Here are some fast facts about Steamboat Springs and Routt County: 

• Population (July 2009 survey): 12,180
• Population of Routt County (July 2009 survey): 23,989
• Population change since 2000 census: +24.1%
• Median resident age: 32.4 years
• Colorado median age: 34.3 years
• Median household income: $62,418
• Estimated per capita income: $36,403
• 350,000-400,000 Winter Visitors (average)
• November-April generates 25-30% of city sales tax revenues
• 250,000-300,000 Summer Visitors (average)
• Tourism estimated contribution to sales tax revenues: 35-40%
• Over 90% of local companies have 10 employees or less
• Average high temperature in January is 28-degrees
• Average high temperature in July is 82-degrees
• Record snowfall at Steamboat Ski Area: 489” in 2008

Fast Facts about the Steamboat Ski Area:

• Summit elevation: 10,568 ft
• Vertical rise: 3,668 ft
• Permitted acres: 2,965
• 165 named trails
• Trail classification: 14% beginner, 42% intermediate, 44% advanced
• Average annual snowfall: 349 inches
• Total chairlifts: 18
• Uphill capacity: 41,465 per hour