Leadville, CO

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 6/10
directions_run Walkability 3/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 6/10
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
Moderately Bikeable. Biking is possible but may be limited by inconsistent infrastructure, traffic conditions, or distance to amenities.
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
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
2,634 332.4M (US)
Median Age
38.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
31.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
61.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$83,875 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
81.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
29 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
17.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$374,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$206 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,398 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
60.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Lake County
2
Breckenridge Urban Area
2
Colorado
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Lake County
2
Breckenridge Urban Area
2
Colorado
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 18 19
Feb 1 20 21
Mar 1 24 27
Apr 2 21 34
May 1 8 44
Jun 1 1 53
Jul 2 0 58
Aug 2 0 57
Sep 1 2 49
Oct 1 11 39
Nov 1 20 28
Dec 1 20 20

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 53% of residents leaning left and 40% leaning right.

Liberal (54%) (40%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 40%
Hillary Clinton 49%
Other 11%

Related Legislative Districts

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

Lake County High School
<1 miles, W • 1.4 star
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Colleges

Western Colorado University
59 miles, SW • 1.9 star
Colorado Mountain College
59 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Colorado School of Mines
67 miles, E • 4.6 star
Empire Beauty School-Littleton
68 miles, E • 1 star
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Hospitals

Vail Health Hospital
28 miles, N • 4.1 star
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Airports

Eagle County Regional Airport
43 miles, NW • 1.4 star
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