Jefferson County, Colorado
Economic
profile
2016
Jefferson County
Jefferson County at a Glance
Square Miles
773.2
Population
558,532
Median Age
40.4
Households
234,346
Incorporated Cities/Towns:
Arvada, Bow Mar, Edgewater, Golden, Lakeside,
Lakewood, Littleton, Morrison, Mountain View,
Superior, Westminster, and Wheat Ridge
Labor Force
312,481
Number of Jobs
222,052
Average Wage
$51,255
Student Enrollment (K-12)
83,647
Various sources of the above information are documented throughout this
publication.
J
efferson County (Jeffco) is located on the western
edge of metropolitan Denver and offers a diversified
geographical setting, from urban and rural lifestyles, to
thriving mountain communities in the beautiful Rocky
Mountains. Just minutes from downtown Denver,
Jefferson County enjoys easy access to all major
arterial highways.
Metropolitan Denver - Counties
An abundance of national, state and local parks and
forests throughout the county provide a vast outdoor
playground for people to enjoy. Through the Jefferson
County Open Space program, over 50,000 acres of
land have been dedicated as open space to preserve
the county’s unique Rocky Mountain environment for
future generations.
Jefferson County has a nationally acclaimed K-12
school district and a highly educated workforce.
Residents and businesses have convenient access to
higher educational institutions such as the Colorado
School of Mines, Colorado Christian University, and
Arapahoe, Front Range, and Red Rocks Community
Colleges.
The county boasts a terrific base of heritage companies
creating world-class technologies and/or products,
including Lockheed Martin, MillerCoors, CoorsTek and
Terumo BCT. Companies in Jefferson County enjoy a
pro-business tax climate that is one of the lowest in
the U.S. With a friendly business environment and an
unmatched quality of life, Jefferson County is a premier
business location.
Climate
Days of Sunshine Per Year
262
Hottest Month
July (90.1º avg. high)
Coldest Month
January (16.9º avg. low)
Annual Precipitation
16.4 inches (average)
Annual Snowfall
65.3 inches (average)
Average Humidity
SOURCE: US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, 2014.
2015 Economic Profile
38%
Citizens
Population
County Government
Total
Population
Jeffco Only
Population
558,532
558,532
113,326
110,295
928
290
5,315
5,315
20,096
20,096
8
8
149,666
149,666
Littleton*
44,396
2,488
Morrison
435
435
Mountain View
527
527
12,843
0
Westminster*
111,834
43,842
Wheat Ridge
31,108
31,108
194,462
194,462
JEFFERSON COUNTY
Arvada*
Bow Mar*
Edgewater
Golden
Lakeside
Lakewood
Superior*
Unincorporated
DENVER/MSA
3,011,536
COLORADO
5,353,471
*Municipality is located in multiple counties.
SOURCE: Colorado State Demography Office, 2014.
County Government
Board of
Commissioners (3)
County Seat
Golden
Cities and Towns
12 incorporated,
9 unincorporated
Police Force
County Sheriff with
542 certified deputies,
10 municipal police
departments
Fire and Rescue
17 departments
County Annual Budget
(2016)
$515.9 million
Primary Source of
Revenue
Property and Sales
Taxes
SOURCE: Jefferson County.
Age Distribution
Under 5 Years
5.4%
5 to 14 Years
12.2%
15 to 24 Years
12.4%
25 to 34 Years
13.0%
35 to 44 Years
13.1%
45 to 54 Years
15.9%
55 to 64 Years
14.4%
65 to 74 Years
7.9%
75 to 84 Years
4.0%
85 + Years
1.7%
SOURCE: U.S. Census Bureau, 2014.
The Jefferson County government fosters a business-friendly environment.
Cultural Diversity
American Indian, Alaska Native
0.9%
Asian and Pacific Islander
2.7%
Black or African American
1.1%
Hispanic or Latino
14.3%
White
80.6%
Other
0.4%
SOURCE: U.S. Census Bureau, 2014.
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Industry & Employers
Top Primary Employers
Employer
Product/Service
Lockheed Martin
Aerospace & Defense
Employees
5,900
St. Anthony Hospital
Medical Services
2,800
Lutheran Medical Center
Medical Services
2,460
Terumo BCT
Medical Technology
2,220
MillerCoors Brewing Company
Beverages
2,080
National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Research Laboratory
1,690
CoorsTek
Ceramic Component Mfg.
