 5.4% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.1 / 5.0
$261,100 home value, $979/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Silver Cliff, CO

At a Glance

Median Income
$32,083
57% below
$20,353 per capita
Home Value
$261,100
7% below
Zillow: $318,438
Median Rent
$979/mo
16% below
30.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.2%
58% below
92.8% high school+
Unemployment
5.4%
50% above
17.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.9%
13% below
15.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°F

How Silver Cliff Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
43%
Home Value
93%
Rent
84%
Poverty
138%
Bachelor's
42%
Unemployment
150%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Silver Cliff a Good Place to Live?

C
2.3 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Silver Cliff residents earn a median household income of $32,083 , which is 57% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,353. The unemployment rate stands at 5.4% (50% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 201 business establishments, including 19 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Silver Cliff is $261,100 , 7% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $318,438. Median rent is $979/month, with 30.0% 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 1983.

Education

14.2% of adults in Silver Cliff hold a bachelor's degree or higher (58% below the national average). 92.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Silver Cliff has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 13.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population783
Median Age39.5 yrs
Density51/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born0.9%
Veterans11.5%

Economy

C+
Median Income$32,083
Per Capita$20,353
Unemployment5.4%
Poverty17.1%
County GDP$227M
Avg Weekly Wage$855

Housing

C
Home Value$261,100
Rent$979
Ownership60.8%
Zillow$318,438
Housing Units357
Rent Burden30.0%

Health

Obesity27.9%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking15.3%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death8,055/100K

Climate

Avg Temp43°F
Rain13.6 in/yr
Elevation8,364 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.2%
High School+92.8%
Graduate+5.0%
School Score6.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 67% / D 31%
Commute25 min
Broadband76.5%
Internet Speed17 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Silver Cliff was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is San Luis Valley Regional/Bergman Field (54 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
21.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.