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Ophir, CO
Town in San Miguel County, Colorado.
Population
120
Land area
0.2sq mi
People per sq mi
511
ZIP codes
0
Ophir and its ZIP codes
Ophir at a glance
- Ophir is about 9 times as dense as Colorado as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for San Miguel County. PPP loans are for Ophir.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Aug 2026, +1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,516
6,079 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$160,783
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$42M
FY 2026, $5,204 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Ophir, CO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: avalanche
Storm events since 1996
3,358
Countywide, mostly winter weather
Flood insurance policies
147
2.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
77° / 0°F
20.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ophir, CO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
25.2%
U.S. 33.3% -8.1 pts
Diabetes
5.9%
U.S. 12.1% -6.2 pts
Smoking
8.6%
U.S. 12.8% -4.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.3%
U.S. 11.1% -5.8 pts
Cities near Ophir
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| TellurideTown | 4.8 mi | 2.2 |
| Mountain VillageTown | 5.3 mi | 3.3 |
| SilvertonTown | 9.5 mi | 0.8 |
| SawpitTown | 13 mi | 0 |
| OurayCity | 15 mi | 0.9 |
| PlacervilleCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.8 |
| RicoTown | 16 mi | 0.7 |
| PortlandCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 3.2 |
| RidgwayTown | 21 mi | 1.8 |
| Loghill VillageCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 6.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ophir, CO in?
- Ophir is in San Miguel County, Colorado.
- What is the population of Ophir, CO?
- About 120 people live in Ophir, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ophir?
- Nearby places include Telluride (4.8 mi), Mountain Village (5.3 mi), Silverton (9.5 mi), Sawpit (13 mi), Ouray (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023