La Veta, CO
Living in La Veta
Bikeability49
Walkability91
Commute100
Public Transit48
Affordability82
Public Safety70
Airports7
Hospitals82
Colleges19
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools32
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
873Population+110 (2010–19)
50 y Median Age-8 (2010–19)
30%College-Educated-7% (2010–19)
57%Family Households+3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years14%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years37%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Black<1%
Caucasian88%
Hispanic or Latino8%
Multiracial3%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school4%
High school graduate29%
Some College37%
Bachelor's degree18%
Graduate degree12%
Households
Family household57%
Householder living alone39%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$33kMedian Household Income-$4.9k (2010–19)
84%Above Poverty-7% (2010–19)
15 mi Average Commute
89%Lived Here Last Year-6% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K38%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K12%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K3%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government10%
Private sector57%
Self-employed23%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation10%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Sales and office31%
Service20%
Commute
Car, truck, or van76%
Walked15%
Worked at home9%
Housing
$198kMedian Home Value+$9.7k (2010–19)
9%Built 2000 or Later
$506Median Monthly Rent+$407 (2010–19)
48%Owner-Occupied-10% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached73%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home23%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 197922%
Built 1960 to 19693%
Built 1950 to 19592%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier34%
Home Value
Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K16%
$100K to $149K16%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K26%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K14%
$400K to $499K2%
House Heating Type
Electricity16%
LP gas50%
Solar energy2%
Utility gas7%
Wood24%
Crime
Violent Crime in La Veta
United States45
Colorado43
Huerfano County36
Property Crime in La Veta
United States48
Colorado55
Huerfano County47
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (40%)(54%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton36%
Donald Trump57%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 20 | 0 | 9 |
| Feb | 25 | 0 | 9 |
| Mar | 35 | 1 | 14 |
| Apr | 43 | 1 | 10 |
| May | 52 | 1 | 2 |
| Jun | 60 | 1 | 0 |
| Jul | 65 | 2 | 0 |
| Aug | 63 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep | 56 | 1 | 0 |
| Oct | 45 | 1 | 4 |
| Nov | 32 | 1 | 8 |
| Dec | 21 | 1 | 10 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in La Veta
Inland Flooding39
Tornado6
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near La Veta, CO
Private Schools
Private Schools near La Veta, CO
Holy Trinity Academy
36 miles, SE
Grace Christian Center
37 miles, SE
Heritage Christian School Inc
37 miles, SE
Trinity Lutheran School
48 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near La Veta, CO
Colorado State University-Pueblo
60 miles, NE
Colorado College
93 miles, N
University of Colorado Colorado Springs
96 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near La Veta, CO
Spanish Peaks Regional Health Center
12 miles, NE
Mt San Rafael Hospital
37 miles, SE
San Luis Valley Health
48 miles, W
St Mary Corwin Med Ctr, Centura Health
54 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near La Veta, CO
Pueblo Memorial Airport
61 miles, NE
City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport
91 miles, N
Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport
126 miles, NW
Santa Fe Municipal Airport
144 miles, SW