Jefferson County, Colorado - Jefferson County Economic

Jefferson County, Colorado
Economic
2015
Jefferson County at a Glance
Square Miles
773.2
Population
552,213
Median Age
41.3
Households
225,074
Incorporated Cities/Towns:
Arvada, Bow Mar, Edgewater, Golden, Lakeside,
Lakewood, Littleton, Morrison, Mountain View,
Superior, Westminster, and Wheat Ridge
Labor Force
314,808
Number of Jobs
222,814
Average Wage
$49,764
Student Enrollment (K-12)
86,754
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 majestic 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
250
Hottest Month
July (89.8º avg. high)
Coldest Month
January (17.8º avg. low)
Annual Precipitation
16.5 inches (average)
Annual Snowfall
69.7 inches (average)
Average Humidity
SOURCE: US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, 2013.
2015 Economic Profile
38%
Population
County Government
Total
Population
Jeffco Only
Population
552,213
552,213
111,559
108,582
908
286
5,281
5,281
19,792
19,792
8
8
147,235
147,235
Littleton*
43,796
2,475
Morrison
434
434
Mountain View
521
521
12,833
0
Westminster*
110,316
43,612
Wheat Ridge
30,950
30,950
193,037
193,999
JEFFERSON COUNTY
Arvada*
Bow Mar*
Edgewater
Golden
Lakeside
Lakewood
Superior*
Unincorporated
DENVER/MSA
2,951,798
COLORADO
5,264,890
*Municipality is located in multiple counties.
SOURCE: Colorado State Demography Office, 2013.
County Government
Board of
Commissioners (3)
County Seat
Golden
Cities and Towns
12 incorporated,
9 unincorporated
Police Force
County Sheriff with
576 certified deputies,
10 municipal police
departments
Fire and Rescue
17 departments
County Annual Budget
(2014)
$481.2 million
Primary Source of
Revenue
Property and Sales
Taxes
SOURCE: Jefferson County, 2014.
Age Distribution
Under 5 Years
5.4%
5 to 9 Years
5.9%
10 to 14 Years
6.3%
15 to 24 Years
12.2%
25 to 34 Years
12.4%
35 to 44 Years
12.7%
45 to 54 Years
15.4%
55 to 64 Years
15.0%
65 to 74 Years
8.7%
75 to 84 Years
4.2%
85 + Years
1.8%
SOURCE: U.S. Census Bureau, 2013.
The Jefferson County government fosters a business-friendly environment.
Cultural Diversity
American Indian, Alaska Native
1.2%
Asian and Pacific Islander
2.9%
Black
1.3%
Hispanic
15.0%
White
79.1%
Other
0.5%
SOURCE: U.S. Census Bureau, 2013.
www.jeffcoedc.org
Top Primary Employers
Employer
Product/Service
Lockheed Martin
Aerospace/Defense
Employees
4,875
MillerCoors Brewing Company
Beverages
2,800
St. Anthony Hospital
Medical Services
2,800
Lutheran Medical Center
Medical Services
2,500
Terumo BCT
Medical Technology
2,035
National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Research Laboratory
1,720
CoorsTek
Ceramic Component Mfg.
1,300
Ball Corporation
Aerospace/Metal Container Mfg.
1,220
FirstBank Holding Co. of Colorado
Financial Services
1,190
HomeAdvisor
Home Improvement/Repair
790
Kaiser Permanente
Medical Services
675
Companies may have multiple locations. Numbers reflect employees in Jefferson County only.
SOURCE: Human resource department of individual companies.
Employment Distribution
Industry Breakdown
Industry
Establishments
Employment
Aerospace
20
5,850
Aviation
95
390
Banking & Finance
556
4,916
Broadcasting & Telecommunications
419
2,070
Cleantech
404
6,549
Fossil Fuels
Healthcare & Wellness
Insurance
Mining & Logging - 0.4%
Construction - 6.1%
Manufacturing - 7.5%
Wholesale Trade - 3.2%
Retail Trade - 12.7%
Transportation, Warehousing & Utilities - 1.5%
254
1,530
3,062
23,835
665
2,915
Investments
1,170
2,418
IT-Software
813
6,099
55
3,092
Medical Devices & Diagnostics
Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology
Total
36
244
7,549
59,908
SOURCE: Development Research Partners, 2014.
Information - 1.8%
Financial Activities - 4.9%
Professional & Business Services - 16.1%
Education & Health Services - 15.3%
Leisure & Hospitality - 11.6%
Government - 15.8%
Other - 3.0%
SOURCE: Colorado Department of Labor & Employment, 2014.
