Erie

CO

Boulder County, Colorado

Population 329K |Median income $103,994 |6 hospitals

Population
328,961
Boulder County
Median Income
$103,994
+53% vs avg
Median Home Value
$756,300
+232% vs avg
Median Age
37.7
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

20132024
Population
329K+9%
Median Income
$103,994+53%
Median Home Value
$756,300+116%
Poverty Rate
11.2%-21%
Unemployment
4.8%-34%

Economics

Median Rent
$1,966/mo
Poverty Rate
11.2% -21% vs avg
Unemployment 4.8%
Bachelor's Degree+ 64.2%
Work From Home 31.2%
Public Transit 2.6%

Population

White 77.8%
Asian 4.7%
Two or More Ethnicities 2%
African American 0.8%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
24.1%
High Blood Pressure
21.9%
Binge Drinking
18.8%
Obesity
16.7%
Frequent Mental Distress
15.2%
Physical Inactivity
12.1%
Frequent Physical Distress
10.5%
Current Asthma
10.3%
Current Smoking
8.8%
Lack of Health Insurance
7.8%

Preventive Care

Annual Checkup 69.3%
Dental Visit 70.6%

Other Measures

Diabetes
7.1%
Coronary Heart Disease
4.8%
Stroke
2.5%

Hospitals 6 total

Rating Distribution
★★★★★
1
★★★★
4
★★★
0
★★
0
★
0
Average Rating
4.2/5
Total Hospitals
6
With ER
4
LONGS PEAK HOSPITAL
LONGMONT · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★★
LONGMONT UNITED HOSPITAL
LONGMONT · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★☆
BOULDER COMMUNITY HEALTH
BOULDER · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★☆
ADVENTHEALTH AVISTA
LOUISVILLE · Acute Care Hospitals
★★★★☆
GOOD SAMARITAN MEDICAL CENTER LLC
LAFAYETTE · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★☆

Alerts & News — Erie Area 6

Bushfire Alerts

Storm and Tree Down Alert Issued for Hume Highway Southbound Exit at Bargo

NSW RFS · 34m ago
Weather Alerts high

Special Marine Warning Issued for Gulf Waters Near Pensacola and Pascagoula

NOAA · 35m ago
Weather Alerts high

Special Marine Warning Issued for Waters from Pensacola to Pascagoula Until 7:30 AM CDT

NOAA · 35m ago
Weather Alerts

Blowing Snow Advisory Issued for Cartwright, Black Tickle, and Lodge Bay Regions

ECCC · 1h ago
Air Quality

Air Quality Alert: Mecklenburg County, NC Reaches Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Level

EPA · 1h ago
Weather Warnings

Coastal Hazard Warning Issued for Peninsula and Gulf Country Districts as Tropical Cyclone Narelle Approaches

BOM · 1h ago

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Erie, CO? ▼
Erie, CO has a population of 328,961 people, located in Boulder County, Colorado.
What is the median household income in Erie? ▼
The median household income in Erie, CO is $103,994 per year. The poverty rate is 11.2%.
What is the median home value in Erie? ▼
The median home value in Erie, CO is $756,300. Median rent is $1,966/month.
What are the top health concerns in Erie? ▼
The top health indicators in Erie include Short Sleep Duration (24.1%), High Blood Pressure (21.9%), Binge Drinking (18.8%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Erie? ▼
Erie has 6 hospitals with an average rating of 4.2/5 stars. 4 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Erie? ▼
The median age in Erie, CO is 37.7 years. 64.2% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Erie, CO is located in Boulder County, Colorado. With a population of 329K and a median household income of $103,994, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and high blood pressure. Residents have access to 6 hospitals with an average rating of 4.2/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Erie area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2022 5-year estimates). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Data is county-level (Boulder County) as the smallest consistent geographic unit across all sources.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, FBI UCR, CDC PLACES, and NCES. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.