4.3 out of 10

Cripple Creek

38.7492922277318 -105.187855612419
Great for
  • Parks & Recreation
  • Parking
  • Safe & Sound
  • Cost of Living
  • Lack of Traffic
Not great for
  • Gym & Fitness
  • Medical Facilities
  • Childcare
  • Public Transport
  • Resale or Rental Value
Who lives here?
  • Country Lovers
  • Singles
  • Tourists
  • Trendy & Stylish
  •  

Reviews

3/5 rating details
  • Neighborly Spirit 3/5
  • Safe & Sound 4/5
  • Clean & Green 2/5
  • Pest Free 4/5
  • Peace & Quiet 3/5
  • Eating Out 3/5
  • Nightlife 3/5
  • Parks & Recreation 5/5
  • Shopping Options 3/5
  • Gym & Fitness 2/5
  • Internet Access 3/5
  • Lack of Traffic 3/5
  • Parking 4/5
  • Cost of Living 3/5
  • Resale or Rental Value 2/5
  • Public Transport 3/5
  • Medical Facilities 2/5
  • Schools 3/5
  • Childcare 2/5
2yrs+

"Up on Cripple Creek"

Cripple Creek Colorado is just on the back side of Pikes Peak from Colorado Springs, a crow could fly direct in less then 10 miles but humans have to trek up and around the 14er on highways and it takes over a half hour usually. This little historic town was a booming gold town back in the late 1800's and now it is a gambling town and tourist spot.

There are about 1,000 people who call Cripple Creek home and much of those folk are part of the tourism industry or are retired. The average median household income in town is about $40,000 and there are beautiful pieces of land for sale, some with mining rights. The area is gorgeous for its views and cool mountain air, a great getaway close to the Front Range in the summer months.
Pros
  • fun place to visit
  • outdoor adventure
Cons
  • gambling
  • tourists
Recommended for
  • Country Lovers
2/5 rating details
  • Neighborly Spirit 3/5
  • Safe & Sound 4/5
  • Clean & Green 3/5
  • Pest Free 3/5
  • Peace & Quiet 3/5
  • Eating Out 3/5
  • Nightlife 3/5
  • Parks & Recreation 5/5
  • Shopping Options 2/5
  • Gym & Fitness 1/5
  • Internet Access 2/5
  • Lack of Traffic 4/5
  • Parking 4/5
  • Cost of Living 4/5
  • Resale or Rental Value 2/5
  • Public Transport 1/5
  • Medical Facilities 1/5
  • Schools 3/5
  • Childcare 2/5
2yrs+

"An old mining town where people are once again looking to hit the jackpot"

Cripple Creek began as a mining town in the 1800s, but a real, profitable find wasn't made until 1891, much later than many other areas. At the turn of the century, the Cripple Creek area had over 500 working mines and the town boasted a population of over 35,000. As with many other mining towns, when the gold was gone so were most of the people. When Colorado legalized gambling in the state back in 1991, Cripple Creek was one of the towns to set up shop for casinos. This has turned Cripple Creek into a tourist spot and although the town's population is now a mere 1,200, it's a busy place, with 13 casinos and numerous restaurants. The median household income in Cripple Creek is $32,000 and almost half of the residents work in entertainment or hospitality which is the town's biggest draw. A home in Cripple Creek costs much less than the state average at around $112,000.

While there are no medical facilities here there is a hospital 12 miles away in Woodland Park. There are numerous little touristy type of shops and restaurants which can make this a fun outing for a day or two. For those who are staying longer there are numerous outdoor activities to do such as: hiking, camping, horseback riding, nature walks, hunting, snow sports, and water sports like rafting, kayaking, and canoeing.

One of my favorite things about Cripple Creek is the way the town looks as if it's still the 1800s. While the interiors of the buildings have all been updated, the main street still looks as it did years ago. Tall narrow shops with varying colored store fronts line main street as do old brick buildings.
Pros
  • fun place to visit
  • outdoor adventure
Cons
  • gambling
  • tourists
Recommended for
  • Singles
  • Tourists
  • Country Lovers
  • Trendy & Stylish

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