Longmont, CO

Longmont, Colorado

Introduction to Longmont, Colorado

Longmont is situated at approximately 5000 feet above sea level in Boulder County. It's recognized as a Home Rule Municipality. It's approximately 31 miles away from Denver. The city has experienced significant growth, but maintains a residential ambience. In 2006 Longmont was recognized as an "All_America City" by the National Civic League. Also, in 2006 it was ranked 61st in the list of the "top 100 places to live in the country" by Money Magazine.

Some of the major employers are Seagate Technology, Longmont United Hospital, Amgen, Butterball, Intrado, Federal Aviation Administration and McLane Western. The Boulder/Longmont area is known for employment in the software industry. Residents and visitors enjoy the excellent views of the Rocky Mountains.

History

In 1870 a group of notable Chicago citizens sold memberships to a new town to be establish named "The Chicago-Colorado Colony." The proceeds from the membership sales were uses to purchase a large acreage in Northern Colorado. They built the town in 1871 and the name was taken from nearby Longs Peak, which was named in tribute to explorer Stephen H. Long. An extensive irrigation ditch system was constructed in order to bring water from the nearby rivers to the wheat fields, fruit tree orchards and other farm land. Soon, flour mills, a vegetable cannery and the prominent Great Western Sugar Co. were established.

During World War II a large number of Japanese-Americans who were in detention camps, relocated to Colorado and worked in the sugar beet fields. After the war was over a vast number of them still resided in the state. In the 1960's IBM and other hi-tech companies arrived. During the 1970's and 1980's agricultural businesses closed down and agriculture lost its significance for the community.

Attractions

• Historic Downtown.
• Callahan House is an impressive Victorian style home.
• Westside Historic District.
• Dougherty Museum features numerous antique automobiles, musical instruments and farm equipment.
• Hover Home features late Tudor Revival architecture.
• Longmont Museum and Cultural Center is an attractive structure and includes several art galleries.
• East Side Historic District.
• Sandstone Ranch Visitor Center.
• The Agricultural Heritage Center.
• Longmont Memorial Rose Garden.
• Old Mill Park features two log cabins, historic homes, beautiful gardens and relics from the pioneer days.
• Old St. Stephen's Church.
• Tower of Compassion is an Oriental pagoda.

Entertainment and Culture

• Longmont Chorale.
• The Longmont Symphony Orchestra is popular with residents.
• Artwalk Longmont.
• Sunflower Farm provides a variety of fun activities for children.
• Jesters Dinner Theatre.
• Longmont Theatre Company.

Activities

The city has a vast amount of park land for outdoor activities. The area includes an extensive trail system for hiking, horseback riding, bicycle riding and provides excellent opportunities for nature photography. Numerous skiing areas are nearby. Boulder County Park includes campgrounds, rodeos and arts and craft events. Barbour Ponds State Recreation Area provides opportunities for fishing and camping and includes a scenic nature trail.

Golden Ponds is popular for fishing, picnicking and viewing wildlife. St. Vrain Greenway is known for native and migrating wildlife. Union Reservoir is enjoyed by residents and visitors for boating, camping, fishing, picnicking and swimming. McIntosh Lake and St. Vrain River are popular scenic locations. Longmont has several municipal golf courses.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Racial Diversity (vs. State)	Top 15%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of Longmont, CO

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Racial Diversity
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Property Taxes
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Rents

Longmont Almanac

Longmont Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Longmont Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

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Longmont Public Libraries

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Longmont Hospitals

LONGMONT UNITED HOSPITAL
(Voluntary non-profit - Other)
1950 MOUNTAIN VIEW AVENUE
(303) 651-5111
Emergency Service: Yes

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Longmont High Schools (2004)

SKYLINE HIGH SCHOOL
600 EAST MOUNTAIN VIEW
720-494-3741
Serves 1,446 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 20.8

LONGMONT HIGH SCHOOL
1040 SUNSET STREET
303-776-6014
Serves 1,377 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 20.4

SILVER CREEK SCHOOL
4901 NELSON ROAD
720-494-3721
Serves 1,143 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 20.2

UTE CREEK SECONDARY CHARTER ACADEMY
1198 BOSTON AVENUE
303-774-0066
A charter school.
Serves 237 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 17.3

ADULT EDUCATION/LINCOLN CENTER
619 BOWEN
303-678-5662
A Non-traditional School
Serves 204 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 113.3

OLDE COLUMBINE HIGH SCHOOL
1200 SOUTH SUNSET
303-772-3333
A Non-traditional School
Serves 171 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 6.1

Longmont Colleges

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