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Ophir, CO

Ophir, CO.

Population: 120 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Ophir, CO is $940,043 — up 9.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $975,250 after a median 30 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with avalanche the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.1% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$940,043

Median home value

+9.7%

1-year change

30

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$940,043
1-year appreciation
+9.7%
3-year appreciation
+5.9%
5-year appreciation
+18.4%
All-time peak (2022-07)
$1.02M
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
$975,250
Median list price
$1.00M
Median price per sqft
$635
Median days on market
30 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
For-sale inventory
8
Sale-to-list ratio
94.4%
Active listings
2

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,136/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,377/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,631/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,258/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,533/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)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
avalanche
Notable hazard ratings (county)
wildfire: Relatively Low · avalanche: Relatively High · landslide: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Low · winterWeather: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 83% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
76.5%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Bonita Peak Mining District (14.2 mi)
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
28.9 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)
36
Days with Good air quality
303
Days with Moderate air quality
62
Highest AQI recorded (year)
94

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

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park (51 mi)
National parks include
Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park, Curecanti National Recreation Area, Mesa Verde National Park
Airports within 30 mi
3
Nearest airport
Telluride Regional Airport (TEX) (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Telluride Regional Airport (TEX) (8 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
MERCY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, ANIMAS SURGICAL HOSPITAL, LLC
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)
-49 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,995
Housing built before 1970
13.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
30.9%
Median annual property tax
$2,400
Households with broadband internet
71.2%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
5,217
Average weekly wage
$1,133
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Arts & Entertainment, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
51

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

How it compares

OphirState medianUS median
Median home value$940,043$493,059$288,527
Median sale price$975,250$495,000$325,000
Median days on market30 days48 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,400$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 Ophir, CO?
$940,043.
What is the median sale price in Ophir, CO?
$975,250.
How long do homes take to sell in Ophir, CO?
Median days on market: 30 days.
What is typical rent in Ophir, CO?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,631/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Ophir, CO?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: avalanche.
What is the wildfire risk in Ophir, CO?
Risk to homes is higher than 83% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Ophir, CO?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Ophir, CO?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
What is the air quality in Ophir, CO?
Good. Median AQI: 36. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Ophir, CO?
Regional Price Parity: 103.1 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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