Silverton, CO
Living in Silverton
Bikeability91
Walkability94
Commute100
Public Transit59
Affordability64
Public Safety95
Airports6
Hospitals99
Colleges14
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools59
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
534Population-183 (2010–19)
49 y Median Age+6 (2010–19)
33%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
46%Family Households+6% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years13%
15 to 34 years20%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years32%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Caucasian88%
Hispanic or Latino9%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
Education
Less than high school7%
High school graduate25%
Some College35%
Bachelor's degree24%
Graduate degree9%
Households
Family household46%
Householder living alone40%
Householder not living alone15%
Economy
$54kMedian Household Income+$10k (2010–19)
89%Above Poverty
11 mi Average Commute
91%Lived Here Last Year+9% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K17%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government17%
Private sector51%
Self-employed24%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation8%
Mgt, science, and arts26%
Sales and office31%
Service26%
Commute
Bicycle8%
Car, truck, or van62%
Walked19%
Worked at home11%
Housing
$296kMedian Home Value+$55k (2010–19)
9%Built 2000 or Later
$729Median Monthly Rent+$155 (2010–19)
30%Owner-Occupied-5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached77%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home3%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier55%
Home Value
Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K8%
$100K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K24%
$400K to $499K25%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke3%
Electricity11%
LP gas56%
Utility gas13%
Wood16%
Crime
Violent Crime in Silverton
United States45
Colorado43
San Juan County6
Property Crime in Silverton
United States48
Colorado55
San Juan County19
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (48%)(44%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton52%
Donald Trump42%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 16 | 1 | 19 |
| Feb | 19 | 1 | 20 |
| Mar | 26 | 2 | 23 |
| Apr | 34 | 1 | 15 |
| May | 44 | 1 | 4 |
| Jun | 52 | 1 | 0 |
| Jul | 58 | 2 | 0 |
| Aug | 56 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 49 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct | 40 | 2 | 6 |
| Nov | 28 | 1 | 18 |
| Dec | 17 | 1 | 20 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Silverton
Inland Flooding54
Tornado2
Blizzard6
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Silverton, CO
Private Schools
Private Schools near Silverton, CO
Telluride Mountain School
15 miles, NW
Colorado Timberline Academy
26 miles, S
Columbine Christian School
36 miles, S
St Columba School
38 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Silverton, CO
Fort Lewis College
39 miles, S
Western Colorado University
65 miles, NE
Colorado Mesa University
100 miles, NW
Colorado College
170 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Silverton, CO
Animas Surgical Hospital, Llc
40 miles, S
Mercy Regional Medical Center
41 miles, S
Montrose Memorial Hospital
48 miles, N
Pagosa Springs Medical Center
50 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Silverton, CO
Durango-La Plata County Airport
46 miles, S
Montrose Regional Airport
50 miles, N
Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport
64 miles, NE
Grand Junction Regional Airport
102 miles, NW