Ophir
Town in San Miguel County, Colorado
Ophir is a town in San Miguel County, Colorado, with 197 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 9,695 ft (2,955 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Mountain Village, 5.4 miles N.
- 197residents (2020 Census)
- 9,695 ftelevation · 2,955 m
- 0.2 sq miland area · 0.6 km²
- 838 / sq mipopulation density
- 81426ZIP code
About Ophir
Ophir is a home rule municipality town governed by a general assembly and is located in San Miguel County, Colorado, United States. It is located two miles from the Ames Hydroelectric Generating Plant, the world's first hydroelectric plant to supply alternating current electricity for an industrial purpose (mining). The population was 197 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Ophir
- Median household income
- $135,179
- Median home value
- $906,300
- Median age
- 37.6
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Ophir had 197 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 197 |
|---|---|
| Density | 838 per sq mi (323 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Ophir at a glance
| State | Colorado (CO) |
|---|---|
| County | San Miguel County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 197 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.24 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Elevation | 9,695 ft (2,955 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.8568° N, 107.8312° W |
| ZIP code | 81426 |
| Official website | town-ophir.co.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0855870 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Ophir
- Mountain Village5.4 mi N
- Telluride5.8 mi N
- Silverton9.6 mi E
- Sawpit13.3 mi NW
- Ouray14.6 mi NE
- Placerville15.3 mi NW
- Rico15.9 mi SW
- Portland17.7 mi NE
- Ridgway21.2 mi N
- Loghill Village23.9 mi N
- Lake City30.6 mi NE
- Norwood31.3 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Ophir
What county is Ophir in?
Ophir is in San Miguel County, Colorado.
What is the population of Ophir, CO?
197 people lived in Ophir at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Ophir, CO?
The ZIP code of Ophir is 81426.
What is the elevation of Ophir?
9,695 feet (2,955 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Ophir?
Mountain Village (5.4 mi), Telluride (5.8 mi), Silverton (9.6 mi), Sawpit (13.3 mi), Ouray (14.6 mi).
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