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Cripple Creek, Colorado

city · Teller County

At a glance

955
Population
$285,800
Median home value (all homes)
6% below U.S. median
$326,422
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,048/mo
Median rent
22% below U.S. median
$41,840
Median household income
47% below U.S. median
10.3 min
Average commute
79.4%
Homes with broadband
91.69%
Locations with fiber available
9.7%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 101 — 1% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing12% above
Goods & services2% below
Utilities26% above
Taxes22% below
Insurance16% above
Commute cost64% below
For business: Colorado is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college20 mi
Nearest community college21 mi
Nearest technical college20 mi
High school graduates98.2%
College graduates21.9%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

state Colorado Economic Development
The Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade promotes economic growth and long-term job creation by supporting small businesses and encouraging business expansion across Colorado, and champions industries like the creative industries, outdoor recreation, and tourism.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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