Empire, CO
Living in Empire
Bikeability23
Walkability62
Commute37
Public Transit24
Affordability69
Public Safety52
Airports54
Hospitals75
Colleges58
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools33
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
303Population-36 (2010–19)
46 y Median Age-3 (2010–19)
29%College-Educated+15% (2010–19)
55%Family Households+6% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years13%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years36%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian88%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
Education
Less than high school6%
High school graduate20%
Some College45%
Bachelor's degree27%
Graduate degree2%
Households
Family household55%
Householder living alone39%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$46kMedian Household Income-$4.2k (2010–19)
81%Above Poverty-3% (2010–19)
30 mi Average Commute
85%Lived Here Last Year-5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K27%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K12%
$75K to $99K17%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government11%
Private sector74%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance19%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts12%
Sales and office24%
Service32%
Commute
Car, truck, or van89%
Walked6%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$223kMedian Home Value+$36k (2010–19)
5%Built 2000 or Later
$633Median Monthly Rent+$118 (2010–19)
56%Owner-Occupied-9% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached80%
Mobile home19%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 196919%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier40%
Home Value
Less than $50K21%
$50K to $99K3%
$150K to $199K19%
$200K to $249K15%
$250K to $299K17%
$300K to $399K19%
$400K to $499K6%
House Heating Type
Electricity19%
LP gas2%
Utility gas72%
Wood7%
Crime
Violent Crime in Empire
United States45
Colorado43
Denver Metro Area48
Clear Creek County53
Property Crime in Empire
United States48
Colorado55
Denver Metro Area61
Clear Creek County32
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (52%)(42%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton38%
Donald Trump52%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28 | 1 | 13 |
| Feb | 29 | 1 | 14 |
| Mar | 35 | 2 | 24 |
| Apr | 42 | 3 | 23 |
| May | 51 | 3 | 7 |
| Jun | 60 | 2 | 1 |
| Jul | 67 | 2 | 0 |
| Aug | 65 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep | 57 | 1 | 3 |
| Oct | 46 | 2 | 9 |
| Nov | 35 | 1 | 17 |
| Dec | 28 | 1 | 14 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Empire
Inland Flooding22
Tornado2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Empire, CO
Private Schools
Private Schools near Empire, CO
Winter Park Christian School
19 miles, NW
Evergreen Country Day School
19 miles, E
Montessori School of Evergreen
20 miles, SE
Forest Heights Lodge School
21 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Empire, CO
Colorado School of Mines
24 miles, E
University of Colorado Boulder
28 miles, NE
Naropa University
28 miles, NE
Colorado Christian University
31 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Empire, CO
St Anthony Summit Medical Center
25 miles, SW
Boulder Community Health
29 miles, NE
Centura Health-St Anthony Hospital
30 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Empire, CO
Denver International Airport
54 miles, E
Eagle County Regional Airport
66 miles, W
Aspen-Pitkin County Airport-Sardy Field
73 miles, SW
City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport
84 miles, SE