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Goldfield, Colorado

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Population in 2010: 49.
Males: 32  (67.1%)
Females: 17  (32.9%)
Median resident age:

62.2 years
Colorado median age:

37.7 years

Zip code: 80860

Estimated median household income in 2022: $71,010
Goldfield:

$71,010
CO:

$89,302

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $43,360

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $462,247
Goldfield:

$462,247
CO:

$531,100

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $78,407; detached houses: $78,318
March 2022 cost of living index in Goldfield: 90.9 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 0.0%
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According to our research of Colorado and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Goldfield, Colorado as of May 19, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Goldfield is 21 to 1.


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Ancestries: Scotch-Irish (68.6%), Northern European (31.4%).

Current Local Time: MST time zone

Incorporated on 10/24/1899

Elevation: 9846 feet

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Colorado Springs, CO (20.6 miles , pop. 360,890).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Phoenix, AZ (528.5 miles , pop. 1,321,045).

Nearest cities:

Victor, CO (1.0 miles ),
Cripple Creek, CO (1.9 miles ),
Midland, CO (3.1 miles),
Cheyenne Mountain, CO (3.7 miles ),
Pikes Peak, CO (3.8 miles ),
Manitou Springs, CO (3.9 miles ),
Rock Creek Park, CO (4.0 miles),
Cascade-Chipita Park, CO (4.0 miles )

Latitude: 38.72 N, Longitude: 105.13 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 719

Distribution of median household income in Goldfield, CO in 2022
Distribution of house value in Goldfield, CO in 2022
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.1%
Colorado:

3.2%
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO NO2 SO2 PM10 PM2.5 Pb
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 61.0. This is about average.

City:

61.0
U.S.:

72.6
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2006 was 0.503. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 15.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.503
U.S.:

0.251
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2001 was 15.1. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 15.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

15.1
U.S.:

5.1
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2001 was 1.83. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 15.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

1.83
U.S.:

1.51
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2001 was 21.1. This is about average. Closest monitor was 15.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

21.1
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 5.60. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 17.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

5.60
U.S.:

8.11
Lead Level

Lead (Pb) [µg/m3] level in 2006 was 0.00479. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 17.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.00479
U.S.:

0.00931

Tornado activity:

Goldfield-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Colorado state average. It is 47% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/24/1979, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 14.4 miles away from the Goldfield place center injured one person and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 6/13/1977, a category F3 tornado 15.7 miles away from the place center .

Earthquake activity:

Goldfield-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Colorado state average. It is 752% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/18/1959 at 06:37:13, a magnitude 7.7 (7.7 UK, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 495.0 miles away from Goldfield center, causing $26,000,000 total damage
On 8/23/2011 at 05:46:18, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 MW, Depth: 2.5 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 116.8 miles away from Goldfield center
On 8/10/2005 at 22:08:22, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 123.5 miles away from Goldfield center
On 8/10/2005 at 22:08:22, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB, 4.7 MS, 5.0 MW) earthquake occurred 125.9 miles away from the city center
On 10/18/1984 at 15:30:23, a magnitude 5.5 (5.4 MB, 5.1 MS, 5.5 ML) earthquake occurred 255.4 miles away from the city center
On 8/22/2011 at 23:30:19, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 120.7 miles away from Goldfield center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Teller County (10) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 4
Emergencies Declared: 4

Causes of natural disasters: Fires: 3, Floods: 2, Snows: 2, Drought: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Storm: 1, Tornado: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Goldfield:

  • CRIPPLE CREEK REHABILITATION AND WELLNESS CENTER (Nursing Home, about 4 miles away; CRIPPLE CREEK, CO)
  • CENTURA HEALTH-NAMASTE ALZHEIMER CENTER (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; COLORADO SPRINGS, CO)

Amtrak station near Goldfield:

  • 19 miles: COLORADO SPRINGS (120 S. WEBER) - Bus Station . Services: enclosed waiting area, call for taxi service.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Goldfield:

