Boulder, CO
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 90,648 |
| Crime: | Average |
| Cost of Living: | High |
| Health Care: | Comprehensive |
| Housing Price: | High |
| Income: | Low |
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.
Recreation
Biking, hiking, and mountain sports are all popular pastimes in Boulder.
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.
| Air quality [details] | 92 |
| Percentage of days where air quality is good [details] | 74.0% |
| Number of doctors associated with the county [details] | 1,077 |
| Hospitals in the location itself / within 15 miles / within 30 miles | 1 / 6 / 45 |
| America's Best Hospitals in the location itself / within 30 miles / within 50 miles | 0 / 4 / 4 |
Closest hospitals
| Name | City/State | Ranked in America's Best Hospitals |
|---|---|---|
| Boulder Community Hospital | Boulder , CO | No |
| Longmont United Hospital | Longmont , CO | No |
| St. Anthony North Hospital | Westminster , CO | No |
| Exempla Lutheran Medical Center | Wheat Ridge , CO | No |
| North Suburban Medical Center | Thornton , CO | No |
| Denver Health Medical Center | Denver , CO | No |
| St. Anthony Hospital Central | Denver , CO | No |
| Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center | Denver , CO | No |
| Exempla St. Joseph Hospital | Denver , CO | No |
| National Jewish Health | Denver , CO | Yes |
| HealthOne Rose Medical Center | Denver , CO | No |
| Porter Adventist Hospital | Denver , CO | No |
| University of Colorado Hospital | Aurora , CO | Yes |
| Children's Hospital | Aurora , CO | Yes |
| Medical Center of the Rockies | Loveland , CO | No |
| Medical Center of Aurora | Aurora , CO | No |
| Littleton Adventist Hospital | Littleton , CO | No |
| Sky Ridge Medical Center | Lone Tree , CO | No |
| North Colorado Medical Center | Greeley , CO | No |
| Poudre Valley Hospital | Fort Collins , CO | No |
Closest nursing homes ranked by U.S. News
| Name | City/State | Overall Rating | Medicare/Medicaid Participation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mesa Vista Of Boulder | Boulder, CO | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Boulder Manor | Boulder, CO | 2 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Frasier Meadows Health Care Center | Boulder, CO | 3 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Manorcare Health Services - Boulder | Boulder, CO | 2 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Village Care And Rehabilitation Center, The | Westminster, CO | 3 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Applewood Living Center | Longmont, CO | 1 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Life Care Center Of Longmont | Longmont, CO | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Longmont United Hospital T C U | Longmont, CO | 5 out of 5 stars | Medicare |
| Peaks Care Center The | Longmont, CO | 3 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Broomfield Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation Ctr | Broomfield, CO | 1 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Exempla Colorado Lutheran Home | Arvada, CO | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Clear Creek Care Center | Westminster, CO | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Life Care Center Of Westminster | Westminster, CO | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Park Forest Care Center, Inc. | Westminster, CO | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicaid |
| Elms Haven Care And Rehabilitation Center | Thornton, CO | 2 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Arvada Care And Rehabilitation Center | Arvada, CO | 3 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Malley Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center | Northglenn, CO | 3 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Villas At Sunny Acres, The | Thornton, CO | 2 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Christopher House | Wheat Ridge, CO | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Exempla Lutheran Medical Center Tcu | Wheat Ridge, CO | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare |
| Mountain Vista Health Center | Wheat Ridge, CO | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Sandalwood Manor, INC | Wheat Ridge, CO | 3 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Alpine Living Center | Thornton, CO | 1 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Vista View Care Center | Thornton, CO | 2 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Evergreen Terrace Care Center LLC | Lakewood, CO | 2 out of 5 stars | Medicaid |
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