Basalt, Colorado
Quick Statistics
Basalt is a community in Eagle County, Colorado, home to about 4,335 people spread across 2.0 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $54,818 a year, and a typical home is worth about $1,180,300. About 66.8% of adults hold a college degree, and 89.1% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 12 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Colorado towns GeoStat tracks, Basalt ranks number 125 of 472 in population, number 123 in median household income, number 17 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Basalt typically top out near 77°F in July, while January nights average about 7°F. The area sees roughly 189 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | El Jebel, CO | 3.6 mi. | 2,941 |
| 2. | Catherine, CO | 5.7 mi. | 255 |
| 3. | Mulford, CO | 6.8 mi. | 413 |
| 4. | Carbondale, CO | 9.1 mi. | 6,637 |
| 5. | Woody Creek, CO | 10.9 mi. | 109 |
| 6. | Snowmass Village, CO | 11.9 mi. | 2,972 |
| 7. | Cattle Creek, CO | 13.1 mi. | 396 |
| 8. | Redstone, CO | 16.5 mi. | 144 |
What is the population of Basalt, Colorado?
Basalt has a population of about 4,335 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Basalt, Colorado in?
Basalt is located in Eagle County, Colorado.
What is the median home value in Basalt, Colorado?
The median home value in Basalt is about $1,180,300, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Basalt, Colorado?
The median personal income in Basalt is about $54,818 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Basalt, Colorado?
Since 1950, 2 tornadoes have been recorded in Eagle County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Basalt, Colorado?
Typical July highs run about 77 degrees and January lows about 7 degrees, with around 189 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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