Jefferson County is home to many high-tech manufacturers. Lockheed Martin Space
Systems in south Jeffco is one of the county’s largest employers.
2015 Economic Profile
Colorado Employment Projections by Industry
Industry Sector
2013 Employment
2023 Projection
Total Percent Change
Accommodation & Food Services
241,842
303,279
25.4%
Administrative & Support & Waste Management & Remediation
149,200
198,156
32.8%
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting
14,654
16,896
15.3%
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation
48,833
57,438
17.6%
Construction
120,477
159,196
32.1%
Educational Services
205,706
242,771
18.0%
Finance & Insurance
108,856
127,552
17.2%
Healthcare & Social Assistance
287,925
384,147
33.4%
Management of Companies & Enterprises
34,316
61,061
77.9%
Manufacturing
135,677
148,878
10.0%
Mining
33,217
59,136
78.0%
Professional, Scientific & Technical Services
188,561
268,003
42.1%
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
43,352
52,580
21.3%
Retail Trade
259,215
303,905
17.9%
Transportation & Warehousing
70,538
86,113
22.1%
Utilities
7,838
6,963
-11.2%
Wholesale Trade
94,985
110,466
16.3%
Other Services
99,468
118,467
19.1%
SOURCE: Colorado Department of Labor & Employment, 2014.
Colorado Employment Projections by Occupation
Occupation
2013 Employment
2023 Projection
Total Percent Change
Architecture & Engineering
57,493
72,819
26.7%
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports & Media
49,623
59,032
19.0%
Business & Financial Operations
178,189
227,160
27.5%
Community & Social Services
35,358
44,206
25.0%
Computer & Mathematical
96,980
128,597
32.6%
Construction & Extraction
135,975
189,499
39.7%
Education, Training & Library
137,580
165,676
20.4%
Farming, Fishing & Forestry
11,670
12,979
11.2%
Healthcare Practitioners & Technical
126,745
164,240
29.6%
Installation, Maintenance & Repair
95,378
115,068
20.6%
Life, Physical & Social Science
30,331
37,193
22.6%
Management
136,115
166,113
22.0%
Office & Administrative Support
382,073
455,742
19.3%
Personal Care & Service
90,061
117,555
30.5%
Production
100,914
114,306
13.3%
Protective Services
55,788
66,097
18.5%
Sales & Related
285,359
334,917
17.4%
Transportation & Material Moving
134,256
166,609
24.1%
SOURCE: Colorado Department of Labor & Employment, 2014.
www.jeffcoedc.org
Labor Force
Workforce Development
JEFFERSON
COUNTY
Denver
MSA
Colorado
Total Labor Force
314,808
1,460,944
2,804,938
Employed
304,040
1,401,338
2,683,965
10,768
59,812
120,973
3.4%
4.1%
4.3%
Unemployed
Unemployment %
SOURCE: Colorado Department of Labor and Employment, 2014.
The American
Job Center is
SERVING JEFFERSON, CLEAR CREEK AND GILPIN COUNTIES
dedicated to the
county’s economic vitality by providing business and
employment solutions. Funded through federal tax
dollars, most services are at no cost to employers and
job seekers. To find out more, call 303.271.4700 or visit
www.jobcenter.jeffco.us.
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.
As the fourth most populated county in Colorado, Jefferson County houses a welleducated, skilled workforce.
Jefferson County Colleges
Colorado Christian University—Colorado Christian
University delivers world class education to thousands
of students and offers more than 50 accredited degrees,
educator licensing programs, and certificates for traditional
undergraduate, adult and graduate students. For more
information, call 303.963.3000 or visit www.ccu.edu.
Colorado School of Mines—Colorado School of Mines
is a public research university devoted to engineering
and applied science. It has the highest admission
standards of any public university in Colorado and
among the highest 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 offers more than 150 programs
and 650 courses leading to two-year degrees or
professional certificates. Red Rocks has campuses in
both Lakewood and Arvada and courses are delivered
in formats from traditional classroom, online, selfpaced and weekend classes. 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.
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
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 - 303.914.6010 or 800.933.8394
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
Public Education
Higher Education
Grade
Number of
Schools
Four Year Public Colleges &
Universities
FALL 2014
ENROLLMENT
Elementary Schools (grades K-5)
89
Colorado School of Mines*
5,795
Middle/Junior High Schools
(grades 6-8)
19
Colorado State University
31,725
Senior High Schools (grades 9-12)
17
Metro State University of Denver
21,179
University of Colorado - Boulder
30,265
University of Colorado - Denver
14,422
University of Northern Colorado
12,050
Option Schools
9
Charter Schools
15
Total Fall 2013-2014 Enrollment
85,983
State Funding Per Pupil
$6,484
Teachers
5,102
Student-to-Teacher Ratio
17:1
Total Employees
14,000
SOURCE: Jefferson County Public Schools, 2013 and Colorado Department of
Education, 2014.
