Lake County, Colorado
Among the top 1% of US counties for lifestyle & connectivity.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 35% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 38% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade A, better than 90% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade C, better than 45% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade A+, better than 100% of US counties
- top 1% for park & nature access
- top 4% for amenities nearby
- bottom 1% for comfortable days
Lake County is a county in Colorado with about 7,403 residents. It grades A+ for lifestyle & connectivity and C for affordability. Standout strengths include park & nature access, amenities nearby, and school quality. It rates lower on annual snowfall and comfortable days.
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Climate
Mild summers · Harsh winters · Dry · Heavy snow
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Precipitation 1.6 in1.1 in
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Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$79k86th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$54kbetter than 13% of US counties
Home Value$331k90th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$2kbetter than 4% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 18% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.47%better than 89% of US counties
Income Tax4.40%better than 67% of US counties
Sales Tax7.81%better than 40% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden8.94%better than 62% of US counties
Unemployment2.4%better than 89% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)17°F9th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)56°F0th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation15.3 in7th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall174.9 inbetter than 1% of US counties
Sunny Days283 daysbetter than 92% of US counties
Summer Humidity48°Fbetter than 93% of US counties
Comfortable Days2 daysbetter than 1% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk5.7better than 92% of US counties
School Quality100.0better than 96% of US counties
Violent Crime662/100kbetter than 58% of US counties
Property Crime675/100kbetter than 63% of US counties
Community
Population7,40316th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age36.816th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.4268th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.1391st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningD+218th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)60.5%24th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)0.1%8th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)30.6%90th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.3%30th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)8.4%92nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time30 minbetter than 18% of US counties
Walkability7.1/20better than 76% of US counties
Airport Distance100 mibetter than 49% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access87.1%better than 74% of US counties
Amenities Nearby22.96better than 96% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 99% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Lake County an affordable place to live?
- Lake County is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $54k, better than 13% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Lake County?
- The median home value in Lake County is $331k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Lake County?
- Median household income in Lake County is $79k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Lake County?
- Median gross rent in Lake County is $2k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Lake County safe?
- Lake County is about average for safety comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 662/100k (better than 58%). Property crime is 675/100k.
- What is the weather like in Lake County?
- Lake County averages 56°F in July and 17°F in January, with 15.3 in of annual precipitation and about 283 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Lake County?
- Public-school quality in Lake County is above average, scoring better than 96% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Lake County?
- The average one-way commute in Lake County is 30 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)