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Silver Plume, CO
Town in Clear Creek County, Colorado.
Population
127
Land area
0.3sq mi
People per sq mi
492
ZIP codes
0
Silver Plume and its ZIP codes
Silver Plume at a glance
- Silver Plume is about 8.7 times as dense as Colorado as a whole.
Local data for Silver Plume, CO
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Clear Creek County. PPP loans are for Silver Plume.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Sep 2026, +0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$68,772
3,430 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$85,137
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$87.5M
FY 2026, $9,316 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Silver Plume, CO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: avalanche
Storm events since 1996
891
Countywide, mostly winter storm
Flood insurance policies
73
1.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
77° / 16°F
18.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Silver Plume, CO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
26.0%
U.S. 33.3% -7.3 pts
Diabetes
9.5%
U.S. 12.1% -2.6 pts
Smoking
13.6%
U.S. 12.8% +0.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.5%
U.S. 11.1% -1.6 pts
Cities near Silver Plume
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GeorgetownTown | 2.4 mi | 1 |
| EmpireTown | 5.1 mi | 0.3 |
| Downieville-Lawson-DumontCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 0.8 |
| St. Mary'sCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 1.4 |
| MontezumaTown | 11 mi | 0.1 |
| Blue ValleyCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.1 |
| CentralCity | 13 mi | 2.8 |
| Winter ParkTown | 13 mi | 17 |
| KeystoneCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 41.4 |
| Idaho SpringsCity | 14 mi | 2.4 |
| Black HawkCity | 15 mi | 3.1 |
| Floyd HillCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 6.3 |
| Upper Witter GulchCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.9 |
| Pine ValleyCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.8 |
| FraserTown | 17 mi | 3.5 |
| Echo HillsCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Silver Plume, CO in?
- Silver Plume is in Clear Creek County, Colorado.
- What is the population of Silver Plume, CO?
- About 127 people live in Silver Plume, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Silver Plume?
- Nearby places include Georgetown (2.4 mi), Empire (5.1 mi), Downieville-Lawson-Dumont (8.3 mi), St. Mary's (9.4 mi), Montezuma (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023