La Plata County, CO
Living in La Plata County
Bikeability72
Walkability63
Commute75
Public Transit38
Affordability46
Public Safety75
Airports5
Hospitals89
Colleges8
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools54
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
56kPopulation+5.5k (2010–19)
40 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
44%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
60%Family Households-4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black<1%
Caucasian79%
Hispanic or Latino13%
Multiracial2%
Native American6%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school4%
High school graduate20%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree28%
Graduate degree17%
Households
Family household60%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone9%
Economy
$69kMedian Household Income+$12k (2010–19)
90%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
23 mi Average Commute
86%Lived Here Last Year+7% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K15%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K or more8%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector64%
Self-employed10%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation8%
Mgt, science, and arts43%
Sales and office22%
Service18%
Commute
Bicycle3%
Car, truck, or van81%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Walked6%
Worked at home9%
Housing
$396kMedian Home Value+$52k (2010–19)
26%Built 2000 or Later
$959Median Monthly Rent+$158 (2010–19)
55%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached64%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home13%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later5%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200918%
Built 1990 to 199922%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier6%
Home Value
Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K3%
$100K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K19%
$400K to $499K17%
$500K to $749K21%
$750K to $999K6%
$1M to $1.49M4%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke1%
Electricity16%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas24%
Solar energy1%
Utility gas48%
Wood9%
Crime
Violent Crime in La Plata County
United States45
Colorado43
Property Crime in La Plata County
United States48
Colorado55
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (50%)(44%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton50%
Donald Trump40%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26 | 2 | 18 |
| Feb | 29 | 2 | 17 |
| Mar | 36 | 2 | 11 |
| Apr | 44 | 1 | 5 |
| May | 52 | 1 | 0 |
| Jun | 61 | 1 | 0 |
| Jul | 67 | 2 | 0 |
| Aug | 65 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 58 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 47 | 2 | 1 |
| Nov | 35 | 2 | 10 |
| Dec | 27 | 2 | 16 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in La Plata County
Inland Flooding38
Tornado2
Blizzard3
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near La Plata County, CO
Private Schools
Private Schools near La Plata County, CO
Columbine Christian School
1 miles, N
St Columba School
2 miles, W
Children's House of Durango
2 miles, W
The Liberty School
4 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near La Plata County, CO
Fort Lewis College
2 miles, SW
Western Colorado University
101 miles, NE
Colorado Mesa University
130 miles, N
St John's College
155 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near La Plata County, CO
Animas Surgical Hospital, Llc
3 miles, SW
Mercy Regional Medical Center
4 miles, S
Southwest Memorial Hospital
41 miles, W
Pagosa Springs Medical Center
42 miles, E
Airports
Airports near La Plata County, CO
Durango-La Plata County Airport
11 miles, SE
Montrose Regional Airport
85 miles, N
Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport
99 miles, NE
Grand Junction Regional Airport
132 miles, N