1,300
FirstBank Holding Co. of Colorado
Financial Services
1,270
Ball Corporation
Aerospace/Metal Container Mfg.
1,220
HomeAdvisor
Home Improvement/Repair
950
Kaiser Permanente
Medical Services
680
Companies may have multiple locations. Numbers reflect employees in Jefferson County only.
SOURCE: Human resource department of individual companies.
Employment Distribution
Industry Cluster Breakdown
Industry
Establishments
Employment
Aerospace
18
6,075
Aviation
102
443
Banking & Finance
566
3,692
Beverage Production
20
2,143
Broadcasting & Telecommunications
414
2,024
Cleantech
424
6,490
Fossil Fuels
272
1,851
3,246
25,126
688
3,090
Investments
1,246
2,470
IT-Software
838
7,038
Medical Devices & Diagnostics
62
3,193
Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology
43
237
7,939
63,872
Healthcare & Wellness
Insurance
Mining & Logging - 0.43%
Construction - 6.33%
Manufacturing - 7.77%
Wholesale Trade - 3.19%
Retail Trade - 12.50%
Transportation, Warehousing & Utilities - 1.56%
Information - 1.80%
Total
SOURCE: Development Research Partners, 2015.
Financial Activities - 4.81%
Professional & Business Services - 16.02%
Education & Health Services - 15.56%
Leisure & Hospitality - 11.44%
Government - 15.58%
Other - 3.04%
SOURCE: Colorado Department of Labor & Employment, 2015.
Lakewood’s Terumo BCT, a global leader in blood component and cellular
technologies, opened its new corporate headquarters in 2015.
2015 Economic Profile
Industry & Employers
Metro Denver Employment Projections by Industry
Industry Sector
2014
Employment
2024
Projection
Annual Avg. %
Change
Total % Change
Accommodation & Food Services
125,624
161,058
2.52%
28.21%
Administrative & Support & Waste Management & Remediation
93,209
127,099
3.15%
36.36%
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting
2,443
2,877
1.65%
17.77%
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation
22,236
27,991
2.33%
25.88%
Construction
77,747
118,234
4.28%
52.08%
Educational Services
103,927
132,033
2.42%
27.04%
Finance & Insurance
71,737
84,954
1.71%
18.42%
Healthcare & Social Assistance
155,701
219,268
3.48%
40.83%
Management of Companies & Enterprises
29,130
40,309
3.30%
38.38%
Manufacturing
65,271
72,674
1.08%
11.34%
Mining
12,549
15,454
2.10%
23.15%
Professional, Scientific & Technical Services
119,487
171,026
3.65%
43.13%
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
25,634
31,462
2.07%
22.74%
Retail Trade
131,891
154,306
1.58%
17.00%
Transportation & Warehousing
47,005
56,578
1.87%
20.37%
Utilities
3,687
3,663
-0.07%
-0.65%
Wholesale Trade
67,638
80,767
1.79%
19.41%
Other Services
55,123
66,617
1.91%
20.85%
1,443,599
1,829,910
2.40%
26.75%
Total All Industries
SOURCE: Colorado Department of Labor & Employment, 2015.
Metro Denver Employment Projections by Occupation
Occupation
2014 Employment
2024 Projection
Annual Avg. % Change
Total % Change
34,883
44,947
2.57%
28.85%
Architecture & Engineering
Arts, Entertainment, Sports & Media
26,596
32,725
2.10%
23.04%
Business & Finance
116,989
150,683
2.56%
28.80%
Community & Social Services
17,216
22,454
2.69%
30.43%
Computer & Mathematical
63,373
84,615
2.93%
33.52%
Construction & Extraction
74,217
106,442
3.67%
43.42%
Education, Training & Library
74,643
96,130
2.56%
28.79%
Farming, Fishing & Forestry
2,777
3,249
1.58%
17.00%
Food Preparation & Serving Related
121,237
155,561
2.52%
28.31%
Healthcare Practitioners & Technical
69,770
94,022
3.03%
34.76%
Installation, Maintenance & Repair
52,449
65,039
2.17%
24.00%
Life, Physical & Social Science
15,763
20,065
2.44%
27.29%
Management
80,803
101,487
2.31%
25.60%
Office & Administrative Support
210,698
253,300
1.86%
20.22%
Personal Care & Service
52,361
70,741
3.05%
35.10%
Production
48,875
57,575
1.65%
17.80%
Protective Service
27,681
33,750
2.00%
21.92%
Sales & Related
162,386
191,992
1.69%
18.23%
Transportation & Material Moving
83,265
101,495
2.00%
21.89%
1,443,599
1,829,910
2.40%
26.75%
Total All Occupations
SOURCE: Colorado Department of Labor & Employment, 2015.
