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Hot Sulphur Springs, CO

Hot Sulphur Springs, CO.

Population: 1,265 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Hot Sulphur Springs, CO is $542,725 — up 4.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $507,000 after a median 38 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with avalanche, hail, landslide the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.1% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$542,725

Median home value

+4.3%

1-year change

38

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$542,725
1-year appreciation
+4.3%
3-year appreciation
+6.9%
5-year appreciation
+18.5%
10-year appreciation
+123.6%
All-time peak (2026-08)
$542,725
House Price Index (state)
687.4 (-0.6% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$507,000
Median list price
$529,000
Median price per sqft
$349
1-year sale-price change
+36.1%
Median days on market
38 days
Homes sold (recent period)
6
For-sale inventory
10
Sale-to-list ratio
97.2%
Active listings
6

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,370/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,464/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,844/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,197/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,617/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
103.1 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.9¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.20/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
avalanche, hail, landslide, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Moderate · wildfire: Relatively Low · avalanche: Very High · landslide: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate · winterWeather: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 68% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
74.0%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
26.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5b (extreme annual low -15 to -10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
44
Days with Good air quality
126
Days with Moderate air quality
32
Highest AQI recorded (year)
77

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Rocky Mountain National Park (28 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
2
Nearest airport
Granby Grand County Airport (8 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
4
Hospitals include
VAIL HEALTH HOSPITAL, ST ANTHONY SUMMIT MEDICAL CENTER, ESTES PARK MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.5 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+74 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,977
Housing built before 1970
35.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
32.0%
Median annual property tax
$1,385
Households with broadband internet
62.9%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
6,578
Average weekly wage
$990
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Arts & Entertainment, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
311

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Hot Sulphur SpringsState medianUS median
Median home value$542,725$493,059$288,527
Median sale price$507,000$495,000$325,000
Median days on market38 days48 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,385$1,694$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Hot Sulphur Springs, CO?
$542,725.
What is the median sale price in Hot Sulphur Springs, CO?
$507,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Hot Sulphur Springs, CO?
Median days on market: 38 days.
What is typical rent in Hot Sulphur Springs, CO?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,844/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Hot Sulphur Springs, CO?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: avalanche, hail, landslide, lightning.
What is the wildfire risk in Hot Sulphur Springs, CO?
Risk to homes is higher than 68% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Hot Sulphur Springs, CO?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Hot Sulphur Springs, CO?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
What is the air quality in Hot Sulphur Springs, CO?
Good. Median AQI: 44. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Hot Sulphur Springs, CO?
Regional Price Parity: 103.1 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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