At a Glance
Median Rent
$826/mo
36.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
328/100K
5,033/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.5%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
66.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.5%
12.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Lazear Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lazear's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lazear a Good Place to Live?
F
1.4 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Lazear reports 328 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 14% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 5,033/100K.
Education
10.5% of adults in Lazear hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(69% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lazear has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°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.
Data Overview
People
Population164
Median Age23.9 yrs
Density103/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans96.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$30,053
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty66.7%
County GDP$1,203M
Avg Weekly Wage$920
Housing
Home Value
Rent$826
Ownership50.0%
Zillow$447,757
Housing Units44
Rent Burden36.1%
Crime
F
Violent328/100K
Property5,033/100K
Health
Obesity25.5%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking12.8%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death9,512/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain14.3 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation5,439 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.5%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 31%
Broadband50.0%
Internet Speed123 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Lazear was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Montrose Regional (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.467 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
22.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 123 Mbps.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
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