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.
| Math score of schools here versus the state average [details] | Higher |
| Reading score of schools here versus the state average[details] | Higher |
| Number of elementary schools | 12 |
| Number of middle schools | 7 |
| Number of high schools | 4 |
| America's Best Colleges in the location itself / within 30 miles / within 50 miles | 0 / 3 / 4 |
High schools ranked by U.S. News
| Name | City/State | Medal | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| No data available. | |||
Colleges ranked by U.S. News
| Name | City/State | Rank | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art Institute of Colorado | Denver, CO | Unranked | N/A |
| Colorado Christian University | Lakewood, CO | Tier 4, U.-Master's (W) | 1,283 |
| Colorado School of Mines | Golden, CO | #80, Nat. U. | 4,241 |
| Colorado State University | Fort Collins, CO | #125, Nat. U. | 27,569 |
| Jones International University | Centennial, CO | Unranked | N/A |
| Naropa University | Boulder, CO | Unranked, U.-Master's (W) | 1,119 |
| Regis University | Denver, CO | #28, U.-Master's (W) | 11,238 |
| Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design | Lakewood, CO | Unranked | 498 |
| Teikyo Loretto Heights University | Denver, CO | Unranked | N/A |
| University of Denver | Denver, CO | #89, Nat. U. | 11,053 |
| University of Northern Colorado | Greeley, CO | Tier 4, Nat. U. | 12,219 |
| Yeshiva Toras Chaim Talmudic Seminary | Denver, CO | Unranked | N/A |
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