Eagle County is located in the heart of the Rocky Mountains in central Colorado. Lots of excellent skiing, high-end resorts and spectacular scenery but the I-70, easiest access to the county, has serious traffic problems in season.
Eagle County contains 1,688 square miles of land and 4 square miles of water. The county seat is Eagle.
Eagle County Courthouse
South of Minturn, Notch Mountain on the horizon
Eagle County Administrative Buildings
Types of Jobs:
Private Sector, wages or salary: 83%
Government Sector: 8%
Unincorporated, Self-Employed: 8%
Homemaker, Unpaid: 1%
Population Density: 32 People per Square Mile
2011 Cost of Living Index for Eagle County: 98.5
Median Resident Age: 31.2 Years
2009 Estimates:
Estimated Median Household Income: $73,600
Estimated Median Home Value: $448,280
Major Industries:
Construction, Lodging & Food Services, Health Care, Professional Services, Real Estate Services, Entertainment & Recreation, Educational Services, Finance & Insurance Services, Waste Management Services, Government