What are the schools like in Ophir, CO?

School district data for Ophir is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Ophir?

The median household income in Ophir, CO is $121,667 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.0%.

What is the weather like in Ophir, CO?

Ophir has an average high temperature of 36.2°F in January and 76.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 130.8 inches.

Ophir, CO Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Ophir, CO affordable or expensive?

Ophir's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Ophir is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $772,100 and the median rent is $1,156 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Ophir, CO?

Ophir has a violent crime rate of 61.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 599.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Ophir, CO a Good Place to Live?

Ophir is a small town of 180 in Colorado, with a median household income of $121,667 and a 6.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: Ophir stands out for a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Ophir is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Ophir city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 102.6

Ophir's overall cost of living index is 102.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Ophir costs roughly 3% more than the average American city.

Metric	Ophir, CO	National Avg
Median Home Value	$772,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,156	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	80.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$121,667	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Ophir's violent crime rate is 61.1 per 100,000 residents — 84% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

61.1 /100k

Property Crime

599.1 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Ophir, CO	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	74.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	100.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Ophir sees average highs of 36.2°F in January and 76.7°F in July, with 29.8 inches of annual precipitation and 130.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Ophir, CO
Average High — January	36.2°F
Average High — July	76.7°F
Annual Precipitation	29.8"
Annual Snowfall	130.8"

Demographics

Metric	Ophir, CO	National Avg
Population	180	—
Median Age	35.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	20.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	100.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	24.4%	22.2%
65 and over	1.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Mountain Village, CO 5 mi Telluride, CO 6 mi Silverton, CO 10 mi Sawpit, CO 13 mi Ouray, CO 15 mi

ZIP Codes in Ophir

Ophir, CO is covered by 1 ZIP code:

81426

Ophir vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ophir, CO affordable or expensive?

Ophir's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Ophir roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $772,100 and median rent is $1,156/month.

What is the crime rate in Ophir, CO?

Ophir's violent crime rate is 61.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 599.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Ophir?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Ophir, CO a good place to live?

Ophir, CO has a population of 180, a median household income of $121,667, and an unemployment rate of 6.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Ophir?

Ophir averages 36.2°F in January and 76.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 29.8 inches with about 130.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Ophir?

Ophir, CO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 81426.

What is the population of Ophir?

The population of Ophir, Colorado is 180 with a median age of 35.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Ophir?

Key numbers for living in Ophir: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $772,100, median household income $121,667, crime index 21 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Ophir side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.