Lake County, CO
Living in Lake County
Bikeability35
Walkability37
Commute26
Public Transit13
Affordability65
Public Safety80
Airports18
Hospitals81
Colleges48
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools36
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
7.8kPopulation+712 (2010–19)
37 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
32%College-Educated+11% (2010–19)
57%Family Households+1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years33%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over3%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black<1%
Caucasian64%
Hispanic or Latino32%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Education
Less than high school16%
High school graduate26%
Some College26%
Bachelor's degree24%
Graduate degree9%
Households
Family household57%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone16%
Economy
$51kMedian Household Income+$9.5k (2010–19)
87%Above Poverty+4% (2010–19)
34 mi Average Commute
84%Lived Here Last Year+5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K25%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector68%
Self-employed10%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance17%
Factory and transportation8%
Mgt, science, and arts36%
Military<1%
Sales and office23%
Service16%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van87%
Walked3%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$232kMedian Home Value+$64k (2010–19)
15%Built 2000 or Later
$837Median Monthly Rent+$163 (2010–19)
47%Owner-Occupied+3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached72%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home13%
Boat, RV, etc1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier30%
Home Value
Less than $50K10%
$50K to $99K6%
$100K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K18%
$250K to $299K13%
$300K to $399K18%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K7%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more2%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity18%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas14%
Utility gas55%
Wood8%
Crime
Violent Crime in Lake County
United States45
Colorado43
Property Crime in Lake County
United States48
Colorado55
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (55%)(38%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton51%
Donald Trump40%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 20 | 1 | 18 |
| Feb | 21 | 1 | 19 |
| Mar | 28 | 1 | 23 |
| Apr | 35 | 1 | 20 |
| May | 45 | 1 | 8 |
| Jun | 53 | 1 | 1 |
| Jul | 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Aug | 57 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep | 50 | 1 | 2 |
| Oct | 40 | 1 | 10 |
| Nov | 28 | 1 | 19 |
| Dec | 20 | 1 | 19 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Lake County
Inland Flooding21
Tornado2
Blizzard2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Lake County, CO
Private Schools
Private Schools near Lake County, CO
High Mountain Institute
3 miles, NW
Bristlecone Montessori School
16 miles, E
The Link School
23 miles, S
Darren Patterson Christian Academy
28 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Lake County, CO
Western Colorado University
55 miles, SW
Colorado School of Mines
71 miles, NE
Taft University System
74 miles, NE
Colorado Christian University
76 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Lake County, CO
St Vincent General Hospital District
4 miles, NE
Aspen Valley Hospital
26 miles, W
St Anthony Summit Medical Center
29 miles, NE
Vail Health Hospital
30 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Lake County, CO
Aspen-Pitkin County Airport-Sardy Field
28 miles, W
Eagle County Regional Airport
43 miles, NW
Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport
56 miles, SW
City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport
93 miles, E