La Veta, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Costilla County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
751
Population
548/sq mi density
$50,975
Median Income
$29,702 per capita
$365,300
Home Value
$375,972 Zillow
52°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$50,975 median income, 4.9% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.6 / 5.0
$365,300 home value, /mo rent
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 52°F (11°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.9 inches. The area receives 104.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 51.6°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
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
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 | 34°F (1°C) | 0.8 in | |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 1.8 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 1.6 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 71°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 53°F (11°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
La Veta has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 33°F in December to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.1") and November the driest (0.7").