La Plata County, CO

Quality of Life
What is quality of life? Everything that makes a place worth calling home. From top-rated educational choices to award winning health care, we have it all.
From diverse landscapes to superb arts and culture, La Plata County draws national attention as one of the best places to live. Learn all of the reasons you should move to La Plata County today.
Quick Stats
Poverty Rate 9.6%
Population 55,101
1.16% Growth
Median Age 39.7
Median Property Value $375,400
5.24% Growth
Median Household Income $62,533
1.01% Growth
Number of Employees 29,184
2.05% Growth
Amazing Outdoors

Our beautiful outdoor spaces bring people to La Plata County and are the reason people stay for a lifetime.
Events and Entertainment

There is no shortage of events, life music, entertainment, and family-friendly happenings to participate in.
Welcoming Community

Whether you’ve been here for an hour or 10 years, the community will make you feel right at home.
Data from 2017 Census Bureau