La Veta
Town in Huerfano County, Colorado
La Veta is a town in Huerfano County, Colorado, with 862 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 7,037 ft (2,145 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Cuchara, 11.4 miles SW.
- 862residents (2020 Census)
- 7,037 ftelevation · 2,145 m
- 1.4 sq miland area · 3.5 km²
- 631 / sq mipopulation density
- 81055ZIP code
About La Veta
La Veta ( lə-VEE-tə, Spanish for "the vein") is a statutory town in Huerfano County, Colorado, United States. La Veta sits at the base of the Spanish Peaks on the Highway of Legends National Scenic Byway. The town population was 862 as of the 2020 United States census.
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Living in La Veta
- Median household income
- $52,804
- Median home value
- $389,300
- Median rent
- $696/mo
- Median age
- 68.7
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La Veta had 862 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 862 |
|---|---|
| Density | 631 per sq mi (244 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
La Veta at a glance
| State | Colorado (CO) |
|---|---|
| County | Huerfano County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 862 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.37 sq mi (3.5 km²) |
| Elevation | 7,037 ft (2,145 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.5086° N, 105.0085° W |
| ZIP code | 81055 |
| Official website | townoflaveta-co.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0844100 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near La Veta
- Cuchara11.4 mi SW
- Walsenburg15.0 mi NE
- Aguilar20.7 mi E
- Lynn20.9 mi E
- Gardner21.2 mi NW
- Fort Garland24.0 mi W
- Stonewall Gap24.1 mi S
- Weston26.2 mi S
- Blanca28.1 mi W
- Rye28.8 mi N
- Segundo30.5 mi SE
- San Luis31.1 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about La Veta
What county is La Veta in?
La Veta is in Huerfano County, Colorado.
What is the population of La Veta, CO?
862 people lived in La Veta at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of La Veta, CO?
The ZIP code of La Veta is 81055.
What is the elevation of La Veta?
7,037 feet (2,145 m) above sea level.
What towns are near La Veta?
Cuchara (11.4 mi), Walsenburg (15.0 mi), Aguilar (20.7 mi), Lynn (20.9 mi), Gardner (21.2 mi).
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