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Silver Plume, CO

Full City Profile · Colorado · Clear Creek County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
206 Population 792/sq mi density
$51,458 Median Income $43,983 per capita
$477,300 Home Value $382,745 Zillow
$966 Median Rent 22.4% income on rent
42°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$51,458 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.4 / 5.0
$477,300 home value, $966/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
56.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Silver Plume, CO

At a Glance

Median Income
$51,458
32% below
$43,983 per capita
Home Value
$477,300
69% above
Zillow: $382,745
Median Rent
$966/mo
17% below
22.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
56.0%
66% above
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
34.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.5%
21% below
13.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
42°F
330 sunny days/yr

How Silver Plume Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
68%
Home Value
169%
Rent
83%
Poverty
278%
Bachelor's
166%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Silver Plume a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Silver Plume residents earn a median household income of $51,458 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $43,983. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 34.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 410 business establishments, including 55 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Silver Plume is $477,300 , 69% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $382,745. Median rent is $966/month, with 22.4% 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 1938.

Safety & Crime

Silver Plume reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K.

Education

56.0% of adults in Silver Plume hold a bachelor's degree or higher (66% above the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Silver Plume has an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population206
Median Age53.5 yrs
Density792/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.0%

Economy

C+
Median Income$51,458
Per Capita$43,983
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty34.5%
County GDP$656M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,262

Housing

F
Home Value$477,300
Rent$966
Ownership69.5%
Zillow$382,745
Housing Units163
Rent Burden22.4%

Crime

Violent0/100K
Property0/100K

Health

Obesity25.5%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking13.8%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death4,820/100K

Climate

Avg Temp42°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain18.3 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation9,121 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+56.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+28.3%
School Score6.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 40% / D 57%
Commute29 min
Broadband95.0%
Internet Speed72 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Silver Plume was built in 1938.
17.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Denver International (57 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.438 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
2.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.