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Workforce
Labor Force
Workforce Development
JEFFERSON
COUNTY
Denver
MSA
Colorado
Total Labor Force
312,481
1,493,995
2,811,538
Employed
302,929
1,445,341
2,709,604
Unemployed
9,552
48,681
101,937
Unemployment %
3.1%
3.3%
3.3%
SOURCE: Colorado Department of Labor and Employment, 2015.
Jefferson County Colleges
Colorado Christian University—Colorado Christian
University (CCU) delivers world-class education to
thousands of students and offers more than 50 accredited
degrees and programs. CCU is currently redeveloping
its campus in Lakewood. This $120 million project will
completely transform the campus with 11 new buildings
totaling 700,000 square feet. For more information, call
303.558.6058 or visit www.ccu.edu.
Colorado School of Mines—Ranking as the number
one engineering school in the nation, Colorado School
of Mines is a public research university devoted to
engineering and applied science. Mines has one of the
highest admission standards of any public university
in the nation. To learn more, call 303.273.3000 or visit
www.mines.edu.
Red Rocks Community College—Red Rocks
Community College (RRCC) offers more than 150
programs and 650 courses leading to two-year degrees
or professional certificates. The college is one of
the only colleges in the nation to offer a master’s
degree in Physician Assistant studies. RRCC has two
campus locations in Lakewood and Arvada. Its Arvada
campus recently expanded with a new 50,000 sq. ft.
Health Professions and Science building. For more
information, call 303.914.6600 or visit www.rrcc.edu.
Rocky Mountain College of Art & Design—The
Rocky Mountain College of Art & Design is a private art
institution offering campus and online undergraduate
and graduate degrees for creative careers. For more
information, call 303.753.6046 or visit www.rmcad.edu.
Red Rocks Community College has campuses in Lakewood and Arvada. Courses
are delivered in formats from traditional classroom, online, self-paced, and weekend
classes.
The American
Job
Center
SERVING JEFFERSON, CLEAR CREEK AND GILPIN COUNTIES
(AJC) promotes
economic vitality by identifying, developing and matching
a talented workforce to business. To find out more, call
303.271.4700 or visit www.jeffco.us/american-job-center.
Warren Occupational/Technical Center—Warren Tech
specializes in teaching occupational skills in the areas
of business, construction, graphics, manufacturing,
services, and transportation. For more information, call
303.982.8600 or visit www.warrentech.org.
Jefferson County Public Library—Jefferson County
Public Library is a nationally recognized library system
that includes 10 libraries, multiple outreach services and
an online library. The Library offers access to a full range
of information resources, including books, periodicals,
CDs, DVDs, audiobooks, eBooks, computers and the
Internet. For hours, locations, resources and programs
call 303.235.5275 or visit www.jeffcolibrary.org.
Workforce Training/Continuing Education—
Community colleges serving Jefferson County assist
employers needing short-term, fast-track customized
training for existing employees:
• Arapahoe Community College/Corporate Learning
Institute - 303.797.4222 or visit
www.arapahoe.edu.
• Front Range Community College/Institute for
Community & Professional Development 303.404.5461 or visit www.frontrange.edu.
• Red Rocks Community College/Rocky Mountain
Education Center - 303.914.6600 or 303.914.6420
or visit www.rmecosha.com.
Workforce Training Grants—The Colorado FIRST
and Existing Industry Training Programs offer employee
training grants to qualified companies that are relocating
to or expanding in the state of Colorado. This statewide
job training program is coordinated through local
community colleges. For more information, please
contact Jefferson County Economic Development
Corporation at 303.202.2965.
Colorado State University Extension – CSU
Extension in Jefferson County provides practical
information and education about horticulture, consumer
and family services, natural resources, environmental
education, native plants and youth development.
For more information, call 303.271.6620 or visit
www.extension.colostate.edu/jefferson.
