Silver Plume, Colorado is a small mountain town located in Clear Creek County. It has a population of around 260 people according to the last census. Despite its size, the town provides a number of public transportation options for residents and visitors alike. The Clear Creek Community Transit offers daily bus service between Silver Plume and nearby cities such as Georgetown, Black Hawk, Idaho Springs, and Central City. This makes it easy for commuters to get to work or school in neighboring towns without having to drive their own vehicle. For those wanting a more scenic ride, the Georgetown Loop Railroad runs through Silver Plume and offers a unique view of the surrounding area from an historic steam locomotive train car. Visitors can also take advantage of various tours that are available throughout the year which provide an interesting way to explore the area's history and natural landscape. Public transit is an important part of town life in Silver Plume, providing residents with essential access to employment, education, entertainment and services within surrounding communities.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Silver Plume takes 30.3 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Silver Plume get to work:
- 75.5% drive their own car alone
- 1.9% carpool with others
- 4.7% work from home
- 3.8% take mass transit