Longmont

The City of Longmont is a home rule municipality located in Boulder and Weld counties, Colorado, United States. Longmont was the site of Colorado's first library, founded in 1871 by Elizabeth Rowell Thompson, though it lasted up to a year before its collection of 300 books was lost. In 1955, United Airlines Flight 629 exploded over Longmont, killing 44 passengers and crew. In May 2013, the Longmont City Council voted to finance and build out its own municipal gigabit data fiber-optic network, known as NextLight, to every house and business over a three-year period starting in late 2013. In April 2009, the GE Energy Company relocated its control solutions business to the area. The city is located in northeastern Boulder County at 40°1018N 105°0633W. The elevation at City Hall is 4,978 feet (1,517 m) above sea level. St. Vrain Creek, a tributary of the South Platte River, flows through the city just south of the city center. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Longmont has a total area of 27.6 square miles (71.2 square miles) and 1.8 km² or 530% water. The hottest temperature recorded in Longmont in 1973 was 106 °F (41 °C) on July 7, 1973. The coldest temperature recorded was 38 °C (39 °F) on January 16, 1930, while the coldest was 27 °C on June 27, 1994.

History

Longmont is the primary city name, but also Firestone, Frederick, Mead, Niwot are acceptable city names or spellings. Longmont was the site of Colorado's first library, founded in 1871 by Elizabeth Rowell Thompson. It remained open until August 7, 1972 when, due to overcrowding with approximately 22,000 books within the space, it was closed just a week before the new library that had been constructed next door was opened. In 1955, United Airlines Flight 629 exploded over Longmont, killing 44 passengers and crew. In May 2013, the Longmont City Council voted to finance and build out its own municipal gigabit data fiber-optic network, known as NextLight, to every house and business over a three-year period starting in late 2013. During the mid-1990s, the southern edge of Longmont became the location of the first New Urbanist project in Colorado, called Prospect New Town, designed by the architects Andrés Duany and Elizabeth Plater-Zyberk. In April 2009, the GE Energy Company relocated its control solutions business to the area. As agriculture waned, more high technology has come to the city, including companies like Seagate and Amgen; Amgen closed its Longmont campus in 2015. The downtown along Main Street, once nearly dead during the 1980s, has seen a vibrant revival in the 1990s and into the 21st century. In the early 2000s, IBM built a manufacturing and development campus near Longmont. The federal government built the Denver Air Route Traffic Control Center in Longmont in the 1960s, and IBM built an office in Denver in the early 1990s.

Geography

Longmont is located in northeastern Boulder County at 40°1018N 105°0633W. The elevation at City Hall is 4,978 feet (1,517 m) above sea level. St. Vrain Creek, a tributary of the South Platte River, flows through the city just south of the city center. U.S. Highway 287 (Main Street) leads north 16 miles (26 km) to Loveland and south 34 miles (55km) to downtown Denver. State Highway 119 passes through theCity south of downtown and leads southwest 15 miles (24 km)to Boulder and east 5 miles (8 km to Interstate 25. The city has a total area of 27.6 square miles (71.6 km²), of which 26.2 sq miles (67.8 km²) is land and 1.5 square miles [3.8km²] is water. It has a population of 2,816 (as of the 2010 Census). The city is located on the Colorado Turnpike, which runs through the northern part of Boulder County and into Weld County. It is the only city in Boulder County that is not on the National Highway System, which connects Denver and Boulder to the rest of the state. Longmont is home to the University of Colorado at Boulder, which has a campus of the College of Arts and Sciences. The University of California at Boulder also has a branch campus in Longmont, which was founded in the early 1900s.

Climate

According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Longmont has a cold semi-arid climate, abbreviated "Bsk" on climate maps. The hottest temperature recorded in Longmont was 106 °F (41 °C) on July 7, 1973 and June 27, 1994. The coldest temperature recorded was 38°F (39 °C), on January 16, 1930. Longmont is home to the U.S. National Museum of Natural History, which is located in the town's downtown area. The museum is open to the public every day of the year, except when it is closed for renovations or special events. It is also home to a museum of American history, which dates back to the 17th century. It was also the site of the Battle of Longmont, which took place in 17th Century Longmont. The town is also known as the birthplace of U.N. Secretary-General Henry Kissinger. It has a population of about 3,000. The city has a history of being a hotbed of political activism, particularly in the late 1800s and early 1900s. It also has a long history of civil rights activism, including the founding of the University of Colorado at Longmont in 1858. The last time the city had a president was William McKinley, who was assassinated in 1881. The current mayor is Hillary Clinton, who took office in 1993. The mayor is a former member of the Democratic National Committee, and served as mayor from 1989 to 1994.

