Community
Jefferson County (Jeffco) is located on the western edge
of metropolitan Denver and offers a diversified geographical
setting from urban and rural lifestyles, to thriving mountain
communities in the majestic Rocky Mountains. Just minutes
from downtown Denver, Jefferson County enjoys easy access
to all major aerial highways. Jefferson County is
the state’s second most populated county and is home
to one-in-eight Colorado residents.
At a glance, Jefferson County is comprised of 773 square
miles
POPULATION: 532,723 with approximately 210,000 households
MEDIAN AGE: 38
CLIMATE :
Days of sunshine: 252 days
Annual snowfall: 60.3 inches
Annual precipitation: 15.4 inches
Hottest month July – average temp 74
Coldest Month January - average temp 30
The region is based upon its geographic identity, which
can best be describes as west of the Mile High City and
close to the foothills. With a friendly business
environment and an unmatched quality of life, Jefferson
County is a premier tourist area. As a tourist destination,
Jefferson County has several advantages,
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Located in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains.
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Minutes away from metro Denver.
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Over 52,000 acres of open space – easy access
to nature’s beauty
Jefferson County is located
CITIES & TOWNS
City of Arvada
Over a century of change,
yet Arvada maintains its cherished hometown feel. From
rich historical culture to shared community pride, Arvada
combines the luxuries of today with the best of the past. Quiet
neighborhoods, a diverse business mix, and the restoration
of historic landmarks keep this metro enclave vibrant and
healthy.
Arvada’s mild climate, low humidity and 300 days
of sunshine are ideal for a healthy lifestyle. Arvada
residents enjoy beautiful views of mountains, lakes and
valleys with easy access to mountain recreation and activities.
Within the city limits: 87 parks sites and 69 neighborhood
parks – 1,500 + acres of designated parks and sports
complex land. 2,100 +acres of open space and trail
corridor areas for hiking, jogging and bicycling. The
extraordinary parks and trail system link downtown Denver
to the foothills, as well as offer easy access to mountain
recreation and other activities.
Square miles 35
Population 103,400
Households 39,301
Median Age 37.2
Labor Force 58,899
Evergreen Area
Evergreen is cradled in the Rocky Mountains at about
7,000 feet elevation and just 30 miles west of Denver. It
sprawls from the flanks of 14,260 –foot Mount Evans
on the west, to the edge of the high plains on the east;
from it sister communities of Conifer and Aspen Park on
the south, to Genesee and Lookout Mountain on the north. Evergreen
is a place where the city and mountain living come together –to
a place where elk and buffalo roam. The best things in
life thrive in this quaint mountain locale – friendly
people, beautiful mountain vistas, thick pine forests,
wildlife, an abundance of recreational, social and business
opportunities and housing. While the area offers
a unique mountain lifestyle, the amenities of a nearby
metropolitan Denver are close by.
Square miles 130
Population
Households 30,000
Median Age
Labor Force
City of Golden – 911 10th St. 303-384-8000 www.cityofgolden.net
historical, river adventures, coors brewery
Golden attracts approximately 2.5 million visitorS each
year because there is so much to do in this
Square miles
Population 18,955
Households
Median Age
Median Home Price
Stroll through the Victoria Gardens at the Astor House
Museum for a refreshing look at the past. Or snuggle up
in one of the five cabins for year round enjoyment at the
Golden Gate Canyon State Park parks.state.co.us
City
of Lakewood www.lakewood.org
Ideally
situated between downtown Denver and the foothills of the
Rockies, Lakewood is Colorado’s fourth largest
city. Lakewood is a pro-business community with a strong
entrepreneurial spirit and great cultural diversity. One
of its biggest attractions is its quality of life.
Square
miles 45
Population 144,542
Households 60,531
Median Age 36.5
Median Home Price $246,500
Lakewood
maintains more parks and facilities per capita than any
other city of comparable size in Colorado. Lakewood
has dedicated more than 7,000 acres to parkland with over
80 miles of hiking and biking trails.
Town of Morrison - www.town.morrison.co.us
321 Highway 8
303-697-8749
Wheat Ridge - www.ci.wheatridge.co.us
7500 W. 29th Ave. 303-234-5900
Wheat Ridge, Colorado, is a great place to live, learn,
work and play. Wheat Ridge has a population of approximately
33,000 and is located in the Denver Metro area. Wheat Ridge
is bordered by Denver, Mountain View, Lakeside, Arvada,
Lakewood and Golden. The City is a 10-minute drive to downtown
Denver and approximately 15 minutes to the Foothills. Wheat
Ridge enjoys a canopy of mature trees, large residential
lots, and a fantastic parks and trail system that features
a beautiful greenbelt.
EDUCATION
Jefferson County Public Schools
Jeffco Public Schools is the educational home of more than
84,000 of Colorado 's finest students. Step inside one
of our 148 schools and you will see a staff dedicated to
building a bright future for every student. The school
district is the largest in Colorado offering a variety
of learning opportunities to meet the diverse needs of
the students.. In addition, to the129 neighborhood schools,
Jeffco R1 has nine option schools which have a special
educational focus and 12 charter schools operated by community
groups.
Colorado School of
Mines
Founded in 1874, Colorado School of Mines was established
to serve the needs of the local mining industry. Today,
the School has an international reputation for excellence
in both engineering education and the applied sciences
with special expertise in the development and stewardship
of the Earth's resources.
www.mines.edu
1600 Arapahoe Street, Golden
(303) 273-3295
Red Rocks Community
College
Located at the foot of the Rocky Mountains in Lakewood,
Colorado, Red Rocks Community College offers more than
150 programs and 650 courses leading to two-year degrees
or professional certificates.
Red Rocks has campuses in Lakewood and Arvada. Courses
are delivered in formats from traditional classroom to
online to self-paced and weekend classes.
Rocky Mountain College of
Art & Design(RMCAD)
is located on twenty-three wooded acres at the foot of
the Rocky Mountains in Lakewood, Colorado, in the west-central
part of metropolitan Denver. RMCAD's unique, intimately-scaled
campus includes eighteen historical buildings built in
a variety of 20th century architectural styles. The campus
has six Macintosh and Windows NT computer labs that are
connected to print centers, and are designed for multi-use
by all departments with specific labs designated for 3-D
computer animation, video and sound, multimedia, computer-aided
drafting, and advanced special effects.
WarrenTech
The mission of WarrenTech is to prepare students for the changing workplace.
The faculty and staff at WararenTech are committed to providing quality training
in a variety of job-specific skills, related to problem-solving techniques and
professional work ethics. The instruction is appropriate for the student and
directly applicable to employment, further job training or post secondary education.
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