Climate
The town experiences about 300 days of sunshine a year.
Geography
Located in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, Golden is just west of Denver, at the opening of Clear Creek Canyon.
Cultural Attractions
Golden is filled with museums, notably Buffalo Bill's Gravesite & Museum, as well as the Colorado School of Mines Geology Museum, which displays minerals from all over the world and features a reconstructed gold mine.
Recreation
Before exploring Golden's Lookout Mountain, visitors can do research at the American Mountaineering Center, which contains the largest collection of mountaineering resources in the western hemisphere, with 17,000 volumes.
Historical
From 1862 to 1867, Golden served as the territorial capital of Colorado, but it lost the distinction when Colorado became a state.
Demographics
Demographic Detail
- Population:
- 18,070
- Population under 55:
- 75.8%
- Population over 55:
- 24.2%
City Detail
- Crime rate:
- Low
- Closest large city:
- Denver
Marital Status 2010
Weather
Weather Detail
- Air quality:
- Average
- Temperature:
- 91°F July High, 12°F January Low
Jobs & Economy
Housing
- Median income:
- $52,080
- Median home price:
- $337,500
- Average property tax:
- N/A
Income & Jobs
- Unemployment rate 2010:
- 8.2%
- Average
- Cost of living:
- Average
Employment Projections
Education
Higher Education
- Best Colleges at the location:
- 1
- Best Colleges within 30 miles:
- 15
- Best Colleges within 50 miles:
- 15
Health Care & Retirement
Hospitals
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals at the location:
- 0/0
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 30 miles:
- 29/3
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 50 miles:
- 37/3
Retirement Facilities
- Community care facilities for the elderly:
- 62
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