Tall Timber, CO

Colorado · Metropolitan Area

Tall Timber is a small town in Colorado with a population of 376. Residents earn $198,018 per year, which is 164% above the national average.

4.4 /5.0
A Great
376 Population 660/sq mi density
$198,018 Median Income $85,059 per capita
$1,171,900 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
50°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$198,018 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.3 / 5.0
$1,171,900 home value
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
80.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $198,018
164% higher than US avg
Home Value $1,171,900
316% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 80.7%
139% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 16.1%
50% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

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

People

Population376
Median Age40.7 yrs
Density660/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

A+
Median Income$198,018
Per Capita$85,059
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$39,311M

Housing

B
Home Value$1,171,900
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity16.1%
UninsuredN/A
Depression26.7%
Heart Disease4.0%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
AQI41 (Good)
Rain15.2 in/yr
Elevation6,419 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+80.7%
High School+100.0%
School Score5.90

Community

2024 VoteR 21% / D 77%
CommuteN/A
Libraries10

Is Tall Timber a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Tall Timber receives an overall livability score of 4.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Tall Timber stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Tall Timber is $198,018, which is significantly higher than the national average — 164% above $75,149. This places Tall Timber 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%.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Tall Timber is $1,171,900, making it a premium housing market at 316% above the U.S. median of $281,900. The price-to-income ratio of 5.9x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Education

Tall Timber is a highly educated community — 80.7% 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.

Climate & Weather

Tall Timber experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Tall Timber has a population of 376 with a density of 660 people per square mile. The median age is 40.7 years, 5% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

376
Total Population
660
People / sq mi
40.7yrs
Median Age
5% above US avg
0.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 58.2%
Female 41.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Tall Timber vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

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

Social Characteristics

Tall Timber vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Tall Timber is $198,018, which is 164% 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: Tall Timber vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$198,018
164% above US avg
Per Capita Income$85,059
Avg Weekly Wage$1,854
IRS Avg AGI$137,874

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)18,751
County GDP$39,311M

Business (County)

Restaurants928
Healthcare1,588
Retail1,143
Manufacturing533

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,666
90% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate0.57%

Commute & Transportation

Work from Home85.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Tall Timber is $1,171,900, 316% above the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$1,171,900
316% above US avg
Median List Price$499,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$499,000
$/Sq Ft$260
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio96.2%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory1

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-Occupied100.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,666
90% above US avg
Effective Rate0.57%
In Tall Timber, 16.1% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 26.7% report depression. 9.7% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Tall Timber vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity16.1%
50% below US avg
Diabetes5.5%
Heart Disease4.0%
High Blood Pressure19.1%
Asthma11.8%
COPD3.8%
Stroke2.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking19.0%
Physical Inactivity9.7%
Depression26.7%
Mental Distress16.4%
Physical Distress9.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Checkup Rate70.1%
Premature Death4,571/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.9/10
Exercise Access95.4%
Healthcare Facilities1,588

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)31
FEMA Disasters182

Safety Score

Tall Timber has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 15.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-1°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.0°F
7% below US avg
January Average29°F (-1°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall15.2 inches
60% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation6,419 ft (1,957 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density660/sq mi
Coordinates40.0152°N, 105.3498°W
County FIPS08013
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 80.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (139% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 55.8-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 20.8%
D 76.6%

Winner: Democrat by 55.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+80.7%
139% above US avg
High School+100.0%
School Test Score5.90
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density660/sq mi
Total Area0.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries10
Healthcare Facilities1,588
Restaurants928
Retail Stores1,143

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)31
FEMA Disaster Declarations182

Commute & Transportation

Work from Home85.5%

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