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Lake City, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Ouray County County
Lake City, CO
At a Glance
How Lake City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lake City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Lake City a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Lake City residents earn a median household income of $62,422 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $47,953. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 396 business establishments, including 63 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lake City is $409,300 , 45% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $480,006. Median rent is $965/month, with 22.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1981.
Safety & Crime
Lake City reports 296 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 22% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,182/100K.
Education
43.1% of adults in Lake City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (28% above the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lake City has an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 14.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.