Lake County, CO

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 5/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
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
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
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
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
7,411 332.4M (US)
Median Age
36.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
53.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
46.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$93,655 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
86.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
29 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
15.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$401,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$503 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,387 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
55.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Breckenridge Urban Area
2
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

Breckenridge Urban Area
2
Colorado
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 18 19
Feb 1 19 20
Mar 1 24 27
Apr 1 21 34
May 1 8 44
Jun 1 1 52
Jul 2 0 58
Aug 2 0 56
Sep 1 2 49
Oct 1 10 39
Nov 1 19 27
Dec 1 19 19

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 54% of residents leaning left and 39% leaning right.

Liberal (55%) (39%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 38%
Hillary Clinton 51%
Other 11%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 7, CO State Senate District 4, CO State House District 13, CO
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Schools

High Mountain Institute
3 miles, N • 5 star
Lake County High School
4 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Lake County Intermediate School
4 miles, NE • 1 star
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Colleges

Western Colorado University
55 miles, SW • 1.9 star
Colorado Mountain College
57 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Colorado School of Mines
71 miles, E • 4.6 star
Empire Beauty School-Littleton
72 miles, E • 1 star
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Hospitals

Vail Health Hospital
30 miles, N • 4.1 star
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Airports

Eagle County Regional Airport
43 miles, N • 1.4 star
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