Boulder, Colorado
Boulder, home of the University of Colorado, sits on the foothills of the Rocky Mountains.
- Climate
- The weather is generally sunny and dry, with a relatively mild climate most of the year. Snowfalls in winter can be heavy.
- Cultural Attractions
- Since 1958, the University of Colorado has hosted the Colorado Shakespeare Festival.
- Economy
- The University of Colorado, IBM, and Sun Microsystems are the largest employers in the city.
- Fun Fact
- The city has the highest number of used book stores per capita in the country.
- Recreation
- Biking, hiking, and mountain sports are all popular pastimes in Boulder.
Location Details
| Weather | |
|---|---|
| Average January high/low temperature (?) | 37.37 ° / 3.6 ° |
| Average July high/low temperature (?) | 81.46 ° / 49.6 ° |
| Precipitation (?) | 12.58 in. /yr. |
| % Sunny days per year (?) | 32 % |
| Index score for various storm types (lower is better) (?) | 20 |
| Index score for air quality (lower is better) (?) | 92 |
| Cost of Living | |
| Median home price (?) | $ 376,250 |
| Median household income, age 55 to 75 (?) | $60206.0 |
| Median household income, all ages(?) | $45512 |
| Maximum state income tax (?) | N/A |
| State sales tax (?) | 8.31 % |
| Recreational & Cultural Activities | |
| Area of square miles of parkland/greenspace (?) | 2.720 mi.² |
| Number of public golf courses within the county (?) | 13 |
| Number of private golf courses within the county (?) | 4 |
| Number of public swimming pools within 15 miles of the location(?) | 27 |
| Health clubs, studios & gymnasiums within 15 miles of the location(?) | 71 |
| Number of sports teams within the county (?) | 0 |
| Number of movie theaters within the county (?) | 9 |
| Number of libraries within the county (?) | 23 |
| Number of museums within the county (?) | 14 |
| Number of college and universities that reside within the county (?) | 4 |
| Population & Demographics | |
| Total population (?) | 91,481 |
| Population density (?) | 3,738 people/mi.² |
| Population trends (Percentage growth/decline of the 55+ population) (?) | 71.6% growth |
| Population over 55 (?) | 17,659 people |
| Education (?) | 43 % have a college degree |
| Health | |
| Number of hospitals within the county (?) | 14 |
| Number of clinics within the county (?) | 53 |
| Number of elder care facilities within the county (?) | 34 |