2015 Economic Profile
Education
Public Education
Higher Education
Grade
Number of
Schools
Elementary School
Four Year Public Colleges &
Universities
FALL
ENROLLMENT
97
Colorado School of Mines*
5,924
Elementary/Middle School
9
Colorado State University
32,236
Elementary/Middle/High School
9
Metro State University of Denver
23,000
18
University of Colorado - Boulder
30,789
9
University of Colorado - Denver
18,417
21
University of Northern Colorado
12,216
Middle School
Middle/High School
High School
Total Fall 2014-2015 Enrollment
83,647
State Funding Per Pupil
$6,850
Teachers
4,854
Student-to-Teacher Ratio
18:1
Total Employees
14,000
SOURCE: Jefferson County Public Schools, 2014 and Colorado Department of
Education, 2015.
High School Graduation Statistics
1
2
3
JEFFERSON COUNTY
85.3%
Colorado
77.3%
U.S. Average
81.0%
SOURCES: (1&2) Colorado Department of Education, 2015 (3) U.S. Department of
Education, 2015.
Four Year Private Colleges & Universities
Colorado Christian University*
6,058
Johnson & Wales
1,391
Regis University
9,200
University of Denver
13,212
Two Year Public Colleges
Aims Community College
5,036
Arapahoe Community College
9,301
Community College of Aurora
7,587
Front Range Community College
27,926
Red Rocks Community College*
7,789
Rocky Mountain College of
Art & Design*
TOTAL FALL ENROLLMENT
777
210,859
* Located in Jefferson County.
SOURCES: Colorado Commission on Higher Education and individual universities.
Educational Attainment
College Entrance Test Scores
JEFFERSON COUNTY
ACT
Jefferson County
21.1
Metro Denver
20.3
Colorado
20.7
US Average
21.0
SAT
Reading Writing Mathematics
Colorado
582
567
587
U.S. Average
495
484
511
Colorado
US Average
0
50
High school diploma or higher
Bachelor’s degree or higher
SOURCE: Colorado Department of Education, 2015.
SOURCE: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2015.
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100
Cost of Living
Cost of Living Index
Grocery Items
Housing
Utilities
Transportation
Healthcare
COMPOSITE
San Francisco
132.1
320.3
108.2
130.3
118.4
178.1
Washington, D.C.
117.1
245.1
95.9
110.0
92.6
149.3
Boston
101.1
200.9
149.8
108.0
135.5
145.7
Portland
112.5
160.9
72.9
120.1
108.2
126.7
Chicago
125.3
137.8
104.8
116.6
97.2
118.5
DENVER
96.9
133.1
95.1
101.7
107.1
110.2
Phoenix
92.5
96.3
98.7
107.7
97.0
97.6
Dallas
95.5
80.0
97.8
102.4
100.8
96.1
100.0 = National average for all cities.
SOURCE: The Council for Community and Economic Research, Q3 2015.
Median Household Income
JEFFERSON COUNTY
$69,698
Metro Denver
$69,205
Colorado
$59,448
U.S. Average
$53,482
SOURCE: U.S. Census Bureau, 2014.
Per Capita Personal Income
JEFFERSON COUNTY
$51,264
Metro Denver
$54,619
Colorado
$48,869
U.S. Average
$46,049
SOURCE: U.S. Census Bureau, 2014.
Jefferson County Housing Costs
Median Home Value
Average Monthly Rent
$269,000
$1,269
Homeowner Vacancy Rate
1.0%
Rental Vacancy Rate
3.8%
SOURCE: U.S. Census Bureau, 2014.
Jefferson County provides spectacular views of the foothills of the Rocky
Mountains.
Household Income
Less than $15,000
7.6%
$15,000-$24,999
7.7%
$25,000-$34,999
8.2%
$35,000-$49,999
12.1%
$50,000-$74,999
18.2%
$75,000-$99,999
14.6%
$100,000-$149,999
17.6%
$150,000-$199,999
7.5%
$200,000+
6.5%
SOURCE: U.S. Census Bureau, 2014.
