Smeltertown, CO

Colorado

Smeltertown is a small town in Colorado with a population of 127. Residents earn $135,580 per year, which is 80% above the national average.

3.3 /5.0
B Good
127 Population 847/sq mi density
$135,580 Median Income $37,550 per capita
N/A Home Value
N/A Median Rent
46°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$135,580 median income, 0.0% unemployment
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $135,580
80% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 7.4%
78% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 25.7%
20% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

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

People

Population127
Median Age31.6 yrs
Density847/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 98%
Veterans67.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$135,580
Per Capita$37,550
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,305M

Housing

Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity25.7%
UninsuredN/A
Depression22.5%
Heart Disease5.3%

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
AQI41 (Good)
Rain8.8 in/yr
Elevation7,142 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.4%
High School+96.3%
School Score5.90

Community

2024 VoteR 42% / D 55%
CommuteN/A
Broadband35.0%
Libraries2

Is Smeltertown a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Smeltertown receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Smeltertown offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Smeltertown is $135,580, which is significantly higher than the national average — 80% above $75,149. This places Smeltertown among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Education

7.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Smeltertown experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 8.8 inches, including 36.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Smeltertown has a population of 127 with a density of 847 people per square mile. The median age is 31.6 years, 19% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.6%), with 2.4% Hispanic.

Population

127
Total Population
847
People / sq mi
31.6yrs
Median Age
19% below US avg
0.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52%
Female 48%

Race & Ethnicity

Smeltertown vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Smeltertown vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Smeltertown is $135,580, which is 80% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line.

Income: Smeltertown vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$135,580
80% above US avg
Per Capita Income$37,550
Avg Weekly Wage$1,014
IRS Avg AGI$89,973

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,244
County GDP$1,305M

Business (County)

Restaurants137
Healthcare88
Retail155
Manufacturing33

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,046
13% below US avg

Commute & Transportation

Work from Home12.5%

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

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-Occupied20.9%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,046
13% below US avg
In Smeltertown, 25.7% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 22.5% report depression. 16.1% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity25.7%
20% below US avg
Diabetes8.0%
Heart Disease5.3%
High Blood Pressure26.4%
Asthma11.0%
COPD5.5%
Stroke2.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.7%
Physical Inactivity16.1%
Depression22.5%
Mental Distress16.2%
Physical Distress11.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Checkup Rate69.7%
Premature Death6,516/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.4/10
Exercise Access99.9%
Healthcare Facilities88

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2

Safety Score

Smeltertown has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation is 8.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average46.3°F
14% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall8.8 inches
77% below US avg
Snowfall36.7 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation7,142 ft (2,177 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density847/sq mi
Coordinates38.5523°N, 106.0084°W
County FIPS08015
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 7.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (78% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 13.6-point margin. 35.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 41.9%
D 55.4%

Winner: Democrat by 13.6 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+7.4%
78% below US avg
High School+96.3%
School Test Score5.90
D Education Grade (1.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density847/sq mi
Total Area0.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access35.0%
Public Libraries2
Healthcare Facilities88
Restaurants137
Retail Stores155

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2

Commute & Transportation

Work from Home12.5%

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