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Leadville and Twin Lakes are mountain communities whose people treasure their quality of life. Leadville stands at 10,152 feet above sea level, with views of two of the highest peaks in the state, Mt. Elbert and Mt. Massive. Over 75% of Lake County is public land, which makes for great hiking, biking and skiing. Everywhere you look there's a new valley to explore.

Downtown Leadville is a National Historic Landmark District with over 70 square blocks of buildings built between 1880 and 1905. The unincorporated village of Twin Lakes is located on the southern part of the county and is also a National Historic Site, a haven for those who love fishing and boating with incredible vistas.

All major highways in Lake County have been designated by the State of Colorado and the US Department of Transportation as the Top of Rockies National Scenic and Historic Byway. Highway 24 North is also the Tenth Mountain Division Memorial Highway.

There are interpretive signs at the entrance to Ski Cooper and Camp Hale. All highways are easily accessible year round and are in close proximity to six major ski areas. Vail and Breckenridge are 45 minutes away, Denver and Colorado Springs just two hours away, served by major airports.

The average number of days of sunshine is 310. Average snowfall annually is 200+ inches with snow on the ground from the end of October to mid May. A typical summer day is sunny, highs in the 70s with evening temperatures in the 40s. The humidity is low. Summer afternoon showers are brief. A typical winter day is sunny with highs in the mid 30s and lows in the single digits.

The population according to the 2000 census is 7812 in Lake County and 2821 in Leadville.

Education

• The Center-Preschool and Day Care operated by Lake
County School District, 719. 486.6920
• Lake County School District R-1 (K-12) phone
719.486.6800
• Colorado Mountain College, Timberline Campus, 2-year community College; 719.486.2015, www.coloradomtn.edu
• Colorado Outward Bound 719.486.2052
• High Mountain Institute 719.486.8200

Government

Lake County-Three member Board of Commissioners.
City- Statutory City: mayor and six council members

Business Assistance

Lake County is part of the upper Arkansas Area Enterprise Zone. Special state investment and tax credits may be available for businesses relocation into the county 719.486.2602

SPONSOR LISTINGS

Re/Max Aspen Leaf Realty
711 Harrison Ave. Unit A • Leadville, CO
719.486.1930 • 877.277.3653
aspenleaf@leadville.com
www.leadvillehomes.com • Our full time, experienced agents are ready to help anyone from the 1st time homebuyer to the seasoned Real Estate Investor. Available 7 days per week.

Keller Williams/Tom Driemeyer
6435 Hwy 82 • Twin Lakes, Co
970.389.6123 •
tdriemeyer@kw.com
www.rockymountaindreamhome.com
I have helped hundreds of people find their dreams in Twin Lakes, more than all other Realtors combined. Come discover what they found, call me today to schedule a tour.

United Country Alpine Realty
135 E. 13th St. • Leadville, CO
719.486.1866 • 800.600.5663
peri.solder@mountainhideaway.com
www.mountainhideaway.com • Full service Real Estate and Property Management. Open M-F 9-5, Sat 10-4 & Sun by apt. year round.