High School Graduation Statistics
1
2
3
JEFFERSON COUNTY
82.9%
Colorado
77.3%
U.S. Average
80.0%
Four Year Private Colleges & Universities
Colorado Christian University*
5,101
Johnson & Wales
1,391
Regis University
9,208
University of Denver
11,809
Two Year Public Colleges
Aims Community College
5,036
Arapahoe Community College
9,301
Community College of Aurora
7,587
Front Range Community College
18,763
Red Rocks Community College*
8,112
Rocky Mountain College of
Art & Design*
TOTAL FALL 2014 ENROLLMENT
777
192,521
* Located in Jefferson County.
SOURCES: Colorado Commission on Higher Education and individual universities.
*Percentages calculated using varying methods.
SOURCES: 1. Jefferson County Public Schools, 2014. 2. Colorado Department of
Education, 2014. 3. U.S. Department of Education.
Educational Attainment
College Entrance Test Scores
JEFFERSON COUNTY
ACT
Jefferson County
21.5
Colorado
20.6
U.S. Average
21.0
SAT
Colorado
US Average
Reading Writing Mathematics
Colorado
582
567
586
U.S. Average
497
487
513
SOURCE: Colorado Department of Education, 2014.
0
50
High school diploma or higher
Bachelor’s degree or higher
SOURCE: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2014.
www.jeffcoedc.org
100
Cost of Living Index
Grocery Items
Housing
Utilities
Transportation
Healthcare
COMPOSITE
New York
145.9
443.8
140.7
127.5
110.0
220.3
San Francisco
126.0
300.1
102.3
109.5
117.2
163.9
Washington, D.C.
111.7
249.4
97.0
103.7
95.9
139.6
Boston
118.2
168.4
133.8
108.9
118.0
135.6
Portland
116.4
155.6
93.0
108.1
112.9
121.7
Chicago
106.9
134.9
96.7
129.8
99.4
117.5
DENVER
100.3
121.2
98.1
99.8
105.6
106.6
Dallas
101.5
73.2
101.5
99.1
100.5
95.7
100.0 = National average for all cities.
SOURCE: The Council for Community and Economic Research, 2014 Annual Average Data.
Median Household Income
JEFFERSON COUNTY
$68,201
Metro Denver
$61,453
Colorado
$58,823
U.S. Average
$51,371
SOURCE: U.S. Census Bureau, 2013.
Per Capita Effective Income
JEFFERSON COUNTY
$36,570
Metro Denver
$32,719
Colorado
$31,421
U.S. Average
$27,319
SOURCE: U.S. Census Bureau, 2013.
Jefferson County Housing Costs
Median Home Value
Average Monthly Rent
$293,926
$1,155
Homeowner Vacancy Rate
0.7%
Rental Vacancy Rate
3.8%
SOURCE: U.S. Census Bureau, 2013.
Jefferson County provides spectacular views of the foothills of the Rocky Mountains.
Household Income
Less than $15,000
7.1%
$15,000-$24,999
7.2%
$25,000-$34,999
8.2%
$35,000-$49,999
12.5%
$50,000-$74,999
18.6%
$75,000-$99,999
14.9%
$100,000-$149,999
18.2%
$150,000-$199,999
7.1%
$200,000+
6.2%
SOURCE: U.S. Census Bureau, 2013.
2015 Economic Profile
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
$31,135,972*
$6,710,508*
Edgewater*
2.9
3.50
0.5
1.1
8
Arapahoe
$27,219,045*
$9,429,904*
Golden*
2.9
3.00
0.5
1.1
7.5
Boulder
$13,552,846*
$4,475,216*
Lakeside
2.9
2.10
0.5
1.1
6.6
Broomfield
$3,401,583*
$1,061,209*
Lakewood*
2.9
3.00
0.5
1.1
7.5
City/County Denver
$45,245,349*
$13,350,941*
Littleton
2.9
3.00
0.5
1.1
7.5
Douglas
$9,893,372*
$4,437,709*
Morrison
2.9
3.75
0.5
1.1
8.25
JEFFERSON
$18,088,816*
$7,111,650*
Mountain View
2.9
4.00
0.5
1.1
8.5
Arvada
$2626,617,101
$1,055,707,923
Westminster*
2.9
3.85
0.5
1.1
8.35
Conifer
$147,735,506
$45,971,791
Wheat Ridge*
2.9
3.00
0.5
1.1
7.5
Edgewater
$134,977,764
$68,319,371
Unincorporated
2.9
N/A
0.5
1.1
4.5
Evergreen
$194,528,268
$64,547,083
$1,910,191,465
$682,432,076
$9,613,209
$5,038,675
SOURCE: Department of Revenue, 2014.
