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Monte Vista
City in Colorado, United States
Overview
Monte Vista is a welcoming small town set in Colorado's scenic San Luis Valley, known for its wildlife refuge and relaxed pace of life. With stunning mountain views and a tight-knit community, it offers an authentic rural Colorado experience away from tourist crowds.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Colorado
Population
4,247
Time Zone
America/Denver
Coordinates
37.58°, -106.15°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
65
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
53
Traffic Safety
72
Food Safety
88
Monthly Cost
$2,000
Local Cost
$1,210
Local Income
$2,650
Cashless
78
English
99
Temperature
5.1°C
Summer Avg
16.8°C
Winter Avg
-6.2°C
Record High
32.6°C
Record Low
-30.8°C
Humidity
57%
Precipitation
422 mm
Internet Speed
249 Mbps
Upload
46 Mbps
Latency
15 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
25
Walk Score
25
Footways
50.0
Airport
ALS
Distance
29 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 6 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
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 68/100.
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