Idaho Springs, Colorado
Idaho Springs: City in Clear Creek County, Colorado, United States
About
Idaho Springs is a city located in the county of Clear Creek in the U.S. state of Colorado. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,717. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,857 inhabitants.
The city was created 167 years ago in 1858.
Quick Facts about Idaho Springs
| Population | 1,857 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Colorado (United States) |
| County | Clear Creek County |
| Postal code | 80452 |
| Water as percent of area | 1.53% |
| Land as percent of area | 98.47% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 39.7425,-105.5136 |
| Altitude | 7,526 feet / 2294 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1859 (167 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Mountain Time Zone |
| Local time | 13:34:36 (17th April 2026) |
| Population growth | 7.54% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 28℉ Partly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Idaho Springs is located at 39°44'33"N 105°30'49"W (39.7424900, -105.5136100).
Idaho Springs map
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Weather
Partly cloudy. Low around 28, with temperatures rising to around 32 overnight. Southwest wind 6 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Idaho Springs
Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Idaho Springs increased by 7.54% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,717 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,704 | -0.76% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,700 | -0.24% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,700 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,707 | 0.41% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,726 | 1.1% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,744 | 1.03% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,780 | 2.02% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,778 | -0.11% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,786 | 0.45% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,857 | 3.82% | estimation process |
Services and Civic Places in Idaho Springs
1Idaho Springs City Hall
1711 Miner St, Idaho Springs, CO 80452 View details
Phone: +13035674421 | Website available
People born in Idaho Springs (4)
People born in Idaho Springs, including cinematographer and co-founder of the Society of Cinematographers Joseph H. August, art director Robert Peterson, aerospace engineer James W. Plummer, .
More notable people
- Elsie Eaves (American engineer and journalist) she was born in 05/05/1898
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Idaho Springs, CO. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 126775 | Colorado School of Mines | Golden (CO) | 80401 |
| 127909 | Red Rocks Community College | Lakewood (CO) | 80228-1255 |
| 462318 | National Personal Training Institute of Colorado | Lakewood (CO) | 80401-3304 |
| 126784 | Colorado School of Trades | Lakewood (CO) | 80215-2996 |
| 454810 | Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder | Boulder (CO) | 80305 |
Nearby Transit Stations (13)
Rail and bus stations connected to Idaho Springs, CO. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| PJT | Pine Junction, CO | 76 Mount Evans Boulevard | BUS |
| WIP | Fraser – Winter Park | 205 Fraser Avenue | RAIL |
| BLD | Boulder, Colorado | 30th & Diagonal Highway | BUS |
| DEN | Union Station | 1701 Wynkoop Street | RAIL |
| DEB | Denver (Bus Station), Colorado | 1055 19th Street | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Idaho Springs.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Idaho Spring Post Office | Idaho Springs (CO) | 80452 |
Other cities in Clear Creek County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Clear Creek County , CO.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Georgetown | 1,102 | Town in Colorado |
| Empire | 302 | Statutory Town in Clear Creek County, Colorado, United States |
| Silver Plume | 175 | Human settlement in Clear Creek County, Colorado, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Idaho Springs distances to largest Colorado cities