  • Colorado College (about 19 miles; Colorado Springs, CO; Full-time enrollment: 2,199)
  • Pikes Peak Community College (about 19 miles; Colorado Springs, CO; FT enrollment: 10,395)
  • Colorado Technical University-Online (about 20 miles; Colorado Springs, CO; FT enrollment: 22,771)
  • Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs (about 20 miles; Colorado Springs, CO; FT enrollment: 2,049)
  • University of Colorado Colorado Springs (about 22 miles; Colorado Springs, CO; FT enrollment: 8,700)
  • United States Air Force Academy (about 24 miles; USAFA, CO; FT enrollment: 5,088)
  • Colorado State University-Pueblo (about 41 miles; Pueblo, CO; FT enrollment: 5,993)

Points of interest:

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Teller County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.1 people
Colorado:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

52.2%
Whole state:

63.9%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

8.7%
Whole state:

6.5%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Goldfield:

Marital status in Goldfield, CO
  • Never married: 8.8%
  • Now married: 44.4%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 0.0%
  • Divorced: 46.7%

For population 25 years and over in Goldfield:

  • High school or higher: 100.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 9.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 9.9%
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.4
Colorado average:

11.1

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Goldfield, CO (based on Teller County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant2,88013
Catholic1,7853
Other1,3384
Mainline Protestant1,0264
None16,321-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 5
This county:

2.30 / 10,000 pop.
Colorado:

1.50 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 10
This county:

4.59 / 10,000 pop.
State:

3.13 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 21
Teller County:

9.64 / 10,000 pop.
Colorado:

8.99 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Teller County:

5.6%
Colorado:

5.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Teller County:

17.9%
Colorado:

18.4%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

4.9%
State:

9.6%

Strongest AM radio stations in Goldfield:

  • KCBR (1040 AM; daytime; 15 kW; MONUMENT, CO; Owner: KLZ RADIO, INC.)
  • KCMN (1530 AM; 15 kW; COLORADO SPRINGS, CO)
  • KOA (850 AM; 50 kW; DENVER, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)
  • KWYD (1580 AM; 10 kW; COLORADO SPRINGS, CO; Owner: PILGRIM COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KBZC (1300 AM; 5 kW; COLORADO SPRINGS, CO; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KMXA (1090 AM; 50 kW; AURORA, CO; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • KLTT (670 AM; 50 kW; COMMERCE CITY, CO; Owner: KLZ RADIO, INC.)
  • KKZN (760 AM; 50 kW; THORNTON, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)
  • KKCS (1460 AM; 5 kW; COLORADO SPRINGS, CO; Owner: WALTON STATIONS - COLORADO, INC.)
  • KCUV (1510 AM; 25 kW; LITTLETON, CO; Owner: PEOPLE WIRELESS, INC.)
  • KVOR (740 AM; 3 kW; COLORADO SPRINGS, CO; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KXRE (1490 AM; 1 kW; MANITOU SPRINGS, CO; Owner: LATINO COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • KRDO (1240 AM; 1 kW; COLORADO SPRINGS, CO; Owner: THE PIKES PEAK BROADCASTING CO.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Goldfield:

