Platteville, CO

Full City Profile · Colorado · Weld County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,924 Population 870/sq mi density
$87,642 Median Income $34,261 per capita
$376,600 Home Value $521,213 Zillow
$1,669 Median Rent 32.5% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
103 Violent Crime/100K 1,027 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$87,642 median income, 7.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$376,600 home value, $1,669/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
103 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Platteville, CO

At a Glance

Median Income
$87,642
17% above
$34,261 per capita
Home Value
$376,600
34% above
Zillow: $521,213
Median Rent
$1,669/mo
44% above
32.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
103/100K
73% below
1,027/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.9%
44% below
81.5% high school+
Unemployment
7.8%
117% above
6.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.1%
6% above
12.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

How Platteville Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Platteville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
117%
Home Value
134%
Rent
144%
Poverty
51%
Bachelor's
56%
Unemployment
217%
Crime
27%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Platteville a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Platteville residents earn a median household income of $87,642 , which is 17% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,261. The unemployment rate stands at 7.8% (117% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,567 business establishments, including 544 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Platteville is $376,600 , 34% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $521,213. Median rent is $1,669/month, with 32.5% 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 1990.

Safety & Crime

Platteville reports 103 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 73% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,027/100K.

Education

18.9% of adults in Platteville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (44% below the national average). 81.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Platteville has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.2 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.

Data Overview

People

Population2,924
Median Age34.0 yrs
Density870/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born8.2%
Veterans5.8%

Economy

B+
Median Income$87,642
Per Capita$34,261
Unemployment7.8%
Poverty6.3%
County GDP$29,473M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,277

Housing

A
Home Value$376,600
Rent$1,669
Ownership88.4%
Zillow$521,213
Housing Units1,030
Rent Burden32.5%

Crime

F
Violent103/100K
Property1,027/100K

Health

Obesity34.1%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking12.6%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death6,882/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain15.2 in/yr
AQI54 (Moderate)
Elevation4,804 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+18.9%
High School+81.5%
Graduate+2.9%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 38%
Commute35 min
Broadband93.6%
Internet Speed86 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries19

Did You Know?

Platteville was founded in 1871.
The median home in Platteville was built in 1990.
The nearest airport is Northern Colorado Regional (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.1% of the population has a disability.
There are 544 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 44 fatal vehicle crashes.