Clear Creek County, Colorado
Among the top 1% of US counties for lifestyle & connectivity.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade D, better than 22% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 39% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 41% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B, better than 60% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade A+, better than 100% of US counties
- top 1% for park & nature access
- top 1% for amenities nearby
- bottom 1% for comfortable days
Clear Creek County is a county in Colorado with about 9,403 residents. It grades A+ for lifestyle & connectivity and D for affordability. Standout strengths include park & nature access, amenities nearby, and property tax rate. It rates lower on annual snowfall and comfortable days.
Official websiteco.clear-creek.co.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Mild summers · Harsh winters · Moderate rain · Heavy snow
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Precipitation 3.0 in1.9 in
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Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$87k92nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$55kbetter than 11% of US counties
Home Value$507k97th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$1kbetter than 12% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 6% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.39%better than 94% of US counties
Income Tax4.40%better than 67% of US counties
Sales Tax7.81%better than 40% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden9.22%better than 55% of US counties
Unemployment4.7%better than 50% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)24°F20th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)62°F1st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation27.5 in22nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall127.0 inbetter than 1% of US counties
Sunny Days283 daysbetter than 92% of US counties
Summer Humidity48°Fbetter than 93% of US counties
Comfortable Days15 daysbetter than 1% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk46.7better than 52% of US counties
Air Quality49 AQIbetter than 19% of US counties
School Quality97.3better than 90% of US counties
Violent Crime970/100kbetter than 37% of US counties
Property Crime1486/100kbetter than 26% of US counties
Community
Population9,40321st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age49.593rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.1835th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0371st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningD+1311th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)86.1%60th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)1.8%49th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)7.9%66th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.8%62nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)3.4%49th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time27 minbetter than 30% of US counties
Walkability6.4/20better than 60% of US counties
Airport Distance53 mibetter than 78% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access90.5%better than 90% of US counties
Amenities Nearby39.35better than 99% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 99% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Clear Creek County an affordable place to live?
- Clear Creek County is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $55k, better than 11% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Clear Creek County?
- The median home value in Clear Creek County is $507k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Clear Creek County?
- Median household income in Clear Creek County is $87k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Clear Creek County?
- Median gross rent in Clear Creek County is $1k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Clear Creek County safe?
- Clear Creek County is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 970/100k (better than 37%). Property crime is 1486/100k.
- What is the weather like in Clear Creek County?
- Clear Creek County averages 62°F in July and 24°F in January, with 27.5 in of annual precipitation and about 283 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Clear Creek County?
- Public-school quality in Clear Creek County is above average, scoring better than 90% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Clear Creek County?
- The average one-way commute in Clear Creek County is 27 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)