Lake City
Town in Hinsdale County, Colorado
Lake City is a town in Hinsdale County, Colorado, with 432 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 8,661 ft (2,640 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Cathedral, 15.8 miles E.
- 432residents (2020 Census)
- 8,661 ftelevation · 2,640 m
- 0.8 sq miland area · 2.2 km²
- 519 / sq mipopulation density
- 81235ZIP code
About Lake City
Lake City is a statutory town that is the county seat of, the most populous community in, and the only incorporated municipality in Hinsdale County, Colorado, United States. The population was 432 at the 2020 census. It is located in the San Juan Mountains in a valley formed by the convergence of Henson Creek and the headwaters of the Lake Fork of the Gunnison River about seven miles (11 km) east of Uncompahgre Peak, a Colorado fourteener.
Lake City is named after nearby Lake San Cristobal.
This area lies at the southern end of the Colorado Mineral Belt and when rich mineral deposits were discovered the native population was pushed from their tribal lands and the town of Lake City was incorporated in 1873.
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Living in Lake City
- Median household income
- $61,919
- Median home value
- $428,600
- Median rent
- $1,180/mo
- Median age
- 47.3
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Lake City had 432 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 432 |
|---|---|
| Density | 519 per sq mi (201 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Lake City at a glance
| State | Colorado (CO) |
|---|---|
| County | Hinsdale County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 432 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.83 sq mi (2.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km²) |
| Elevation | 8,661 ft (2,640 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.0231° N, 107.3113° W |
| ZIP code | 81235 |
| Official website | townoflakecity.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0842330 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Lake City
- Cathedral15.8 mi E
- Ouray19.7 mi W
- Portland21.4 mi W
- Silverton24.2 mi SW
- City of Creede24.3 mi SE
- Ridgway25.8 mi W
- Loghill Village28.0 mi NW
- Telluride28.2 mi W
- Mountain Village30.4 mi W
- Ophir30.6 mi W
- Colona33.0 mi NW
- Gunnison41.9 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Lake City
What county is Lake City in?
Lake City is in Hinsdale County, Colorado.
What is the population of Lake City, CO?
432 people lived in Lake City at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Lake City, CO?
The ZIP code of Lake City is 81235.
What is the elevation of Lake City?
8,661 feet (2,640 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Lake City?
Cathedral (15.8 mi), Ouray (19.7 mi), Portland (21.4 mi), Silverton (24.2 mi), City of Creede (24.3 mi).
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