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Silverton, CO
Town in San Juan County, Colorado.
Population
637
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
763
ZIP codes
0
Silverton and its ZIP codes
Silverton at a glance
- Silverton is about 13 times as dense as Colorado as a whole.
- The median household income is $77,546, 19% below the Colorado median of $95,470.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $471,100 (13% below Colorado) and median rent is $992 a month.
Local data for Silverton, CO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Silverton, CO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$77,546
Poverty rate
22.0%
Median home value
$471,100
Median rent
$992/mo
Homeownership
47.6%
Bachelor's or higher
51.6%
Median age
35.6
Average commute
14.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (99), Irish Americans (66), German Americans (38).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for San Juan County. PPP loans are for Silverton.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$44,402
450 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,114
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$14.07M
FY 2026, $19,962 per person
How people get to work
Silverton, CO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone55.2%
- Carpooled7.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.3%
- Bicycle6.5%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.6%
- Worked from home27.9%
Average one-way commute: 14.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Silverton, CO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: avalanche
Storm events since 1996
944
Countywide, mostly winter weather
Flood insurance policies
2
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
75° / -6°F
23.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Silverton, CO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
26.6%
U.S. 33.3% -6.7 pts
Diabetes
9.9%
U.S. 12.1% -2.2 pts
Smoking
11.5%
U.S. 12.8% -1.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.1%
U.S. 11.1% -3.0 pts
Cities near Silverton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| OphirTown | 9.5 mi | 0.2 |
| TellurideTown | 11 mi | 2.2 |
| Mountain VillageTown | 13 mi | 3.3 |
| OurayCity | 15 mi | 0.9 |
| PortlandCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 3.2 |
| RicoTown | 22 mi | 0.7 |
| SawpitTown | 22 mi | 0 |
| Lake CityTown | 24 mi | 0.8 |
| RidgwayTown | 25 mi | 1.8 |
| PlacervilleCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 0.8 |
| Loghill VillageCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 6.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Silverton, CO in?
- Silverton is in San Juan County, Colorado.
- What is the population of Silverton, CO?
- About 637 people live in Silverton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Silverton?
- Nearby places include Ophir (9.5 mi), Telluride (11 mi), Mountain Village (13 mi), Ouray (15 mi), Portland (19 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023