2015 Economic Profile
Taxes
Local and State Taxes
SALES TAXES
Sales Tax Revenues (* in thousands of dollars)
State1
City
County2
RTD/CD3
Total
Counties
Arvada*
2.9
3.46
0.5
1.1
7.96
Adams
$32,708,106*
$7,497,101*
Edgewater*
2.9
3.50
0.5
1.1
8.00
Arapahoe
$29,107,773*
$10,198,953*
Golden*
2.9
3.00
0.5
1.1
7.50
Boulder
$14,280,433*
$4,893,187*
Lakeside
2.9
2.10
0.5
1.1
6.60
Broomfield
$3,378,799*
$1,103,678*
Lakewood*
2.9
3.00
0.5
1.1
7.50
City/County Denver
$53,346,837*
$15,100,714*
Littleton
2.9
3.00
0.5
1.1
7.50
Douglas
$10,759,170*
$4,803,311*
Morrison
2.9
3.75
0.5
1.1
8.25
JEFFERSON
$20,064,379*
$7,594,896*
Mountain View
2.9
4.00
0.5
1.1
8.50
Arvada
$2,827,463,798
$1,119,533,712
Superior
2.9
3.46
0.5
1.1
7.96
Conifer
$145,899,935
$48,978,095
Westminster*
2.9
3.85
0.5
1.1
8.35
Edgewater
$148,352,929
$80,298,818
Wheat Ridge*
2.9
3.00
0.5
1.1
7.50
Evergreen
$196,814,586
$69,185,790
Unincorporated
2.9
N/A
0.5
1.1
4.50
Golden
$2,094,444,065
$770,794,653
$10,540,240
$5,369,991
SOURCE: Department of Revenue, 2015.
There is no occupational head tax in Jefferson County.
1. Machinery and tools used in manufacturing that are valued at over $500 are
exempt from state sales tax. 2. Funds used for acquisition and maintenance of
open space. 3. Regional Transportation District/Cultural Facilities District.
* Home Rule City. State does not collect local sales tax.
Real and Corporate Personal Property Tax —
Mill rates (dollars of tax per $1,000 of assessed valuation) are
determined by individual entities within Jefferson County. Real
and corporate business personal property are assessed at 29%.
Residential Property
Average Mill Levy
School District
County
City/Special Districts
Kittredge
Lakeside
29%
7.96%
100.238 mills
50.165 mills
25.846 mills
Varies by Location
Average Municipal Levy
5.007
Average Special Levy
3.853
$84,291,922
$43,443,818
$2,659,264,428
Littleton
$865,529,484
$325,352,363
Morrison
$102,886,857
$35,927,716
Westminster
$1,796,967,573
$870,547,303
Wheat Ridge
$2,155,619,972
$624,008,834
Remainder
$2,894,674,163
$942,170,867
$257,008,994*
$86,548,223*
SOURCE: Colorado Department of Revenue, 2014.
Enterprise Zone Tax Credits
The Jefferson County Enterprise Zone was established in 1991 to
promote new capital investment and job creation in areas of the
county that are economically distressed. State income tax credits
are offered to qualifying businesses within these areas, including
portions of Arvada, Golden, Lakewood, Westminster, Wheat Ridge,
and Unincorporated Jefferson County.
Investment Tax Credit
Research & Development Tax Credit
State Income Tax
Personal Income Tax
4.63%
Corporate Income Tax on
Net Income
4.63%
Unemployment
Compensation Rate
2.48% of the first $10,000
SOURCES: Colorado Division of Property Taxation, 2014 & Jefferson County, 2015.
Single-factor legislation, passed in 2008, simplifies Colorado’s
corporate income tax structure through a “single factor” apportionment
eliminating the “multiple choice” approach for income tax years
commencing on or after January 1, 2009. The legislation simplified
Colorado’s corporate tax structure by establishing a “single sales
factor” for multi-state corporations.
Net Taxable Sales
$6,767,893,844
Lakewood
COLORADO
Assessment Ratios
Commercial Property
Gross Sales
3%
3% of qualified
expenditures
Jobs Credit
$1,100/net new employee
Health Insurance Credit
$1,000/insured job for first
two years
Job Training Credit
Vacant Building Rehabilitation Tax Credit
Manufacturing Sales & Use Tax
Credit Exemption
Commercial Vehicle Investment Tax
Credit
Contribution Tax Credit
12% of qualified training
expenses
25% of qualified expenditures
Expanded S&U tax
exemption in zone
1.5% of commercial
vehicle purchases
12.5-25% donations to
approved projects
There is no unitary tax and no inventory tax in Colorado. Enterprise
Zone income tax credits are available in designated areas.
www.jeffcoedc.org
Real Estate
Real Estate Market Overview
OFFICE
Denver Metro
JEFFERSON COUNTY
Existing SF
% Vacant
Avg. Lease Rate per SF
61,667,360
10.1%
$29.46
Class B
93,471,117
10.3%
$21.24
Class C
21,475,795
5.4%
$16.52
Class A
Class A
4,871,930
9.3%
$25.64
Class B
13,871,036
15.9%
$19.33
Class C
3,465,477
9.7%
$14.70
Existing SF
% Vacant
Avg. Lease Rate per SF
Industrial Warehouse
130,563,541
2.6%
$6.74
Flex/R&D
10,090,265
8.7%
$10.83
Industrial Warehouse
7,811,489
1.1%
$8.59
Flex/R&D
1,385,793
4.1%
$9.62
Existing SF
% Vacant
Avg. Lease Rate per SF
Denver Metro
33,869,732
6.7%
$13.63
JEFFERSON COUNTY
161,447,664
5.0%
$15.70
INDUSTRIAL
Denver Metro
JEFFERSON COUNTY
RETAIL
SOURCE: CoStar Realty Information, Inc., Q3 2015.
