Jefferson County, CO cities and towns

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Jefferson County, located in the state of Colorado, is known for its diverse landscape, which includes both bustling urban areas and serene natural surroundings. The county is home to the iconic Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre, a popular venue for concerts and events, as well as the scenic Lookout Mountain and Clear Creek. Visitors can explore the historic city of Golden, where they can learn about the area's rich mining history at the Colorado School of Mines Geology Museum. Additionally, the county hosts the annual Colorado Dragon Boat Festival, attracting many participants and spectators. With its blend of urban amenities and natural beauty, Jefferson County offers something for everyone.

Jefferson County (CO) Statistics

Number of cities/towns/villages	6
Population	580,000
Area	774 sq mi
Density	749 /sq mi
Altitude	7,500 ft
Median Household Income	$87,000
Poverty rate	7%
Unemployment rate	3%
Educational Attainment (Bachelor's Degree or higher)	45%

Environmental risk in Jefferson County, CO

Overall risk	Relatively Moderate
Expected Annual Loss	Relatively High
Social Vulnerability	Very Low
Community Resilience	Relatively High
Avalanche Risk	Relatively Low
Coastal Flooding Risk	Not Applicable
Cold Wave Risk	Relatively Moderate
Drought Risk	Very Low
Earthquake Risk	Relatively Low
Hail Risk	Very High
Heat Wave Risk	No Rating
Hurricane Risk	Not Applicable
Ice Storm Risk	Relatively Moderate
Landslide Risk	Relatively Moderate
Lightning Risk	Relatively High
Riverine Flooding Risk	Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Risk	Relatively High
Tornado Risk	Relatively High
Tsunami Risk	Not Applicable
Volcanic Activity Risk	Not Applicable
Wildfire Risk	Relatively High
Winter Weather Risk	Relatively Moderate

Data obtained from the FEMA National Risk Index.

Jefferson County administration contact details

Jefferson County administration contact details
Address	100 Jefferson County Parkway, Golden, CO 80419
County Seat	Golden
Phone number	(303) 271-6511
Email address	[email protected]
Official website	https://www.jeffco.us
County Clerk	George Stern
County Commissioners	Lesley Dahlkemper, Andy Kerr, Tracy Kraft-Tharp

List of cities and towns in Jefferson County by population size

LAKEWOOD
Lakewood is a Home rule municipality in Jefferson county with -150 000 inhabitants.
WESTMINSTER
Westminster is a Home rule municipality in Jefferson county with -150 000 inhabitants.
WHEAT RIDGE
Wheat Ridge is a Home rule municipality in Jefferson county with -40 000 inhabitants.
GOLDEN
Golden is a Home rule municipality in Jefferson county with -20 000 inhabitants.
EDGEWATER
Edgewater is a Home rule municipality in Jefferson county with -10 000 inhabitants.
MOUNTAIN VIEW
Mountain View is a Home rule municipality in Jefferson county with -1 000 inhabitants.
MORRISON
Morrison is a Home rule municipality in Jefferson county with -500 inhabitants.
COAL CREEK
Coal Creek is a Statutory town in Jefferson county with -500 inhabitants.
LAKESIDE
Lakeside is a Statutory town in Jefferson county with -100 inhabitants.