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%.
Average Mill Levy
School District
County
City/Special Districts
110.4515 mills
50.1650 mills
25.846 mills
Varies by Location
Golden
Kittredge
Lakeside
Net Taxable Sales
$75,502,226
$41,204,492
$6,299,479,025
$2,513,149,212
Littleton
$802,599,519
$301,555,100
Morrison
$60,155,761
$30,388,413
Westminster
$1,468,650,329
$824,554,982
Wheat Ridge
$1,915,030,128
$576,143,956
Other
$2,443,735,212
$902,636,905
COLORADO
$234,057,934*
$78,778,023*
Lakewood
SOURCE: Colorado Department of Revenue, 2013.
Enterprise Zone Tax Credits
State Income Tax
Personal Income Tax
4.63%
Corporate Income Tax on
Net Income
4.63%
Unemployment
Compensation Rate
Gross Sales
2.48% of the first $10,000
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, Wheat Ridge, and Unincorporated
Jefferson County.
SOURCES: Colorado Division of Property Taxation, 2014 & Jefferson County, 2014.
Investment Tax Credit
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.
Research & Development Tax Credit
For more information on the Jefferson County
Enterprise Zone and to see if your company is located
in one, please visit www.jeffcoedc.org/ez.asp.
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 Market Overview
OFFICE
Existing SF
Denver Metro
% Vacant
Rent per SF
174,038,334
9.4%
$21.39
Class A
60,192,199
11.2%
$27.95
Class B
92,498,334
11.1%
$20.06
Class C
21,347,801
5.8%
$16.17
JEFFERSON COUNTY
22,001,082
11.8%
$19.48
Class A
4,883,845
10.2%
$25.85
Class B
13,750,806
17.1%
$18.23
Class C
3,366,431
8.0%
$14.36
Existing SF
% Vacant
Rent per SF (NNN)
Industrial Warehouse
130,361,917
3.6%
$7.58
Flex/R&D
10,221,594
8.9%
$9.90
Industrial Warehouse
7,885,937
2.0%
$5.95
Flex/R&D
1,385,793
6.7%
$10.02
INDUSTRIAL
Denver Metro
JEFFERSON COUNTY
SOURCE: CoStar Realty Information, Inc., 2014.
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
Materials
Installation
COMPOSITE
Church Ranch Corporate Center (Westminster)
135
San Francisco
106.1
143.8
122.5
Genesee Business Park (Unincorporated)
110
Boston
101.8
138.1
117.6
Belmar (Lakewood)
104
Minneapolis
100.6
119.9
109.0
Canyon View Business Park (Golden)
100
Chicago
98.9
141.9
117.6
Jefferson Corporate Center (Unincorporated)
93
Los Angeles
100.1
116.5
107.3
Circle Point Corporate Center (Westminster)
82
Seattle
102.5
104.8
103.5
Corporate Center (Golden)
79
Kansas City
101.6
106.7
103.8
Jefferson I Research Center (Unincorporated)
70
DENVER
101.6
82.6
93.3
Jefferson II Research Center (Unincorporated)
54
Phoenix
99.4
74.8
88.7
44th Industrial Park (Wheat Ridge)
51
Dallas
100.1
65.8
85.2
Major business parks are defined as planned parks with more than 50 acres.
The Energy Systems Integration Facility, located on the National Renewable Energy
Laboratory’s campus, opened in 2013. The 182,500 sq. ft. facility houses research to
overcome challenges related to the interconnection of distributed energy systems and the
integration of renewable energy technologies into the electricity grid.
Construction Cost Index
for Selected Cities
100.0 = National average for all cities. SOURCE: Building Construction Cost Data, 2014.
2015 Economic Profile
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
Destinations
162
Nonstop Services to International
Destinations
24
SOURCE: Denver International Airport Public Affairs Office, 2014.
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
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.
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Acreage
1,700 acres
Acreage for New Development
Three Runways
Truck Service
Over 160 freight companies provide trucking services in the
area.
600+ acres
3,600, 7,500 and 9,000 feet
U. S. Customs Office in Terminal Building
SOURCE: Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport, 2014.