  • KTLC (89.1 FM; CANON CITY, CO; Owner: MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOUNDATION, INC.)
  • KRDO-FM1 (95.1 FM; CRIPPLE CREEK, CO; Owner: THE PIKES PEAK BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KKFM (98.1 FM; COLORADO SPRINGS, CO; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KKCS-FM (101.9 FM; COLORADO SPRINGS, CO; Owner: WALTON STATIONS - COLORADO, INC.)
  • KBIQ (102.7 FM; MANITOU SPRINGS, CO; Owner: BISON MEDIA, INC.)
  • KRCC (91.5 FM; COLORADO SPRINGS, CO; Owner: THE COLORADO COLLEGE)
  • KKLI (106.3 FM; WIDEFIELD, CO; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KSKX (105.5 FM; SECURITY, CO; Owner: OPTIMA COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KGFT (100.7 FM; PUEBLO, CO; Owner: BISON MEDIA, INC)
  • KTLF (90.5 FM; COLORADO SPRINGS, CO; Owner: EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS OF COLORADO SPRINGS, INC.)
  • KSPZ (92.9 FM; COLORADO SPRINGS, CO; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KVUU (99.9 FM; PUEBLO, CO; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KCME (88.7 FM; MANITOU SPRINGS, CO; Owner: CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN PUBLIC BROADCAST HOUSE, INC)
  • KMOM (96.1 FM; FOUNTAIN, CO; Owner: AMFM TEXAS LICENSES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KILO (94.3 FM; COLORADO SPRINGS, CO; Owner: COLORADO SPRINGS RADIO BCSTERS, INC.)
  • K240CH (95.9 FM; CRIPPLE CREEK, CO; Owner: WALTON STATIONS - COLORADO, INC.)
  • KRDO-FM (95.1 FM; COLORADO SPRINGS, CO; Owner: THE PIKES PEAK BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KEPC (89.7 FM; COLORADO SPRINGS, CO; Owner: PIKES PEAK COMMUNITY COLLEGE)
  • KKMG (98.9 FM; PUEBLO, CO; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • K239AE (95.7 FM; BUENA VISTA, ETC, CO; Owner: COLORADO COLLEGE)

TV broadcast stations around Goldfield:

  • KKTV (Channel 11; COLORADO SPRINGS, CO; Owner: GRAY MIDAMERICA TV LICENSEE CORP.)
  • KTSC (Channel 8; PUEBLO, CO; Owner: ROCKY MOUNTAIN PUBLIC BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • KGHB-CA (Channel 27; PUEBLO, ETC., CO; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • K55CJ (Channel 55; CRIPPLE CREEK, ETC., CO; Owner: CRIPPLE CK MT. EST.,PROP. MGRS. ASSO)
  • K57BY (Channel 57; CRIPPLE CREEK, ETC., CO; Owner: CRIPPLE CK MT. EST.,PROP. MGRS. ASSO)
  • K59BZ (Channel 59; CRIPPLE CREEK, ETC., CO; Owner: CRIPPLE CK MT. EST.,PROP. MGRS. ASSO)
  • K02CK (Channel 2; CRIPPLE CREEK, CO; Owner: CITY OF CRIPPLE CREEK VOL.FIRE DEPT.)
  • K06JE (Channel 6; CRIPPLE CREEK, CO; Owner: CITY OF CRIPPLE CREEK VOLU.FIRE.DEPT)
  • K10BN (Channel 10; CRIPPLE CREEK, CO; Owner: CITY OF CRIPPLE CREEK VOL. FIRE DEPT)
  • K12BM (Channel 12; CRIPPLE CREEK, CO; Owner: CITY OF CRIPPLE CREEK VOL.FIRE DEPT.)
  • K23GJ (Channel 23; COLORADO SPRINGS, CO; Owner: SYNCOM MEDIA GROUP, INC.)
  • KXRM-TV (Channel 21; COLORADO SPRINGS, CO; Owner: RAYCOM NATIONAL, INC.)
  • KRDO-TV (Channel 13; COLORADO SPRINGS, CO; Owner: THE PIKES PEAK BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • K49CJ (Channel 49; COLORADO SPRINGS, CO; Owner: TELEMUNDO OF COLORADO SPRINGS, INC.)
  • K42CX (Channel 42; CRIPPLE CREEK, CO; Owner: PIKES PEAK BROADCASTING COMPANY)
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Goldfield, CO
  • 63.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 31.9%Electricity
  • 4.3%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Goldfield, CO
  • 100.0%Wood


Goldfield compared to Colorado state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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