Leadville, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Lake County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
2,634
Population
2,251/sq mi density
$83,875
Median Income
$58,613 per capita
$374,700
Home Value
$506,361 Zillow
$1,651
Median Rent
41.7% income on rent
35°F
Avg Temperature
38
Violent Crime/100K
875 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$83,875 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$374,700 home value, $1,651/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
38 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
61.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Leadville has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 35°F (2°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 13.5 inches. The area receives 156.9 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
17°F Jan (-8°C)
55°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 34.6°F |
| 36% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 10,117 ft (3,084 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,251/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.2473°N, 106.2935°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Lake County County |
| Nearest Airport | Eagle County Regional (EGE) 43 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 5.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 18.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | No Rating |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°F (-8°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 41°F (5°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 50°F (10°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| July | 55°F (13°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 53°F (12°C) | 1.9 in | Wettest |
| September | 47°F (8°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 37°F (3°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 17°F (-8°C) | 0.9 in |
Leadville has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 17°F in January to 55°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.9") and June the driest (0.8").