Platteville, CO is a small town in Weld County that has a population of approximately 5,100 according to the U.S. Census Bureau. It is known for its rural charm and outdoor activities such as hiking, camping, biking, and fishing. Despite its small size, Platteville offers its residents an excellent quality of life with access to top-notch education, health care services, shopping opportunities, cultural attractions and plenty of recreation activities. According to BestPlaces rankings, Platteville ranks highly in many categories including Cost of Living at #5 out of 11 places compared; Education with #3 out of 11 places compared; Employment (#1 out of 11); Housing (#2 out of 11) and the Weather (#6 out of 11). All in all, Platteville is an excellent place to live with great schools and plenty to do both indoors and outdoors.
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