Colorado
Lake City is a small town in Colorado with a population of 474. Residents earn $62,422 per year, which is 17% below the national average.
Based on current data, Lake City receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Lake City offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Lake City is $62,422, 17% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 7 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Lake City is $409,300, 45% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $965 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. The price-to-income ratio of 6.6x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Educational attainment is solid, with 43.1% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 100.0% have completed high school. School test scores average 3.9/10, below typical benchmarks.
Lake City has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F. Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 14.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 96.7% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.3% |
| 75% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $62,422 |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $47,953 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $964 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $110,591 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 396 |
| County GDP | $309M |
| Restaurants | 63 |
| Healthcare | 18 |
| Retail | 43 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,309 |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.05% |
| Commute Time | 7.1 min |
| Work from Home | 15.7% |
| Census Median | $409,300 |
| 45% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $480,006 |
| Census Median Rent | $965 |
| 17% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,017 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,024 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,343 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,714 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,106 |
| Owner-Occupied | 78.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,309 |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.05% |
| Obesity | 23.7% |
| 26% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 6.3% |
| Heart Disease | 4.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 23.6% |
| Asthma | 10.9% |
| COPD | 4.1% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 12.8% |
| Depression | 23.4% |
| Mental Distress | 15.8% |
| Physical Distress | 10.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 82.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 70.4% |
| Premature Death | 4,077/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 60.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 18 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Annual Average | 40.3°F |
| 25% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 14.3 inches |
| 62% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 8,863 ft (2,701 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 571/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.0216°N, 107.3107°W |
| County FIPS | 08091 |
Winner: Democrat by 21.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 43.1% |
| 28% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 100.0% |
| School Test Score | 3.89 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 571/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.8 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 3 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 3 |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 18 |
| Restaurants | 63 |
| Retail Stores | 43 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 7.1 min |
| Work from Home | 15.7% |