Louisville, CO

U.S. News Ratings
Population 20,041
Crime Rate Low
Cost of Living Average
Health Care Limited
Median Home Price High
Median Income High

Climate

Hot summers and mild winters are characteristic of the town.

Geography

Louisville is east of Boulder, northwest of Denver, and close to the Rocky Mountains.

Cultural Attractions

The Miners Memorial Statue and the Louisville Historical Museum pay tribute to the town's founders.

Recreation

The town boasts 1,700 acres of designated open space and an extensive City of Louisville Recreation and Senior Services Center.

Historical

Louisville's founding miners created a society that was free from rule by any single mining company.

Demographics

Demographic Detail

Population:
20,041
Population under 55:
80.3%
Population over 55:
19.7%

City Detail

Crime rate:
Low
Closest large city:
Denver

Marital Status 2010

Weather

Weather Detail

Air quality:
Average
Temperature:
85°F July High, 4°F January Low

Jobs & Economy

Housing

Median income:
$64,225
Median home price:
$345,000
Average property tax:
$50

Income & Jobs

Unemployment rate 2010:
6.5%
Low
Cost of living:
Average

Employment Projections

Education

K–12

Elementary schools:
5
Middle schools:
3
High schools:
1

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Higher Education

Best Colleges at the location:
0
Best Colleges within 30 miles:
14
Best Colleges within 50 miles:
17

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Health Care & Retirement

Hospitals

Hospitals/Best Hospitals at the location:
2/0
Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 30 miles:
31/3
Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 50 miles:
38/3

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Retirement Facilities

Community care facilities for the elderly:
68

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