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La Plata County
City in Colorado, United States
Overview
La Plata County in southwest Colorado is best known for its scenic mountains, historic towns, and lively outdoor culture. Anchored by the lively city of Durango, it offers access to world-class hiking, biking, and the iconic Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad. The county blends old west charm with modern Colorado living.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Colorado
Population
55,638
Time Zone
America/Denver
Coordinates
37.29°, -107.84°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
80
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$2,900
Local Cost
$1,910
Local Income
$3,300
Cashless
80
English
100
Temperature
4.9°C
Summer Avg
16.7°C
Winter Avg
-6.5°C
Record High
32.2°C
Record Low
-30.2°C
Humidity
57%
Precipitation
513 mm
Internet Speed
315 Mbps
Upload
29 Mbps
Latency
22 ms
City Vibrancy
5
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
1
Parks
4
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
AMK
Distance
10 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 32 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 75/100.
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