Location
Evergreen to downtown Denver: 35 minutes
Evergreen to Denver Tech Center: 50 minutes
Evergreen to Cherry Creek Shopping Center: 45 minutes
Size
Approximately 150 square miles. Since there are no defined city limits, this is an approximate size.
Elevation
7040 feet above sea level at Evergreen Lake
8270 feet above sea level at Conifer Shopping Center
Climate
Summer average temperature: high 70’s to low 80’s
Winter average temperature: 5 to mid-40’s
Average days of sunshine: 296 per year
Average humidity: below 33%
Average precipitation: 20 inches annually
Average snowfall: 90 inches annually
Summer generally brings sunny days with an occasional afternoon shower. Winter snows are generally brief and followed by warm, sunny days that melt the snow.
Population
Approximately 40,000 people throughout the entire area; 20,600 postal addresses.
Government
Unincorporated. Jefferson County government in nearby Golden administers, 3 elected County Commissioners.
Utilities
Electricity: Xcel Energy Co. or Intermountain Rural Electric Assoc.
Gas: natural gas by Xcel Energy Co., Colorado Natural Gas or propane through many local suppliers
Water/Sewer: Evergreen Metro District or other community districts; private wells and septics are most common outside districts
Municipal Services
Police: Jefferson County Sheriff, headquartered in Golden, Colorado
Fire: local volunteer Fire departments, highly rated
Medical: clinics in Bergen Park, Evergreen and Conifer.
Volunteer ambulance/EMT service throughout area
Flight for Life emergency helicopter based in Denver
Major medical centers in Denver
Hospice and elderly care centers in Evergreen
Media
Newspapers:
Daily: Denver Post. Weekly: Canyon Courier , High Timber Times, Hustler.
Monthly: Serenity, Mountain Connection
Radio: all Denver stations are available, no local stations
Television: all Denver stations are available, unless restricted by terrain. Cable and/or satellite dish service throughout area.
Voting Requirements
Must be a resident for 32 days in Colorado, 18 years of age, a citizen of the US and a registered voter. You may register at the Motor Vehicle Office in Evergreen.
Motor Vehicle Laws
Colorado license plates and a Colorado driver’s license should be obtained within 30 days after establishing residency. If your current out-of-state license is valid, you need only pass a written exam and eye test.
Taxes
Retail sales tax: 4.3% (lower than Denver!)
State income tax: 5% of federal taxable income
Property tax: 9.74% of appraised value times mil levy, usually results in a tax bill of 1%-1.5% of value of property
Real Estate
Average selling price as of December, 2004 according to the Evergreen/Conifer MLS service was $388,227. Prices range from $250,000 to over $2,000,000.