Littleton, CO
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 40,958 |
| Crime: | Low |
| Cost of Living: | High |
| Health Care: | Comprehensive |
| Housing Price: | Average |
| Income: | Average |
Geography
Littleton sits south of Denver.
Cultural Attractions
The Littleton Historical Museum offers museum guests a "living history" perspective through its four galleries, research center, collections center, small lake, and two working farms from the 1860s and 1890s.
Recreation
Denver is a short drive away, but Littleton's main street is lined with restaurants, bookstores, and coffee shops.
Historical
The town's economic base began in 1867, with the "Rough and Ready Flour Mill."
Economy
The town is working to implement the idea of economic gardening--improving the economy from the inside with entreprenurial activity instead of recruitment to bring in new jobs.
| Population [details] | 40,958 |
| Percentage of population under 50 | 62.5% |
| Children per square mile [details] | 523.19 |
| Percentage of population who are college educated | 38.90% |
| High/low January temperature [details] | 41.46 °F/12.94 °F |
| High/low July temperature [details] | 90.9 °F/58.8 °F |
| Annual precipitation [details] | 13.74 in. |
| Total crime risk [details] | 73 |
| Cost of living [details] | 105.1 |
| State sales tax | 2.90% |
| Closest city of 500,000+ (and distance) | Denver (7.04 miles) |
| Closest airport (and distance) | DENVER INTERNATIONAL (26.00 miles) |
| Recreational activities [details] | Boating/Sailing, Golf, Health and fitness, Skiing/Snowshoeing, Sporting events, Swimming, Trails and wildlife, Travel |
| Cultural activities | Charitable activities and contributions, Concerts, Cultural and art events, Current affairs, Family/Arts events, Gourmet food, Movie theaters, Museums, Wineries |
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