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Silver Cliff, CO
Town in Custer County, Colorado.
Population
863
Land area
15.5sq mi
People per sq mi
56
ZIP codes
0
Silver Cliff and its ZIP codes
Silver Cliff at a glance
- The median household income is $33,000, 65% below the Colorado median of $95,470.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $268,500 (50% below Colorado) and median rent is $969 a month.
Local data for Silver Cliff, CO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Silver Cliff, CO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$33,000
Poverty rate
20.2%
Median home value
$268,500
Median rent
$969/mo
Homeownership
58.0%
Bachelor's or higher
16.4%
Median age
48.9
Average commute
17.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (247), Irish Americans (122), Italian Americans (45).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Custer County. PPP loans are for Silver Cliff.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Sep 2026, +0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,785
1,029 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,809
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$78.7M
FY 2026, $16,741 per person
How people get to work
Silver Cliff, CO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone66.4%
- Carpooled18.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home12.4%
Average one-way commute: 17.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Silver Cliff, CO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
1,362
Countywide, mostly winter storm
July high / Jan low
81° / 8°F
13.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Silver Cliff, CO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
27.7%
U.S. 33.3% -5.6 pts
Diabetes
11.7%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
14.4%
U.S. 12.8% +1.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.6%
U.S. 11.1% -2.5 pts
Cities near Silver Cliff
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WestcliffeTown | 2.5 mi | 1.2 |
| CrestoneTown | 17 mi | 0.4 |
| RockvaleTown | 22 mi | 2.1 |
| Coal CreekTown | 23 mi | 1.2 |
| CotopaxiCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 0.3 |
| WilliamsburgTown | 23 mi | 3.5 |
| Cañon CityCity | 24 mi | 12.4 |
| BrooksideTown | 24 mi | 0.5 |
| Lincoln ParkCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 3.8 |
| Beulah ValleyCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 2.6 |
| FlorenceCity | 25 mi | 4.5 |
| CoaldaleCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 31 |
| GardnerCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 2.5 |
| Park CenterCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 6.5 |
| MoffatTown | 28 mi | 2.1 |
| RyeTown | 30 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Silver Cliff, CO in?
- Silver Cliff is in Custer County, Colorado.
- What is the population of Silver Cliff, CO?
- About 863 people live in Silver Cliff, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Silver Cliff?
- Nearby places include Westcliffe (2.5 mi), Crestone (17 mi), Rockvale (22 mi), Coal Creek (23 mi), Cotopaxi (23 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023