The Town FilesIndian Hills, Colorado
Community in Jefferson County · population 1,474 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $789,200
- Household income
- $178,980
- Jan low / Jul high
- 13° / 81°
- Snow a year
- 81 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 4
- Median age
- 49.3
Indian Hills is a community of 1,474 people in Jefferson County, Colorado. The median home is worth $789,200, above the typical Colorado town ($471,100). It ranks better for retirees than 97% of Colorado towns, better for families than 97% of Colorado towns, more of a college town than 91% of Colorado towns.
- #5 in The 18 Best Affordable Small Towns for Remote Workers in Colorado
- #7 in The 25 Best Small Towns for Families in Colorado
- #10 in The 25 Best Small Towns to Retire in Colorado
- #17 in The 25 Best Quiet, Affordable Small Towns to Retire in Colorado
- #24 in 50 Small Towns in America With the Most Remote Workers
- #24 in 50 Places in America With the Most Remote Workers
How Indian Hills ranks
Percentile among Colorado towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Colorado towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Indian Hills is worth $789,200, above the typical Colorado town ($471,100). Homes cost about 4.4 times the median household income of $178,980, which is more affordable than 71% of Colorado towns. 91.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Indian Hills | Typical Colorado town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $789,200 | $471,100 |
| Median rent | — | $1,582 |
| Median household income | $178,980 | $86,246 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.4× | 5.1× |
| Homeownership | 91.3% | 72.7% |
| Median year built | 1971 | 1982 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 12.1% | — |
Who lives in Indian Hills
| People | Indian Hills | Typical Colorado town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49.3 | 40.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 26.4% | 16.9% |
| Under 18 | 25.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 45.9% | 37.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.8% | 8.8% |
| Veterans | 18.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.5% | — |
| Work from home | 58.7% | 15.3% |
| Average commute | 18.0 min | 24.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 100.0% | 92.9% |
Weather in Indian Hills
July highs average 81.2°F and January lows 12.5°F. About 18.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 80.8 inches of snow (typical Colorado town: 47.4 in). Expect about 6 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 215 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
4 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Indian Hills since 1950, compared with 11 for the typical Colorado town. The strongest, an F1, struck on June 9, 2004 about 9.3 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 9, 2004.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 198 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on May 30, 1977.
Severe weather in Jefferson County since 1996
Jefferson County has been included in 15 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 1, 2024 | Fire | FM-5526: Quarry Fire |
| August 25, 2023 | Flood | DR-4731: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes |
| March 28, 2020 | Biological | DR-4498: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3436: Covid-19 |
| September 14, 2013 | Flood | DR-4145: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
Jobs and pay in Jefferson County
Jefferson County had 248,082 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $78,598 a year. Unemployment was 2.9% in 2023; in Indian Hills itself the ACS puts it at 0%.
Public schools in Indian Hills
1 public school with 274 students, about 17.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parmalee Elementary School | K-5 | 274 | 17.1 |
Towns near Indian Hills
- Kittredge, CO3.7 mi · 1,308 people · home $744,000
- Genesee, CO4.2 mi · 3,610 people · home $1,032,700
- Evergreen, CO4.8 mi · 9,307 people · home $829,400
- Dakota Ridge, CO6.0 mi · 33,892 people · home $604,600
- Aspen Park, CO6.6 mi · 810 people · home $693,100
- West Pleasant View, CO7.9 mi · 4,327 people · home $489,400
- Ken Caryl, CO8.0 mi · 33,811 people · home $600,300
- Golden, CO8.0 mi · 20,399 people · home $837,700
Indian Hills questions
Is Indian Hills, Colorado a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Indian Hills scores better for retirees than 97% of Colorado towns and quieter than 76%. 26.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 49.3).
How much does a house cost in Indian Hills?
The median owner-occupied home in Indian Hills is valued at $789,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $178,980, so homes cost about 4.4 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Indian Hills?
July highs average 81.2°F and January lows 12.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 18.6 inches of precipitation a year and 80.8 inches of snow.
Does Indian Hills get tornadoes?
4 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Indian Hills since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F1 on June 9, 2004. The typical Colorado town has had 11.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)