Laporte, CO

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 5/10
directions_run Walkability 3/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
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
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
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
2,123 332.4M (US)
Median Age
46.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
63.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
37.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$67,697 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
86.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
26 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
4.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$373,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$553 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,023 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
69.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Larimer County
3
Fort Collins-Loveland Metro Area
3
Colorado
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Larimer County
5
Fort Collins-Loveland Metro Area
5
Colorado
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 9 26
Feb 1 8 28
Mar 2 17 35
Apr 2 15 41
May 2 4 50
Jun 2 0 60
Jul 2 0 66
Aug 2 0 65
Sep 1 1 56
Oct 1 6 45
Nov 1 11 34
Dec 1 9 26

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 38% of residents leaning left and 56% leaning right.

Liberal (38%) (57%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 54%
Hillary Clinton 40%
Other 6%

Schools

Cache La Poudre Middle School
<1 miles, SW 3.2 star
Cache La Poudre Elementary School
<1 miles, S 2.3 star
Irish Elementary School
3 miles, S 1 star
Lincoln Middle School
3 miles, S 1.4 star

Colleges

IBMC College
8 miles, S 1.4 star
CollegeAmerica-Fort Collins
9 miles, S 1 star

Hospitals

Poudre Valley Hospital
6 miles, SE 5 star
McKee Medical Center
16 miles, S 3.2 star
Medical Center of the Rockies
17 miles, S 5 star

Airports

Laramie Regional Airport
54 miles, N 1 star
Denver International Airport
59 miles, S 5 star
Yampa Valley Airport
109 miles, W 1 star