Livability Score

65
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Mountain Mocha Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (2) B
Central City Opera
Theatre Arts
Gilpin Museum
Museum
Hidee Gold Mine
Museum
Black Hawk Boulevard
Attraction
Black Hawk Boulevard
Attraction
Black Hawk Boulevard
Attraction
Black Hawk Boulevard
Attraction
Black Hawk Boulevard
Attraction
State Highway 119
Attraction
State Highway 119
Attraction
State Highway 119
Attraction
State Highway 119
Attraction
State Highway 119
Attraction
State Highway 119
Attraction
State Highway 119
Attraction
State Highway 119
Attraction
State Highway 119
Attraction
The 'Alley Shop'
Attraction
Fire Station #1
Museum
Engine 60 & Coach 70
Attraction
Food and Drink (0) F
Coyote Liquors
Alcohol
Miner Decadence Chocolate
Sweets
Westwinds Tavern
Bar
Tommy Knocker Brewery & Pub
Bar
Vintage Moose Tavern
Bar
BIG B'S Soup & Grilled Cheese
Fast Food
Carl's Jr.
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Gilpin County Community Center
Community Centre
Groceries (0) F
Parks (1) F
Mountain City Historic Park
Park
Mountain Life Park
Park
Montgomery Park
Park
Courtney/Riley/Cooper Park
Park
Citizens Park
Park
Ballfield Complex
Park
Shops (0) F
You Imagine If
Gift Shop
Jewelry By Antonio
Fashion
Margie's Place
Clothing
Idaho Springs Antiques
Furniture
Sinclair
Convenience Store
The Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Mountain Road Bicycle
Bicycle
Canyon Creek Gifts
Gift Shop
The Jewelry Salon
Fashion
Shell
Convenience Store
Kum & Go
Convenience Store
Annis Gold Antiques
Furniture
Conoco
Convenience Store
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commute C-

Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Central City.
Public Transit Stops (1)
Stops & Stations D-
Idaho Springs
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0% F
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cost of living A

The cost of living in Central City is 118/100 - which is 6% higher than Colorado.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. C+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax C-
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crime F

Central City crime rates are 4,036 per 100k, which is 11% higher than Colorado
Property Crime
3,490 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
546 crimes per 100k F
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employment D

The median income in Central City is $53,426 - which is 15% lower than Colorado.
Med. Household Income
$53,426 D-
Unemployment Rate
5.3% F
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health A

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (3)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A
Central City Police Department
Police
Central City Fire Department Station 1
Fire Station
Colrado State Patrol Gilpin County Gaming Post
Police
Black Hawk Fire Department
Fire Station
City of Black Hawk Police Department
Police
Timberline Fire Protection District Station 10
Fire Station
Clear Creek Fire Authority Station 9 York Gulch
Fire Station
Timberline Fire Protection District Station 5
Fire Station
Gilpin County Sheriff's Office
Police
Timberline Fire Protection District Station 7
Fire Station
Station 2
Fire Station
Centura Health Primary Care Idaho Springs
Clinic
Idaho Springs Police Department
Police
Colorado State Patrol Idaho Springs Post
Police
Air Quality
Median Air Quality D-
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housing A-

Central City home prices are $314,700 - which is 19% higher than Colorado
Home Price
$314,700 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
43% A+
Home Affordability
5.9x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools F

The Central City graduation rate is 87% - which is equal to Colorado
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
87% B-
Elementary Schools (0) F
Gilpin County Undivided High School
Gilpin County Elementary School
Carlson Elementary School
High Schools (0) F
Gilpin County Undivided High School
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  • Central City has a Livability Score of 65/100, which is considered good
  • Central City crime rates are 11% higher than the Colorado average
  • Cost of living in Central City is 6% higher than the Colorado average
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Central City? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Mountain City Historic Park
      Mountain Life Park
      Montgomery Park
      Courtney/Riley/Cooper Park
      Citizens Park
      Ballfield Complex

      Entertainment

      Central City Opera
      Gilpin Museum
      Hidee Gold Mine
      Black Hawk Boulevard
      Black Hawk Boulevard
      Black Hawk Boulevard
      Black Hawk Boulevard
      Black Hawk Boulevard

      Food & Drink

      Coyote Liquors
      Miner Decadence Chocolate
      Westwinds Tavern
      Tommy Knocker Brewery & Pub
      Vintage Moose Tavern
      BIG B'S Soup & Grilled Cheese
      Carl's Jr.
      McDonald's

      C+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Central City? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Central City.
      Drive to Work
      74%

      2% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      10%

      7% higher than the US average

      A Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Central City? The cost of living in Central City is 118/100 - which is 6% higher than Colorado.
      Central City
      118

      18% more expensive than average

      Colorado
      111

      11% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Central City? Central City crime rates are 4,036, which are 11% higher than Colorado
      Total Crime
      4,036 per 100k people

      74% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 25

      74% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      12%

      Year over year crime is up

      D Employment

      What is the median income in Central City? The median income in Central City is $53,426 which is 15% lower than Colorado.
      Median household income
      $53,4263% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $38,68230% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      15% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Central City a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A- Housing

      What are Central City home prices? Central City home prices are $314,700 - which is 19% higher than Colorado
      Median home value
      $314,70070% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,31739% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      46%

      28% lower than the US average

      F Schools

      Does Central City have good schools? The Central City graduation rate is 87% - which is equal to Colorado
      High school grad. rates
      87%

      5% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      ?

      100% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      N/A User Ratings

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      0 total ratings

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      0 total surveys

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