Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
A town of 353.
Copper Mountain’s average trip to work is 7 minutes, against 25 minutes in Colorado’s towns and 25 minutes across U.S. towns. Of the 160 Colorado towns we compare, none has a lower July high than Copper Mountain. 86% of the land in Copper Mountain is conserved, against 6.9% in Colorado’s towns and 4.3% across U.S. towns. Copper Mountain has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Copper Mountain beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
The archive holds 3 old photos and papers going back to 2016 and 3 maps from 1934 on.
Explore the history →Copper Mountain is unincorporated, so Summit County and regional agencies provide most services.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
Ordered by what stands out in Copper Mountain.
47 miles of trail in 1 park or preserve. The trail density in Copper Mountain is 1.5 miles per square mile.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Camp Hale - Continental Divide National Monument | 0.1 mi | 236 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
About one in 5 of Copper Mountain’s working residents works in town. Jobs based in Copper Mountain grew to 1,518 in 2023, 182 more than in 2013. The top destinations are Frisco (9%), Denver (9%) and Breckenridge (8%).
| Copper Mountain | Colorado towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 22% | 7.7% | 8% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.1% | 8.4% | 9.6% |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Copper Mountain has cold, snowy winters and cool summers. Copper Mountain’s January low is 8°F.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 65% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
25% of Copper Mountain adults binge drink. Among 160 Colorado towns, just 8 have a lower share of adults who get no exercise outside work than Copper Mountain. 27% of Copper Mountain adults sleep under 7 hours.
| Copper Mountain | Colorado towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 25% | 18% | 16% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 27% | 35% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 65% | 71% | 79% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 8.5% | 12% | 14% |
| What stands out | Copper Mountain | CO |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 3.6% | 9.2% |
| Fewer adults with diabetes | 4.3% | 8.6% |
| More binge drinkers | 25% | 19% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
100% of households own their home in Copper Mountain.
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Copper Mountain. Close and well known come first.
Big draw28 mi MountainMount Elbert
in town Ski areaCopper Mountain153 runs · 2,644 ft vertical
13 mi Ski areaVail322 runs · 3,523 ft vertical
8 mi Ski areaBreckenridge157 runs · 3,193 ft vertical
31 mi MountainMount Blue Sky
20 mi Ski areaBeaver Creek242 runs · 4,046 ft verticalMount Elbert: Hogs555 (talk · contribs), CC BY-SA 4.0 · Copper Mountain: Jarrod Doll from United States of America, CC BY 2.0 · Vail: Rudi Riet from Washington, DC, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Breckenridge: Ahodges7, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Mount Blue Sky: Lookinhere, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Beaver Creek: Unknown, Public domain
None within 15 miles of Copper Mountain; the nearest are
About 4 of every 100 Copper Mountain residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Colorado.
Where Copper Mountain’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Unincorporated community in Colorado, US
Copper Mountain is an unincorporated community and a census-designated place (CDP) located in and governed by Summit County, Colorado, United States. The CDP is a part of the Breckenridge, CO Micropolitan Statistical Area. The population of the Copper Mountain CDP was 650 at the United States Census 2020. The Copper Mountain Consolidated Metropolitan District provides services. The Frisco post office (Zip Code 80443) serves the area. The Copper Mountain CDP includes the Copper Mountain Ski Resort and Copper Mountain village.
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Copper Mountain has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
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