Denver, CO
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 567,509 |
| Crime: | High |
| Cost of Living: | High |
| Health Care: | Comprehensive |
| Housing Price: | Average |
| Income: | Low |
Climate
Denver is dry, mild, and sunny, with about 300 days of sunshine per year.
Geography
Located east of the Rocky Mountains, Denver is perched at an elevation of 5,280 feet (1 mile) above sea level.
Cultural Attractions
Denver offers hundreds of museums and galleries, including the Denver Art Museum, whose architecture alone is a magnificent work of art.
Recreation
Home to the nation's largest city park system, Denver boasts 850 miles of urban trails.
Fun Fact
With 80 brands of beers produced in town, Denver brews more beer than any other city. It makes sense, considering the first building in Denver was a saloon.
Historical
When Union Pacific Railroad bypassed Colorado on its cross-country route, spurned Denverites raised $300,000 and built their own railroad to meet Union Pacific in Cheyenne, Wyo.
Economy
Ranked third nationally in creating new companies, Denver's diversified economy includes aerospace, bioscience, and energy.
| Population [details] | 567,509 |
| Percentage of population under 50 | 72.4% |
| Children per square mile [details] | 816.14 |
| Percentage of population who are college educated | 37.60% |
| High/low January temperature [details] | 38.46 °F/9.14 °F |
| High/low July temperature [details] | 86.86 °F/54.66 °F |
| Annual precipitation [details] | 14.31 in. |
| Total crime risk [details] | 213 |
| Cost of living [details] | 105.1 |
| State sales tax | 2.90% |
| Closest city of 500,000+ (and distance) | Albuquerque (322.07 miles) |
| Closest airport (and distance) | DENVER INTERNATIONAL (18.00 miles) |
| Recreational activities [details] | Boating/Sailing, Skiing/Snowshoeing, Sporting events, Swimming, Trails and wildlife, Travel |
| Cultural activities | Books and reading, Charitable activities and contributions, Concerts, Cultural and art events, Current affairs, Family/Arts events, Gourmet food, Movie theaters, Museums, Wineries |
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