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Healthcare
Jefferson County Recreation
Lutheran Medical Center
This 110 year old, fullservice medical center is
located in Wheat Ridge.
Lutheran’s premier services include a five-star birthing
center, Heart and Neurovascular Center, Spine Center,
robotic surgery, Primary Stroke Center, Comprehensive
Cancer Center, Human Motion Institute (orthopedic),
and senior-specific services including Senior Behavioral
Health, Senior Surgery and the first Senior Emergency
Room in Colorado. Lutheran is a Level III Trauma
Center, with a full-service Emergency Room.
Employment
Licensed Beds
2014 Inpatient Admissions
Boating/Sailing (Major Lakes)
4
Golf Courses (Public/Private)
21
Ice Skating Arenas
4
Kayak Course
1
Motor Speedway
1
Equestrian Centers
5
Recreation Centers
42
Mountain/Rock Climbing
Ski Resorts
2,500
54 peaks statewide
(14,000 ft.+)
8 major ski resorts
located within 75 mi.
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15,160
Lutheran operations also include Exempla Lutheran
Southwest Urgent Care, Exempla West Pines Behavioral
Health, an inpatient and outpatient psychiatric and
addiction center, Collier Hospice Center, a hospice and
palliative care service, Exempla Colorado Lutheran Home
and Apartments, a senior community that includes skilled
nursing care housed in a separate Arvada location, and
Bridges Integrative Health and Wellness Services.
St. Anthony Hospital
Located in Lakewood, St.
Anthony Hospital provides
expert care with innovative technology. The hospital is
home to the Flight for Life Colorado and is the busiest
Level I shock trauma in the state. St. Anthony provides
services in cardiology, stroke, neurosciences, oncology,
and orthopedics. In addition, St. Anthony houses its
Breast Center, Diagnostic Imaging Center, Cancer
Center, Senior Health Center and OrthoColorado, the
only orthopedic specialty hospital in the region.
Employment
Licensed Beds
2014 Inpatient Admissions
2,800
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 the highest participation
in physical activities with 62% of the state’s adults
participating in 150 minutes of physical activity per
week (Kaiser State Health Facts 2014, The Henry J.
Kaiser Family Foundation, 2014).
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10,656
Swedish Southwest Healthpark–ER
The Swedish Southwest Healthpark is a full-service
emergency room in the southern part of Jefferson
County. The 24-hour, free-standing facility served over
20,000 patients in 2014.
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
southern part of the county.
Lutheran Medical Center in Wheat Ridge provides state-of-the-art care.
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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
Mountain Area
773.2 sq. miles
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 Acquired
Trail Miles
Annual Visitors
28
53,617
227
2.2 million
SOURCE: Jefferson County Open Space, 2014.
Jefferson County residents enjoy everything Colorado has to offer, from quick downtown
access to beautiful Rocky Mountain vistas.
Housing Units
Total Housing Units
231,500
Owner Occupied
67.2%
Renter Occupied
28.4%
Vacant
SOURCE: U.S. Census Bureau, 2013.
Jefferson County boasts a nationally recognized open space program with over 200 miles
of multi-use trails.
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4.4%
Sporting and Cultural Amenities
The Arvada Center hosts plays, concerts, and events for the Denver Metro area.
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)
2013 AFC Champions
1998 & 1999 Super Bowl 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.
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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
f: 720.898.7015
www.arvadaeconomicdevelopment.org
City of Westminster Economic Development
4800 W. 92nd Avenue
Westminster, CO 80030
p: 303.658.2113
f: 303.706.3922
www.westminstereconomicdevelopment.org
City of Edgewater
2401 Sheridan Boulevard
Edgewater, CO 80214
p: 303.235.8300
f: 303.238.7192
www.edgewaterco.govoffice3.com
City of Wheat Ridge Economic Development
7500 W. 29th Avenue
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
p: 303.235.2806
f: 303.234.5924
www.ci.wheatridge.co.us
City of Golden Economic Development
1445 Tenth Street
Golden, CO 80401
p: 303.384.8095
f: 303.384.8161
www.cityofgolden.net
Jefferson County Business Resource Center
1667 Cole Boulevard, Suite 400
Golden, CO 80401
p: 303.996.8976
f: 303.237.7633
www.jeffcobrc.org
City of Lakewood Economic Development
480 S. Allison Parkway
Lakewood, CO 80226
p: 303.987.7730
f: 303.987.7063
www.lakewood.org/economicdevelopment
American Job Center
3500 Illinois Street
Golden, CO 80401
p: 303.271.4700
f: 303.271.4708
www.jobcenter.jeffco.us
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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