Blue RiverCO
A town of 1,410. Healthier than 98% of U.S. towns.
What makes Blue River stand out
The 2 things Blue River does most differently from other towns.
1,410 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
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Weather
Forecast →Upcoming events
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Blue River. Another town gets a different order.
Healthier than 98% of U.S. towns
Blue River beats the Colorado average on 12 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 0.
| What stands out | Blue River | CO |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 4.4% | 9.2% |
| Fewer uninsured adults | 5.9% | 11.1% |
Most working residents commute out of Blue River
Most working residents leave Blue River for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Breckenridge (46%), Denver (6%) and Colorado Springs (3%). Half commute less than 7 miles.
Where working residents work
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Blue River has cold, snowy winters and cool summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 70°, a January night drops to 10°, and about 185 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
Low risk, with avalanches at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 34% of U.S. communities.
13.3% of Blue River is conserved land
4.5 miles of trails across 1 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Camp Hale - Continental Divide National Monument | — | 6 |
Crime reported in Blue River
2 crimes were reported in Blue River in 2025: 1 property and 1 violent. In a town this small, a few incidents move the numbers a lot, so rates aren't shown.
Blue River is small, so we show counts rather than rates.
Homes in Blue River sell for about $1.5M
The median sale price was $1,500,000 in May 2026.
100% of working residents leave Blue River for work
Where Blue River’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Blue River
Statutory town in Summit County, Colorado, United States
Blue River is a statutory town located along the Blue River in Summit County, Colorado, United States. The town population was 877 at the 2020 United States census. The town is located in the Blue River Valley along Colorado State Highway 9.
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- Population
- 877
- Area
- 2.6 sq mi
- Elevation
- 10,036 ft
- Area code
- 970