Major Business Parks
Business Park
Acres
Candelas (Arvada)
1,451
Rooney Valley (Lakewood, Morrison, Unincorporated)
1,276
Keller Farms (Unincorporated)
1,200
Verve Innovation Park at RMMA (Unincorporated)
573
Fehringer Ranch (Unincorporated)
493
Denver Federal Center (Lakewood)
450
Denver West Office Park (Lakewood)
450
Westmoor Technology Park (Westminster)
425
Coors Technology Center (Golden)
375
Ken Caryl Business Center (Unincorporated)
300
Lakewood Technology Park (Lakewood)
300
Academy Park (Lakewood)
250
Union Boulevard Corridor (Lakewood)
200
Mountain Plains Industrial Center (Unincorporated)
138
Church Ranch Corporate Center (Westminster)
135
Genesee Business Park (Unincorporated)
110
Belmar (Lakewood)
104
Canyon View Business Park (Golden)
100
Jefferson Corporate Center (Unincorporated)
93
Circle Point Corporate Center (Westminster)
82
Corporate Center (Golden)
79
Jefferson I Research Center (Unincorporated)
70
Jefferson II Research Center (Unincorporated)
54
44th Industrial Park (Wheat Ridge)
51
Major business parks are defined as planned parks with more than 50 acres.
Jefferson County continues to have a healthy and growing real estate market and
many land opportunities for development.
Construction Cost Index
for Selected Cities
Materials
Installation
COMPOSITE
San Francisco
105.2
145.4
122.7
Boston
101.6
139.5
118.1
Chicago
99.8
139.7
117.2
Los Angeles
99.2
117.5
107.2
Kansas City
101.4
105.7
103.3
Seattle
101.4
104.7
102.8
DENVER
100.8
81.7
92.5
Phoenix
99.2
73.8
88.1
Dallas
99.5
67.4
85.5
100.0 = National average for all cities.
SOURCE: Building Construction Cost Data, 2015.
2015 Economic Profile
Transportation
Transportation Services
Air Service
Denver International Airport (DIA)
Built in 1995, DIA accommodates more than 50 million
passengers a year and is the world’s 13th busiest airport and
the 5th busiest airport in the U.S. Construction is underway
on a 22.8-mile commuter rail transit corridor to connect DIA to
downtown’s Denver Union Station, scheduled to open in 2016.
Runways
6 (12 runways at
complete build-out)
Commercial Carriers
15
Nonstop Services to Domestic &
International Destinations
181
SOURCE: Denver International Airport Public Affairs Office, 2015.
Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (General Aviation)
Situated between Denver and Boulder on U.S. 36, Rocky
Mountain Metropolitan Airport (RMMA), is the closest airport to
both downtown Denver and Boulder. Classified as a general
aviation reliever airport, RMMA relieves general aviation
traffic from Denver International airport, a popular feature for
businesses that take advantage of the fact that the airport is just
20 minutes from downtown Denver.
Fixed Base Operators
2
Acreage
1,700 acres
Acreage for New Development
600+ acres
Three Runways
Truck Service
Over 160 freight companies provide trucking services in the
area.
Bus Service
Seven inter-city commercial bus companies.
Regional Transportation District (RTD)—Intra-city.
Rail Service
Passenger: Amtrak
Freight: Burlington Northern/Santa Fe and Union Pacific
Light Rail: The RTD FasTracks program is a multi-billion dollar
comprehensive transit expansion plan to build 122 miles of new
commuter rail and light rail, 18 miles of bus rapid transit, 21,000
new parking spaces at light rail and bus stations, and enhanced
bus service for easy, convenient bus and rail connections across
the eight-county district.
The West Corridor Line opened for passenger service in 2013.
The 12.1-mile light rail transit connects Denver’s Union Station
to the Jefferson County Government Center in Golden, passing
through Lakewood.
