Leadville, CO

Leadville, Colorado

Leadville, Colorado, in Lake county, is 71 miles SW of Lakewood, Colorado (center to center) and 77 miles SW of Denver, Colorado. There are an estimated 2,821 people in the city.

The People and Families of Leadville

In Leadville, about 46% of adults are married. Though there are lots of families, Leadville isn't one of those places where everyone is married. Single people can feel at home there.

Males represent a higher percentage of the population in the city than in most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Leadville had a median family income of $44,444. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in Leadville.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($2,100) in Leadville. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.

Leadville Housing

Approximately 60% of housing in Leadville is owner-occupied. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Dwellings tend to be older, with average home age more advanced in Leadville than you'll find in other cities. Living the single life? Just starting out? Well, you can likely find a small apartment rental in the city.

Commuting

In Leadville, 85% of commuters drive to work. Leadville is not so congested and car-oriented that lots of people can't get around on foot or by bike. One way to meet people in the city is to try the public transportation system.

High Points

Leadville strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Colorado):

Category	Trophy
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 4%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 12%
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 14%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 17%

Comparative Profile of Leadville, CO

Comparing Leadville to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Colorado (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
People Living Alone
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
Housing Recently Built

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Leadville Almanac

Leadville Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Leadville Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Leadville, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Leadville Public Libraries

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Leadville Hospitals

ST VINCENT GENERAL HOSPITAL DISTRICT - CAH
(Government - Hospital District or Authority)
822 W 4TH STREET
(719) 486-0230
Emergency Service: Yes

Leadville High Schools (2004)

LAKE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
1000 WEST 4TH STREET
719-486-6950
Serves 312 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 14.1

Leadville Colleges

(List of All Colorado Colleges)

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