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Placerville, CO

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Population
333
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Elevation
7,306 ft
Median Home Value
$1,133,100
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$2,194/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$105,972
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Placerville

Placerville is a quiet mountain community tucked into the San Miguel River valley, right where Highway 62 meets Highway 145. Home to around 350 residents, the town got its start during the 1880s gold rush as a placer mining camp before growing into a lively narrow-gauge railroad stop. Today, it retains a rustic feel while serving as a scenic crossroads between Ridgway and Telluride.

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For anyone moving to the area, Placerville offers a relaxed down-valley lifestyle about twenty minutes from Telluride. Everyday life revolves around the outdoors, with fly fishing on the river, nearby trailheads, and stunning canyon scenery right outside your door. It is a small, easygoing community that gives you convenient access to world-class skiing and local amenities while keeping a slower mountain pace.

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

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