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Basalt, CO

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Population
4,009
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
6,608 ft
Median Home Value
$1,180,300
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$2,257/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$105,855
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in ColoradoPopulation rankingHighest population places in ColoradoNearest larger communityMontrose, Colorado76 miles away · 21,583 residents.

About Basalt

Basalt is a small town in the Roaring Fork Valley, between Glenwood Springs and Aspen. It was first called Aspen Junction because of the railroad connection toward Aspen, and its current name comes from basaltic rock formations on Basalt Mountain. The town is well known for Gold Medal trout fishing on the Fryingpan River, which meets the Roaring Fork here. Basalt feels like a mountain-valley town with real local life, not just resort polish: fishing, trails, schools, and downvalley commuting.

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Lower FEMA County Heat-Wave Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0rating

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