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La Veta, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Costilla County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
751
Population
548/sq mi density
$50,975
Median Income
$29,702 per capita
$365,300
Home Value
$359,936 Zillow
46°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
517
Violent Crime/100K
3,379 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$50,975 median income, 2.0% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.6 / 5.0
$365,300 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
517 violent crimes/100K (36% above avg)
B+
Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.1% bachelor's degree or higher
La Veta experiences four distinct seasons with 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. The area receives 51.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 45.9°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,022 ft (2,140 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 548/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.5086°N, 105.0085°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Costilla County County |
| Nearest Airport | San Luis Valley Regional/Bergman Field (ALS) 47 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 6.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 96.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 0.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Volcano | No Rating |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 1.3 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.6 in | Wettest |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
La Veta has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 26°F in December to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.6") and January the driest (0.4").