Demographics

As of the census of 2010, there were 86,270 people living in the city (2019 estimate: 97,261). The racial makeup of the city was: 83.3% White, 0.9% African American, 1.0% Native American, 3.2% Asian, 8.6% Hispanic or Latino, 24.6%. In 2011 Longmont was rated the 2nd safest city in Colorado. The median income for a household in theCity was $58,698, and the median Income for a family was $70,864. About 11.1% of families and 14.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.4% of those under age 18 and 8.2%) of those age 65 or over. The average household size was 2.64 and the average family size was 3.15. In the city, the population was spread out, with 28.6 per cent under the age of 20, 6.3 per cent from 20 to 24, 27.6 percent from 25 to 44, and 11.2 per cent who were 65 years of age or older. The. median age was 36 years, with the. median income of $51,993 versus $41,025 for females. The per capita income for the city is $29,209, including 11.7 per cent of those who are under age 24. The city is located on the Colorado Turnpike, which runs through the town of Longmont.

Education

Longmont is home to the Boulder County Campus of Front Range Community College, the St. Vrain Valley School District, and to a number of private schools. There is also a municipal public library. As of 2019 there was deliberation over whether to establish a library district and to have the library publish news. The library's director stated, in the words of Corey Hutchins of the Columbia Journalism Review, "lacks resources and hasnt kept up with the citys growth". Longmont is the home of the Master Instructor Continuing Education Program (MICEP) a voluntary accreditation program for aviation educators. It is also the site of the U.S. Air Force's Master Instructor Training Program, which provides accreditation for airmen and airwomen in the United States and abroad. The city is also home to Colorado State University, which has a campus in Longmont. It also has a branch of the University of Colorado at Boulder. Longmont has a chapter of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, which is based in Boulder, Colorado. It was founded in 1881. It has a history of being one of the oldest cities in the state, dating back to the 18th century. The town has a population of about 4,000 people, and is located in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, which can be easily seen from the city's downtown area. The population of Longmont, Colorado, is about 3,500 people, making it the second largest city in the Colorado Rockies.

Transportation

Longmont is part of the RTD transit district that provides local and regional bus service to Denver and Boulder. In 2012, Longmont was recognized by the League of American Bicyclists as a silver-level bicycle-friendly community. It is the only city in Colorado placed at the silver level that is not a major tourist center or a university city.Vance Brand Airport is a public-use airport owned by the city. It currently has no scheduled passenger flights, but it is popular for general aviation. Longmont is one of 38 communities in the U.S. to be recognized with this distinction, and the only one not to be located in a major city or a college or university town. The city is located on the Colorado River, which runs through the center of Longmont. It also runs through Fort Collins, Loveland, and Berthoud via a FLEX regionalbus service. The town is located in the Rocky Mountains, which run through the east side of the city and into the foothills of the Colorado Rockies. The Rocky Mountains are the only place in Colorado where the city is not located near the state's major cities, such as Denver, Boulder, and Fort Collins. The Colorado River runs through Longmont, and it runs into the eastern edge of the town of Fort Collins and into Loveland. The Longmont River flows through the city, which is the city's eastern edge. The river is a major source of water for Longmont and the surrounding area.

Economy

Long Island, New York is home to one of the most popular tourist destinations in the United States. The city is also home to a number of other popular tourist attractions, such as the Grand Canyon and the Great Falls of the Rockies. Long Island has a long history of being a popular destination for tourists, especially those from New York and New England. The town also has a reputation for being a great place to stay and to visit, especially in the summer when many tourists come to the area to enjoy the sun and the mountains. It is also a popular tourist destination for those who want to stay in touch with family and friends who have moved there from other parts of the U.S. and around the world. It's also a good place for businesses to set up shop, especially if they want to sell their products or services in the long-term, as the city has a history of having a high number of visitors. It also is a popular place to hang out with friends and family, as many of them live in the area. The community is also known for its love of the outdoors, especially when it comes to outdoor activities such as hiking, biking and camping. It has also been the site of a series of wildfires that have claimed the lives of many people in recent years, including the town of Long Island and the city of New York City, which is just a few miles from the city's central business district. In the summer, the town has a lot of time to spare, as it is in the middle of the day when most of its residents are at work or at home.

