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Leadville, CO

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Population
2,668
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
10,155 ft
Median Home Value
$447,600
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,195/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$86,350
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in ColoradoPopulation rankingHighest population places in ColoradoNearest larger communityGolden, Colorado67 miles away · 20,390 residents.

About Leadville

Leadville is a statutory city and the county seat of Lake County, Colorado, situated at an elevation of 10,119 feet. Famed as the highest incorporated city in the United States, surrounded by Mount Elbert and Mount Massive, the historic silver-mining community of approximately 2,620 is served by Lake County School District R-1 for public education.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Drought Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Heat-Wave Risk IndexA+100.0rating

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