At a Glance
Median Income
$50,975
$29,702 per capita
Home Value
$365,300
Zillow: $359,936
Violent Crime
517/100K
3,379/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
37.1%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
9.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.6%
11.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
330 sunny days/yr
How La Veta Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows La Veta's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is La Veta a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
La Veta residents earn a median household income of $50,975 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,702. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 116 business establishments, including 6 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in La Veta is $365,300 , 30% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $359,936. The cost of living index is 103.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Safety & Crime
La Veta reports 517 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 36% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,379/100K.
Education
37.1% of adults in La Veta hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(10% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
La Veta has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 13.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population751
Median Age68.4 yrs
Density548/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans18.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$50,975
Per Capita$29,702
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty9.5%
County GDP$126M
Avg Weekly Wage$781
Housing
C+
Home Value$365,300
Rent
Ownership79.6%
Zillow$359,936
Housing Units604
Rent Burden41.8%
Crime
F
Violent517/100K
Property3,379/100K
Health
Obesity25.6%
Diabetes7.6%
Smoking11.7%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death20,239/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain13.6 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation7,022 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+37.1%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+19.8%
School Score4.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 41% / D 56%
Commute12 min
Broadband62.1%
Internet Speed65 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in La Veta was built in 1972.
25.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is San Luis Valley Regional/Bergman Field (47 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.503 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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