What are the schools like in Platteville, CO?

Platteville is served primarily by Weld County Reorganized School District No. Re-1. The district operates 3 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.4:1.

What is the median household income in Platteville?

The median household income in Platteville, CO is $76,406 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 8.7%.

What is the weather like in Platteville, CO?

Platteville has an average high temperature of 44.5°F in January and 90.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 14.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 34.9 inches.

Platteville, CO Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Platteville, CO affordable or expensive?

Platteville's cost of living index is 96, where 100 represents the national average. This means Platteville is 4% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $340,100 and the median rent is $1,333 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Platteville, CO?

Platteville has a violent crime rate of 77.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1001.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Platteville, CO a Good Place to Live?

Platteville is a small town of 2,917 in Colorado, with a median household income of $76,406 and a 8.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is 4% below the national average.

Strengths: Platteville stands out for an affordable cost of living, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-).

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Platteville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Platteville city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 96.0

Platteville's overall cost of living index is 96.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Platteville costs roughly 4% less than the average American city.

Metric	Platteville, CO	National Avg
Median Home Value	$340,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,333	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	85.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$76,406	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Platteville's violent crime rate is 77.0 per 100,000 residents — 80% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

77.0 /100k

Property Crime

1001.5 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Platteville is served primarily by Weld County Reorganized School District No. Re-1. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.4:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Platteville, CO	National Avg
School District	Weld County Reorganized School District No. Re-1	—
Elementary Schools	3	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	15.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	78.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Platteville sees average highs of 44.5°F in January and 90.8°F in July, with 14.4 inches of annual precipitation and 34.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Platteville, CO
Average High — January	44.5°F
Average High — July	90.8°F
Annual Precipitation	14.4"
Annual Snowfall	34.9"

Demographics

Metric	Platteville, CO	National Avg
Population	2,917	—
Median Age	34.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	8.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	31.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	74.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	20.9%	18.9%
Asian	0.3%	6.3%
Under 18	20.7%	22.2%
65 and over	14.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Gilcrest, CO 5 mi Milliken, CO 6 mi Firestone, CO 8 mi Berthoud, CO 8 mi Mead, CO 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Platteville

Platteville, CO is covered by 1 ZIP code:

80651

Platteville vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Platteville, CO affordable or expensive?

Platteville's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average. That makes Platteville roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $340,100 and median rent is $1,333/month.

What is the crime rate in Platteville, CO?

Platteville's violent crime rate is 77.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1001.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Platteville?

Public schools in Platteville are operated by Weld County Reorganized School District No. Re-1. The district has 3 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.4:1. 15.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Platteville, CO a good place to live?

Platteville, CO has a population of 2,917, a median household income of $76,406, and an unemployment rate of 8.7%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Platteville?

Platteville averages 44.5°F in January and 90.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 14.4 inches with about 34.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Platteville?

Platteville, CO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 80651.

What is the population of Platteville?

The population of Platteville, Colorado is 2,917 with a median age of 34.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Platteville?

Key numbers for living in Platteville: cost of living index 96 (100 = US average), median home $340,100, median household income $76,406, crime index 31 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Platteville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.