La Veta, CO

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
751 332.4M (US)
Median Age
68.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
60.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
37.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$50,975 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
79.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
14 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$365,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$595 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$570 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
52.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Huerfano County
4
Colorado
4
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Huerfano County
5
Colorado
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 8 26
Feb 1 8 30
Mar 1 11 37
Apr 1 8 45
May 2 2 54
Jun 1 0 63
Jul 2 0 68
Aug 2 0 66
Sep 1 0 59
Oct 1 3 48
Nov 1 8 36
Dec 1 9 27

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 49% of residents leaning left and 47% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (49%) (47%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 52%
Hillary Clinton 41%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 3, CO State Senate District 35, CO State House District 47, CO
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Schools

La Veta Elementary School
<1 miles, SW • 2.8 star
La Veta Junior-Senior High School
<1 miles, S • 2.8 star
Peakview School
15 miles, E • 1.4 star
John Mall High School
15 miles, E • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Trinidad State Junior College
36 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Adams State University
48 miles, W • 1.9 star
Pueblo Community College
56 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Colorado State University-Pueblo
60 miles, NE • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Mt San Rafael Hospital
37 miles, SE • 5 star
San Luis Valley Health
48 miles, W • 4.1 star
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Airports

Pueblo Memorial Airport
61 miles, NE • 1 star
Santa Fe Municipal Airport
144 miles, SW • 1 star
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