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Steamboat Springs, CO


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Steamboat Springs, Colorado

Introduction to Steamboat Springs, Colorado

Located in Routt county, Steamboat Springs, Colorado, is 88 miles W of Boulder, Colorado (center to center) and 110 miles NW of Denver, Colorado. The city contains a population of approximately 9,815 residents.

Steamboat Springs History

The original inhabitants of the land now known as Steamboat Springs were the Yampatikas Utes tribe. At the start of the 19th century, fur trappers moved into the area, who were followed by ranchers. The native Utes were evicted from the land by the U.S. Army during 1879. The area was officially incorporated into the state in 1900. The city is referred to as the "Steamboat", "The Boat," and "Ski Town USA".

Steamboat Springs and nearby Attractions

  • Tread of Pioneers Museum
  • Stagecoach State Park
  • Strawberry Park Hot Springs
  • Wyoming Territorial Prison State Park

Things To Do In Steamboat Springs

The Tread of Pioneers Museum, the Wyoming Territorial Prison State Park, and the Stagecoach State Park are located in the town. The residents of the city also celebrate the Routt County Fair and the Winter Carnival every year.

Steamboat Springs Transportation

The closest airport to the city is the Yampa Valley Airport.

Steamboat Springs Higher Education

Higher education is available at the Colorado Mountain College, and the University of Wyoming.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophySteamboat Springs Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophySteamboat Springs Short Commute Times
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%Steamboat Springs Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%Steamboat Springs College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 13%Steamboat Springs Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 18%Steamboat Springs Well-Paid Single Women
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 19%Steamboat Springs Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Steamboat Springs, CO

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

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Well-Paid Single Women79
Racial Diversity32
Age of the Population24
Children Under 5 Years Old12
Senior Citizens12
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size34
Portion of People Married22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults109
Median Family Income89
People in Middle Class or Better78
People Above Poverty68

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times1010
Working at Home108
Public Transportation Use99

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Housing Recently Built98
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals67
People Living Alone55
Affordability of Property Taxes52
Affordability of Rents22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime44
Low Property Crime44

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