The Gold Line is currently under construction and will be an 11.2mile commuter rail line connecting Denver’s Union Station to
Ward Road in Wheat Ridge, passing through Arvada. The Gold
line will open in 2016.
3,600, 7,500 and 9,000 feet
U. S. Customs Office in Terminal Building
SOURCE: Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport, 2015.
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GOLD LINE
70
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WEST LINE
Colfax Avenue
6
470
285
Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport is the fourth busiest airport in Colorado.
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Health & Recreation
Healthcare
Jefferson County Recreation
Lutheran Medical Center
Lutheran
Medical
Center is a communitybased, 338-bed acutecare hospital located in
Wheat Ridge. Local and national ratings organizations
regularly recognize Lutheran for clinical excellence,
patient safety and patient experience.
Boating/Sailing (Major Lakes)
4
Golf Courses (Public/Private)
21
Lutheran’s premier services include a five-star birthing
center, Heart and Neurovascular Center, robotic surgery,
Primary Stroke Center, Comprehensive Cancer Center,
Orthopedics, a Level III Trauma Center and emergency
services including the first Senior Emergency Room
in Colorado. Senior-focused services also include
Senior Behavioral Health and a Senior Surgery Center.
Lutheran operations include West Pines, Lutheran
Hospice, Bridges Health and Wellness and Colorado
Lutheran Home and Apartments.
Mountain/Rock Climbing
Employment
Licensed Beds
2014 Inpatient Admissions
Licensed Beds
2015 Inpatient Admissions
4
Kayak Course
1
Motor Speedway
1
Equestrian Centers
5
Recreation Centers
42
Ski Resorts
54 peaks statewide
(14,000 ft.+)
8 major ski resorts
located within 75 mi.
2,463
338
11,598
St. Anthony Hospital
Located in Lakewood, St.
Anthony Hospital provides
expert care with innovative
technology. As a Level I Trauma Center, St. Anthony
Hospital is a primary receiving center for the region’s
most seriously ill and injured patients, and is the
headquarters for Flight For Life Colorado. St. Anthony
provides services in cardiology, stroke, neurosciences,
oncology, and orthopedics. In addition, the St. Anthony
Medical camps is home to a Comprehensive Stroke
Center, Neuroscience Center, Cancer Center, Breast
Center and OrthoColorado Hospital, the only orthopedic
specialty hospital in the region.
Employment
Ice Skating Arenas
Morrison’s Red Rocks Country Club is one of many pristine golf courses in
Jefferson County.
Healthiest Community
Colorado is the nation’s thinnest state, with an adult
obesity rate of 21.3%, and 83.6% of adults in Colorado
participate in physical activity or exercise, the highest
in the country. (Kaiser State Health Facts & The Henry
J. Kaiser Family Foundation).
2,800
224
11,781
Kaiser Permanente
Kaiser
Permanente
serves its Jefferson
County members from
medical facilities in the cities of Arvada, Evergreen,
Lakewood, Westminster and Wheat Ridge, as well as
in the unincorporated areas of the county.
Jefferson County offers residents an active, healthy, outdoor lifestyle. There is also
a strong community focus on preventive healthcare.
2015 Economic Profile
Quality of Life
Mountain Amenities
Mountainous Land Area in County
Geography
72%
National Forest Area
107,203 acres
Public Campgrounds
14
Educational/Resource Centers
American Mountaineering Center
Lookout Mountain Nature Center
JEFFERSON COUNTY
773.2 sq. miles
Mountain Area
557 sq. miles
Incorporated
117.1 sq. miles
Unincorporated
656.1 sq. miles
SOURCE: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey.
Open Space
Jefferson County Open Space Program—
The Jefferson County Open Space Program was
created by a vote of Jefferson County citizens in 1972
to preserve open space land for present and future
generations. The program is funded by a one-half
percent (0.5%) sales tax on the county’s retail sales. A
prime goal of the Open Space Program is to preserve
and enhance the county’s uniqueness—its striking
mountain vistas, rolling plains, fish-filled streams, and
abundant wildlife.
Open Space Parks/Properties
Total Acres Managed
Trail Miles
Annual Visitors
28
44,613
231
2.2 million
SOURCE: Jefferson County Open Space, 2015.
Jefferson County residents enjoy everything Colorado has to offer, from quick
downtown access to beautiful Rocky Mountain vistas.
Housing Units
Total Housing Units
231,262
Owner Occupied
70.1%
Renter Occupied
29.9%
Vacant
SOURCE: U.S. Census Bureau, 2014.
