What are the schools like in Silver Plume, CO?

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

What is the median household income in Silver Plume?

The median household income in Silver Plume, CO is N/A according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Silver Plume, CO?

Silver Plume has an average high temperature of 36.4°F in January and 77.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 18.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 105.9 inches.

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

Q: Is Silver Plume, CO affordable or expensive?

Silver Plume's cost of living index is 106, where 100 represents the national average. This means Silver Plume is 6% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $509,300 and the median rent is $966 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Silver Plume, CO?

Silver Plume has a violent crime rate of 92.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 948.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Silver Plume, CO a Good Place to Live?

Silver Plume is a small town of 203 in Colorado, with a median household income of N/A . Its cost of living index is 106 (US average = 100), which is 6% above the national average.

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

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices. Whether Silver Plume is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Silver Plume 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: 105.5

Silver Plume's overall cost of living index is 105.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Silver Plume costs roughly 6% more than the average American city.

Metric	Silver Plume, CO	National Avg
Median Home Value	$509,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$966	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	65.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	N/A	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Silver Plume's violent crime rate is 92.8 per 100,000 residents — 76% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

92.8 /100k

Property Crime

948.5 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Silver Plume, 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	65.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	100.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Silver Plume sees average highs of 36.4°F in January and 77.1°F in July, with 18.3 inches of annual precipitation and 105.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Silver Plume, CO
Average High — January	36.4°F
Average High — July	77.1°F
Annual Precipitation	18.3"
Annual Snowfall	105.9"

Demographics

Metric	Silver Plume, CO	National Avg
Population	203	—
Median Age	46.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	25.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	90.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.0%	18.9%
Asian	3.0%	6.3%
Under 18	7.9%	22.2%
65 and over	28.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Georgetown, CO 2 mi Empire, CO 5 mi Downieville-Lawson-Dumont, CO 8 mi St. Mary's, CO 9 mi Montezuma, CO 11 mi

ZIP Codes in Silver Plume

Silver Plume, CO is covered by 1 ZIP code:

80476

Silver Plume vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Silver Plume, CO affordable or expensive?

Silver Plume's cost of living index is 106, where 100 is the national average. That puts Silver Plume roughly 6% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $509,300 and median rent is $966/month.

What is the crime rate in Silver Plume, CO?

Silver Plume's violent crime rate is 92.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 948.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Silver Plume?

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

Is Silver Plume, CO a good place to live?

Silver Plume, CO has a population of 203, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. 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 Silver Plume?

Silver Plume averages 36.4°F in January and 77.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 18.3 inches with about 105.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Silver Plume?

Silver Plume, CO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 80476.

What is the population of Silver Plume?

The population of Silver Plume, Colorado is 203 with a median age of 46.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Silver Plume?

Key numbers for living in Silver Plume: cost of living index 106 (100 = US average), median home $509,300, median household income N/A, crime index 33 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Silver Plume side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.