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Placerville, CO
Census-designated place in San Miguel County, Colorado.
Population
333
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
431
ZIP codes
0
Placerville and its ZIP codes
Placerville at a glance
- Placerville is about 7.6 times as dense as Colorado as a whole.
Local data for Placerville, CO
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for San Miguel County. PPP loans are for Placerville.
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
Placerville, 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
83° / 13°F
21.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Placerville, CO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
25.1%
U.S. 33.3% -8.2 pts
Diabetes
7.1%
U.S. 12.1% -5.0 pts
Smoking
8.3%
U.S. 12.8% -4.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
4.5%
U.S. 11.1% -6.6 pts
Cities near Placerville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SawpitTown | 2.4 mi | 0 |
| Mountain VillageTown | 12 mi | 3.3 |
| TellurideTown | 14 mi | 2.2 |
| OphirTown | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| NorwoodTown | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| RidgwayTown | 19 mi | 1.8 |
| PortlandCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 3.2 |
| Loghill VillageCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 6.2 |
| OurayCity | 20 mi | 0.9 |
| RicoTown | 22 mi | 0.7 |
| RedvaleCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 4.7 |
| SilvertonTown | 25 mi | 0.8 |
| ColonaCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Placerville, CO in?
- Placerville is in San Miguel County, Colorado.
- What is the population of Placerville, CO?
- About 333 people live in Placerville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Placerville?
- Nearby places include Sawpit (2.4 mi), Mountain Village (12 mi), Telluride (14 mi), Ophir (16 mi), Norwood (16 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023