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Leadville, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Lake County County
Leadville, CO
At a Glance
How Leadville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Leadville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Leadville a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Leadville residents earn a median household income of $83,875 , which is 12% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $58,613. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 293 business establishments, including 33 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Leadville is $374,700 , 33% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $492,943. Median rent is $1,651/month, with 41.7% 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 1938.
Safety & Crime
Leadville reports 287 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 24% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 969/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
61.9% of adults in Leadville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (84% above the national average). 97.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Leadville has an average annual temperature of 35°F (1°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 13.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.