Colorado · Metropolitan Area
Silver Plume is a small town in Colorado with a population of 206. Residents earn $51,458 per year, which is 32% below the national average.
Based on current data, Silver Plume receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, a highly educated population, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Silver Plume offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Silver Plume is $51,458, 32% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. The poverty rate of 34.5% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.
The median home value in Silver Plume is $477,300, making it a premium housing market at 69% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $966 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. With a home price-to-income ratio of 9.3x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.
Silver Plume is a highly educated community — 56.0% 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.
Silver Plume has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 18.3 inches, including 105.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $51,458 |
| 32% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $43,983 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,262 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $107,993 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 34.5% |
| 178% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 410 |
| County GDP | $656M |
| Restaurants | 55 |
| Healthcare | 18 |
| Retail | 57 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,639 |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.76% |
| Commute Time | 29.1 min |
| Work from Home | 17.1% |
| Census Median | $477,300 |
| 69% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $382,745 |
| Census Median Rent | $966 |
| 17% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,083 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,161 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,429 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,861 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,178 |
| Owner-Occupied | 69.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,639 |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.76% |
| Obesity | 25.5% |
| 21% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.1% |
| Heart Disease | 5.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.1% |
| Asthma | 11.4% |
| COPD | 5.9% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 17.3% |
| Depression | 23.7% |
| Mental Distress | 17.9% |
| Physical Distress | 12.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 69.1% |
| Premature Death | 4,820/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 73.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 18 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Annual Average | 42.2°F |
| 22% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 18.3 inches |
| 52% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 105.9 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 9,121 ft (2,780 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 792/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.6954°N, 105.7270°W |
| County FIPS | 08019 |
Winner: Democrat by 16.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 56.0% |
| 66% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 100.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.90 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 792/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 91.0% |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 18 |
| Restaurants | 55 |
| Retail Stores | 57 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Avg Commute | 29.1 min |
| Work from Home | 17.1% |