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Glenwood Springs, CO


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Glenwood Springs, Colorado

Introduction to Glenwood Springs, Colorado

Located in Garfield county, Glenwood Springs, Colorado, is 113 miles W ofBoulder, Colorado (center to center) and 125 miles W of Denver, Colorado. It has a population of 7,736 residents.

Glenwood Springs History

Glenwood was established in the year 1883 as the town of Defiance, Colorado by Isaac Cooper. At that time it comprised of a camp of tents, saloons, brothels, along with prostitutes and gamblers. Its name was changed to Glenwood Springs at the request of the founder of the town's wife, Sarah, who found it difficult to adjust to the negative environment; she named the town after her own hometown Glenwood in Iowa. The town was officially incorporated into the state into the state in 1885.

Glenwood Springs and nearby Attractions

  • Frontier Historical Museum
  • Yampah Spa Vapor Caves
  • Harvey Gap State Park
  • Glenwood Springs Branch Library
  • Sunlight Mountain

Things To Do In Glenwood Springs

Glenwood Springs offers a variety of things to do, including Glenwood Caverns and Yampah Spa Vapor Caves which are two popular tourist spots. Information on the history of the area can be found at the Frontier Historical Museum. Sunlight Mountain is a well known ski mountain in Glenwood Springs. The Harvey Gap State Park provides facilities for fishing, hiking, boating and picnicking.

Glenwood Springs Transportation

The closest airport to the city is the Aspen-Pitkin Co/Sardy Field.

Glenwood Springs Higher Education

Students can pursue a college education at Colorado Mountain College, Mesa State College and Colorado Northwestern Community College.

High Points

Glenwood Springs strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Colorado):

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophyGlenwood Springs Walking and Biking to Work
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 18%Glenwood Springs Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Glenwood Springs, CO

Comparing Glenwood Springs to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Colorado (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population107
Well-Paid Single Men88
Well-Paid Single Women79
Racial Diversity66
Age of the Population57
Children Under 5 Years Old55
Senior Citizens25
Female Share of the Population14

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married44
Average Household Size44

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults88
Median Family Income67
People in Middle Class or Better68
People Above Poverty67

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work109
Working at Home107
Public Transportation Use99
Short Commute Times66

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing97
People Living Alone77
Housing Recently Built76
Affordability of Property Taxes63
Affordability of Rents34

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime57
Low Property Crime11

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Historic Glenwood Springs

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Hotel Colorado c1901.

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Hotel Colorada i.e. Colorado c1899.

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