Broomfield, CO
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 42,483 |
| Crime: | Low |
| Cost of Living: | High |
| Health Care: | Limited |
| Housing Price: | Average |
| Income: | High |
Climate
The weather is characterized by moderate temperatures, low humidity, and more than 300 days of sunshine per year.
Geography
Broomfield is located halfway between Denver and Boulder.
Cultural Attractions
The Broomfield Auditorium and the Broomfield Amphitheater host a wide variety of musical and theatrical performances.
Recreation
The city boasts a comprehensive trail system for walking and biking.
Economy
Major employers include Sun Microsystems, Level Three Communications, and Ball Corp.
Historical
1n 1885, Alfred Zang bought the land which would become Broomfield. The land included a railroad stop, which became known as Zang's Spur.
| Air quality [details] | 95 |
| Percentage of days where air quality is good [details] | 70.0% |
| Number of doctors associated with the county [details] | 890 |
| Hospitals in the location itself / within 15 miles / within 30 miles | 0 / 27 / 53 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| St. Anthony North Hospital | Westminster , CO | No |
| North Suburban Medical Center | Thornton , CO | No |
| Exempla Lutheran Medical Center | Wheat Ridge , CO | No |
| Boulder Community Hospital | Boulder , CO | No |
| St. Anthony Hospital Central | Denver , CO | No |
| Denver Health Medical Center | 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 |
| Longmont United Hospital | Longmont , CO | No |
| Children's Hospital | Aurora , CO | Yes |
| University of Colorado Hospital | Aurora , CO | Yes |
| Porter Adventist Hospital | Denver , CO | No |
| Medical Center of Aurora | Aurora , CO | No |
| Littleton Adventist Hospital | Littleton , CO | No |
| Sky Ridge Medical Center | Lone Tree , CO | No |
| Medical Center of the Rockies | Loveland , 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broomfield Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation Ctr | Broomfield, CO | 1 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Village Care And Rehabilitation Center, The | Westminster, CO | 3 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 |
| 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 |
| Elms Haven Care And Rehabilitation Center | Thornton, CO | 2 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 |
| Arvada Care And Rehabilitation Center | Arvada, CO | 3 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Exempla Colorado Lutheran Home | Arvada, 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 |
| 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 |
| Woodridge Park Nursing And Rehabilitation | Commerce City, CO | 1 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Woodridge Terrace Nursing And Rehabilitation | Commerce City, CO | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Manorcare Health Services - Boulder | Boulder, CO | 2 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Juniper Village - The Spearly Center | Denver, CO | 2 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Little Sisters Of The Poor Mullen Home | Denver, CO | 5 out of 5 stars | Medicaid |
| Brighton Care Center | Brighton, CO | 2 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Cottonwood Care Center | Brighton, CO | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
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