Loveland, CO
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 56,458 |
| Crime: | Low |
| Cost of Living: | Average |
| Health Care: | Limited |
| Housing Price: | Average |
| Income: | Average |
Climate
The city has over 300 days of sunshine a year.
Geography
Loveland is located in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, in the valley at the beginning of the Big Thompson Canyon.
Cultural Attractions
Loveland was the first Colorado city to adopt an art in public places ordinance. There are currently more than 200 works on display, with an emphasis on bronze sculpture, owing to the number of bronze foundries in the town.
Recreation
The area boasts many lakes and rivers, 27 public parks, and nearby Rocky Mountain National Park.
Fun Fact
The city's Chamber of Commerce created the Valentine remailing program over 60 years ago. The city receives more than 200,000 valentines from around the world and remails them with a special verse and hand-stamped postmark.
| Population [details] | 56,458 |
| Percentage of population under 50 | 67.0% |
| Children per square mile [details] | 453.84 |
| Percentage of population who are college educated | 29.10% |
| High/low January temperature [details] | 35.37 °F/4.34 °F |
| High/low July temperature [details] | 80.7 °F/47.2 °F |
| Annual precipitation [details] | 17.05 in. |
| Total crime risk [details] | 70 |
| Cost of living [details] | 95.4 |
| State sales tax | 2.90% |
| Closest city of 500,000+ (and distance) | Denver (43.41 miles) |
| Closest airport (and distance) | FORT COLLINS-LOVELAND MUNICIPAL (5.00 miles) |
| Recreational activities [details] | Boating/Sailing, Fishing, Golf, Skiing/Snowshoeing, Trails and wildlife, Travel |
| Cultural activities | Movie theaters, Museums, Wineries |
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