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Leadville, CO
City in Lake County, Colorado.
Population
2,620
Land area
1.2sq mi
People per sq mi
2,233
ZIP codes
0
Leadville and its ZIP codes
Leadville at a glance
- Leadville is about 39 times as dense as Colorado as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $86,350 a year, 10% less than the Colorado figure of $95,470.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $447,600 (17% below Colorado) and median rent is $1,195 a month.
Local data for Leadville, CO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Leadville, CO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$86,350
Poverty rate
13.5%
Median home value
$447,600
Median rent
$1,195/mo
Homeownership
68.1%
Bachelor's or higher
64.6%
Median age
38.4
Average commute
25.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (389), Mexican Americans (302), Irish Americans (238).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lake County. PPP loans are for Leadville.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Aug 2026, +0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$63,930
2,963 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,221
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$30.4M
FY 2026, $4,088 per person
How people get to work
Leadville, CO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone59.2%
- Carpooled9.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked9.0%
- Bicycle9.7%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home12.8%
Average one-way commute: 25.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Leadville, CO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
491
Countywide, mostly winter storm
Flood insurance policies
8
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
71° / 5°F
13.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Leadville, CO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
22.7%
U.S. 33.3% -10.6 pts
Diabetes
7.0%
U.S. 12.1% -5.1 pts
Smoking
9.0%
U.S. 12.8% -3.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.1%
U.S. 11.1% -2.0 pts
Cities near Leadville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Leadville NorthCensus-designated place | 0.9 mi | 2.4 |
| Twin LakesCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 6.7 |
| AlmaTown | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| FairplayTown | 16 mi | 1.1 |
| Copper MountainCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 32.1 |
| Red CliffTown | 19 mi | 0.2 |
| Blue RiverTown | 19 mi | 2.4 |
| NorrieCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.2 |
| BreckenridgeTown | 22 mi | 6 |
| MinturnTown | 22 mi | 8 |
| FriscoTown | 25 mi | 1.7 |
| FulfordCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 0.2 |
| VailTown | 27 mi | 4.7 |
| AspenCity | 29 mi | 3.9 |
| DillonTown | 29 mi | 1.5 |
| Buena VistaTown | 30 mi | 3.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Leadville, CO in?
- Leadville is in Lake County, Colorado.
- What is the population of Leadville, CO?
- About 2,620 people live in Leadville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Leadville?
- Nearby places include Leadville North (0.9 mi), Twin Lakes (10 mi), Alma (13 mi), Fairplay (16 mi), Copper Mountain (17 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023