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La Plata County, CO (shown in white) has 1,689.68 mi² of land area and 9.9 mi² of water resources. The county is bordered by:
The county's elevations range from a low of 5,961.3' to a high of 13,937', with a weighted average of 8,006.8' above sea level.
Temperatures range from average lows around 6.2°F to average highs around 86.3°F. A year-round daily temperature averages 45.1°F. Average annual precipation is 23.2". With these temperatures and precipation, the majority of the county scores as an 6A using the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (the standard by which gardeners and growers can determine which perennial plants are most likely to thrive in a location).
The estimated population of La Plata County is 56,790 with 23,962 households. These households are spread across 5 unique municipalties (not all shown).