Government

The Longmont Fire Department was established in its current form in 1908. Station 1 was built in 1907, used by the department until 1971, and listed in National Register of Historic Places in 1985. As of 2020 the department operates from six stations throughout the city. The history of the department can be traced back to the creation of the W. A. Buckingham Hook & Ladder Company in 1879. This is a list of mayors of Longmont. The list includes the current and former mayors of the city, as well as the current fire chief and chief of police. The city is located in the Rocky Mountain foothills of the Rocky Mountains. The elevation of the town is about 2,000 feet (600 meters) above sea level. The town is located on the Colorado River, which runs through the heart of the downtown area. It has a population of about 4,000. The tallest building in the city is the Town Hall, which is located at 6,000 feet (1,200 m) in the center of town. The highest building is the Fire Department Station 1, which was constructed in 1907 and used until 1971. It was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1985 and is on the National  Register of Historical Platinum Plaster and National Reconstructions of Buildings and Structure of the City. It is the only fire station in Longmont to be listed on the N Register of Historic Plains.

Air Quality, Water Quality, Superfund Sites & UV Index

The Air Quality index is in Longmont, Boulder County, Colorado = 75. These Air Quality index is based on annual reports from the EPA. Higher values are better (100=best). The number of ozone alert days is used as an indicator of air quality, as are the amounts of seven pollutants including particulates, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, lead, and volatile organic chemicals. The Water Quality Index is 99. A measure of the quality of an area’s water supply as rated by the EPA. Higher values are better (100=best). The EPA has a complex method of measuring the watershed quality, using 15 indicators such as pollutants, turbidity, sediments, and toxic discharges. The Superfund Sites Index is 59. Higher is better (100=best). Based upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts. The UV Index in Longmont = 5.8 and is a measure of an area's exposure to the sun's ultraviolet rays. This is most often a combination of sunny weather, altitude, and latitude. The UV Index has been defined by the WHO (www.who.int/news-room/questions-and-answers/item/radiation-the-ultraviolet-(uv)-index) and is uniform worldwide.

Employed

The most recent city population of 1,124 individuals with a median age of 35.8 age the population grows by 14.37% in Longmont, Boulder County, Colorado population since 2000 and are distributed over a density of 3,381.70 residents per square mile of area (1,305.70/km²). There are average 2.65 people per household in the 30,399 households with an average household income of $61,885 a year. The unemployment rate in Alabama is 5.50% of the available work force and has dropped -5.88% over the most recent 12-month period and the projected change in job supply over the next decade based on migration patterns, economic growth, and other factors will increase by 22.74%. The number of physicians in Longmont per 100,000 population = 328.8.

Weather

The annual rainfall in Longmont = 13.4 inches and the annual snowfall = 34.2 inches. The annual number of days with measurable precipitation (over .01 inch) = 67. The average number of days per year that are predominantly sunny = 247. 89 degrees Fahrenheit is the average daily high temperature for the month of July and 11.9 degrees Fahrenheit is the average daily low temperature for the month of January. The Comfort Index (higher=better) is 63, where higher values mean a more pleasant climate. The Comfort Index measure recognizes that humidity by itself isn't the problem. (Have you noticed nobody ever complains about the weather being 'cold and humid?) It's in the summertime that we notice the humidity the most, when it's hot and muggy. Our Comfort Index uses a combination of afternoon summer temperature and humidity to closely predict the effect that the humidity will have on people.

Median Home Cost

The percentage of housing units in Longmont, Boulder County, Colorado which are owned by the occupant = 64.52%. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, or room occupied as separate living quarters. The average age of homes = 26 years with median home cost = $230,180 and home appreciation of -3.65%. This is the value of the years most recent home sales data. Its important to note that this is not the average (or arithmetic mean). The median home price is the middle value when you arrange all the sales prices of homes from lowest to highest. This is a better indicator than the average, because the median is not changed as much by a few unusually high or low values. The property tax rate of $6.52 shown here is the rate per $1,000 of home value. If for simplification for example the tax rate is $14.00 and the home value is $250,000, the property tax would be $14.00 x ($250,000/1000), or $3500. This is the 'effective' tax rate.

Study

The local school district spends $4,202 per student. There are 22.9 students for each teacher in the school, 480 students for each Librarian and 345 students for each Counselor. 7.65% of the area’s population over the age of 25 with an Associate Degree or other 2-year college degree, 22.20% with a master’s degree, Ph.D. or other advanced college degree and 11.09% with high school diplomas or high school equivalency degrees (GEDs).