La Plata County is found in the state of Colorado. With a land mass of 1699 square miles, La Plata County is one of the larger counties in the state, while in terms of population it is near the top with 4,394 residents. La Plata County's population density of suburban makes it one of the least mostly populated areas in the state. The county's largest city is Durango, with a population of 31,754.

La Plata County is one of the more prosperous regions in the state. The median income for La Plata County residents is $40,153, putting the region in in the top half of all counties in Colorado. In keeping with this, the average home value in La Plata County is $176,308, slightly above the state average of $172,040.    Continued below...