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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.
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.
In 2000, Leadville had a median family income of $44,444. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in Leadville.
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.
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.
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.
Leadville strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Colorado):
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| 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% | |
Comparing Leadville to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Colorado (State):
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
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