What is the population of Ophir, Colorado?

Ophir has a population of approximately 120 according to the latest available open data.

Where is Ophir, Colorado located?

Ophir is located in Colorado, United States, at approximate coordinates 37.8568°, -107.8312°.

What is the median household income in Ophir?

The median household income in Ophir is approximately $135,179 based on the most recent open data.

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Ophir

Total population

120

Median home value

$906,300

92.2%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$135,179

Ophir$135k

National$74k

Elevation9695 m

Land area0.46 km²

Coordinates37.86°, -107.83°

Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

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City facts

Elevation

9695 m

Area

0.46 km²

Official website

www.town-ophir.co.gov

Facts from Wikidata (CC0).

Overview

Ophir is a home rule municipality town governed by a general assembly and is located in San Miguel County, Colorado, United States. It is located two miles from the Ames Hydroelectric Generating Plant, the world's first hydroelectric plant to supply alternating current electricity for an industrial purpose (mining). The population was 197 at the 2020 census.

History & geography

History

A post office called Ophir was established in 1878. The town was named after Ophir, a place mentioned in the Hebrew Bible.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , all land.

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Demographics & economy

Median age

37.6

Median home value

$906,300

Housing units

Poverty rate

17.5%

Unemployment

1.9%

Race & ethnicity

White

100%

Black

Asian

Hispanic

Source: US Census Bureau — American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.

Geography

Latitude

37.8568

Longitude

-107.8312

Water area

—

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Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.

Climate

Air quality

Industrial & pollution facilities

Natural hazard risk

Health (adults)

High blood pressure

23%

Diabetes

6.2%

Adult obesity

23.3%

Binge drinking

20.8%

Adult smoking

7.5%

No leisure activity

11.4%

Age-adjusted prevalence estimates from CDC PLACES (latest release).

Walkability

Amenities nearby

Wildlife & biodiversity

Schools

Total

Elementary

Middle

High

Other

Largest nearby schools

Telluride High School
High · TELLURIDE · 335 students · 15.2:1 ratio
Telluride Intermediate School
Elementary · TELLURIDE · 239 students · 12.6:1 ratio
Telluride Elementary School
Elementary · TELLURIDE · 191 students · 10.6:1 ratio
Telluride Middle School
Middle · TELLURIDE · 130 students · 16.3:1 ratio

Public K–12 schools within ~10 mi from Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES Common Core of Data, 2022).