Jefferson County boasts a nationally recognized open space program with over 200
miles of multi-use trails.
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4.5%
Arts & Culture
Sporting and Cultural Amenities
At 6,450 feet above sea level, Red Rocks Park & Amphitheater is a unique
transitional zone where the Great Plains meet the Rocky Mountains.
SCFD
Citizens in Metro Denver support
arts and culture through the
Scientific and Cultural Facilities
District (SCFD), which is a voterapproved sales tax earmarking
one cent of every $10 in retail
sales to support art, historical, and
scientific organizations. The SCFD
distributes more than $40 million
annually to 300 arts and culture
organizations.
Jeffco Museums/Cultural Facilities/Attractions—
Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities
Bandimere Speedway
Baugh House
Buffalo Bill Memorial Museum and Grave
Butterfly Pavilion and Insect Center
Center for the Arts Evergreen
Colorado Railroad Museum
Dinosaur Ridge
Evergreen Lake House & Park
Foothills Arts Center
Heritage Square
Hiwan Homestead Museum
Jefferson County Fairgrounds
Jefferson Symphony Orchestra
Lakewood Cultural Center
Little White Schoolhouse Museum
MillerCoors Brewing Company
Red Rocks Park & Amphitheater
The Splash at Fossil Trace Waterpark
Stagedoor Theatre
Waterton Canyon
Metro Area Attractions—
Colorado Ballet
Colorado Symphony Orchestra
Denver Art Museum
Denver Botanic Gardens
Denver Center for the Performing Arts
Denver Museum of Nature & Science
Denver Zoo
Elitch Gardens Theme & Water Park
National Western Stock Show & Rodeo
Downtown Aquarium
Opera Colorado
The Children’s Museum
United States Mint
The Wild Animal Sanctuary
Professional Sports Franchises—
Denver Broncos (Football)
1997, 1998 & 2015 NFL Champions
2013 AFC Champions
Colorado Avalanche (Hockey)
1996 & 2001 Stanley Cup Champions
Colorado Rockies (Baseball)
2007 National League Champions
Denver Nuggets (Basketball)
Colorado Rapids (Soccer)
2010 MLS Cup Champions
Colorado Mammoth (Lacrosse)
The Lakewood Cultural Center offers a technically advanced 316-seat theater,
rotating visual art exhibits in multiple gallery spaces, meeting and event spaces,
and cultural arts classes.
2015 Economic Profile
Business Assistance
Economic Development Contact Information
For more information, contact:
Jefferson County Economic Development Corporation
1667 Cole Boulevard, Suite 400, Golden, Colorado 80401-3313
p: 303.202.2965 • f: 303.202.2967 • e-mail: [email protected] • www.jeffcoedc.org
Jefferson County Economic Development Corporation is dedicated to preserving and enhancing
economic vitality for the citizens of Jefferson County. We share this mission with the following partners:
Arvada Economic Development Association
8101 Ralston Road
Arvada, CO 80002
p: 720.898.7010
www.arvadaeconomicdevelopment.org
City of Westminster Economic Development
4800 W. 92nd Avenue
Westminster, CO 80030
p: 303.658.2108
www.westminstereconomicdevelopment.org
City of Edgewater
2401 Sheridan Boulevard
Edgewater, CO 80214
p: 303.235.8300
www.edgewaterco.com
City of Wheat Ridge Economic Development
7500 W. 29th Avenue
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
p: 303.235.2806
www.ci.wheatridge.co.us
City of Golden Economic Development
1445 Tenth Street
Golden, CO 80401
p: 303.384.8172
www.cityofgolden.net
Jefferson County Business Resource Center
1667 Cole Boulevard, Suite 400
Golden, CO 80401
p: 303.996.8976
www.jeffcobrc.org
City of Lakewood Economic Development
480 S. Allison Parkway
Lakewood, CO 80226
p: 303.987.7730
www.lakewood.org/economicdevelopment
American Job Center
3500 Illinois Street
Golden, CO 80401
p: 303.271.4700
www.jeffco.us/american-job-center
FOR MORE INFORMATION
To find out more about Jefferson County, visit the
Jefferson County Economic Development Corporation
website at www.jeffcoedc.org. There you will find:
• Detailed site selection and demographic information
• Key contact numbers and addresses
• Real estate search database
• Business assistance program information
• Company announcements and news
• Enterprise Zone information and forms
• Jeffco EDC publications
• Economic development networking opportunities
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