Lake City, CO

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 5/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
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
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
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
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
474 332.4M (US)
Median Age
54.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
75.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
43.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$62,422 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
96.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
8 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
7.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$409,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$475 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$782 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
39.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Hinsdale 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

Hinsdale County
2
Colorado
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 18 15
Feb 1 19 19
Mar 2 21 26
Apr 1 14 35
May 1 4 44
Jun 1 0 52
Jul 2 0 58
Aug 3 0 57
Sep 2 0 49
Oct 2 6 40
Nov 1 17 28
Dec 1 19 16

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 36% of residents leaning left and 57% leaning right.

Liberal (36%) (58%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 58%
Hillary Clinton 33%
Other 9%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 3, CO State Senate District 5, CO State House District 58, CO
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Schools

Lake City Community School
<1 miles, N • 3.7 star
Ouray Senior High School
20 miles, NW • 4.1 star
Ouray Middle School
20 miles, NW • 3.7 star
Ouray Elementary School
20 miles, NW • 3.7 star
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Colleges

Western Colorado University
42 miles, NE • 1.9 star
Fort Lewis College
60 miles, SW • 1.9 star
Technical College of the Rockies
61 miles, N • 1.4 star
Adams State University
87 miles, SE • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Montrose Memorial Hospital
44 miles, N • 5 star
Rio Grande Hospital
57 miles, SE • 5 star
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Airports

Montrose Regional Airport
46 miles, N • 1 star
Durango-La Plata County Airport
65 miles, SW • 1 star
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