Idaho Springs, CO Area Guide

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Idaho Springs Area Facts

  • Idaho Springs has a Livability Score of 69/100, which is considered good
  • Idaho Springs crime rates are 38% higher than the Colorado average
  • Cost of living in Idaho Springs is 1% higher than the Colorado average
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No crime here User Rating 5 rating By Anonymous ( Mar 05, 2020) It's odd to read that the crime rate is high on this website. Maybe due to people just traveling through town. My neighbors are great, I'm not worried about wandering around town. It's been a good place to live. ...Read More Read Less
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      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      Montgomery Park
      Courtney/Riley/Cooper Park
      Ballfield Complex
      Citizens Park
      Game Check Station Trailhead and Park
      Mountain City Historic Park
      Mountain Life Park
      Philadelphia Mill Site Open Space Park

      Entertainment

      The 'Alley Shop'
      Engine 60 & Coach 70
      Fire Station #1
      Hidee Gold Mine
      Gilpin Museum
      Central City Opera
      Black Hawk Boulevard
      Black Hawk Boulevard

      Food & Drink

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

      C+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Idaho Springs? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Idaho Springs.
      Drive to Work
      66%

      10% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      13%

      11% higher than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Idaho Springs? The cost of living in Idaho Springs is 112/100 - which is 1% higher than Colorado.
      Idaho Springs
      112

      12% 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 Idaho Springs? Idaho Springs crime rates are 4,638, which are 38% higher than Colorado
      Total Crime
      4,638 per 100k people

      103% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 22

      103% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      2%

      Year over year crime is up

      C+ Employment

      What is the median income in Idaho Springs? The median income in Idaho Springs is $54,167 which is 13% lower than Colorado.
      Median household income
      $54,1672% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $35,03917% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      1%

      77% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A Housing

      What are Idaho Springs home prices? Idaho Springs home prices are $289,100 - which is 9% higher than Colorado
      Median home value
      $289,10057% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $9753% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      60%

      6% lower than the US average

      D- Schools

      Does Idaho Springs have good schools? The Idaho Springs graduation rate is 93% - which is 6% higher than Colorado
      High school grad. rates
      93%

      12% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      25%

      49% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      17:1

      7% higher than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Idaho Springs a good place to live? Idaho Springs has an overall rating of 100% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      100%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      100%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      99%

      1 total surveys

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