Dillon, CO

Dillon, Colorado

Dillon, Colorado, in Summit county, is 48 miles SW of Boulder, Colorado (center to center) and 56 miles W of Denver, Colorado. The town contains a population of approximately 802.

The People and Families of Dillon

In Dillon, about 46% of adults are married. Unmarried people abound in Dillon.

Unlike most towns, the town has proportionately more males than females.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Dillon had a median family income of $59,107. The typical family in Dillon is better off than most in Colorado. The town has a large middle class. Interestingly, lots of people in Dillon have Bachelor's degrees (or better). If you never see your neighbor it may be because he or she works from home rather than driving to the office. That's not unusual in the town.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Dillon favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $1,250. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the town.

Dillon Housing

Dillon has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 54% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Homes in Dillon are newer than those found in most places. The town, among other things, is known as a good place for singles and couples to rent apartments. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in Colorado, which may reflect a commitment to education in the town.

Commuting

In Dillon, 85% of commuters drive to work. How much would you give to shorten your commute? The town can boast better commuting than most places.

High Points

Dillon strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Colorado):

Category	Trophy
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 4%
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 4%
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 10%
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 12%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 13%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 13%
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 14%

Comparative Profile of Dillon, CO

Comparing Dillon to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Colorado (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Racial Diversity
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens
Children Under 5 Years Old
Female Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Housing Recently Built
People Living Alone
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Dillon Almanac

Dillon Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Dillon Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Dillon residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Starbucks in Dillon

Dillon Colleges

(List of All Colorado Colleges)

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