Lake City 61 Average
Lake City Livability #221 ranked city in Colorado#16,421 ranked city in the USARanks better than 43% of areas
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Pros and Cons of Living in Lake City

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  • Health & Safety Health & Safety

    Earning a high health and safety score depends on factors such as good air quality and the availability of essential health facilities like hospitals, clinics, doctors, and fire stations.

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  • Amenities Amenities

    It appears that many amenities may not be conveniently situated within walking distance, potentially necessitating the use of a vehicle or public transit.

  • Commute Commute

    Commuters in this area may experience longer-than-average work commute times due to limited public transportation access.

  • Crime Crime

    High crime rates per 100,000 people are reported in this area, potentially indicating that it is an unsafe place to live. These statistics consider both violent and property offenses.

  • Employment Employment

    The combination of low income levels and high unemployment rates contributes to a low score in the employment category, which could make it challenging to secure well-paying jobs.

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      Lake City transportation information

      Statistic Lake City Colorado National
      Average one way commute8min25min26min
      Workers who drive to work69.7%75.2%76.4%
      Workers who carpool6.0%9.3%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit0.0%3.1%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle2.0%1.3%0.6%
      Workers who walk21.4%3.0%2.8%
      Working from home1.0%7.0%4.6%
      Source: The Lake City, CO data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).