Climate
The following temperatures are in degrees Fahrenheit:
Summer temperatures range from the high 70s to the low 80s.
Winter temperatures range from the mid 40s down to 5 degrees.
Average days of sunshine: 252 per year
Average humidity: 40 percent
Average precipitation: 15.4 inches annually. Summer, for the most part,
brings sunny days with an occasional afternoon rain shower.
Average snowfall: 60.3 inches per year.
Population (within an eight-mile area)
2001 census: Evergreen population: 39,720
Jefferson County: 530,351
Median age: 42.5
No. in households: 2.66
Housing Average lot size: 1/2 to 5 acres
Average lot costs: $15,000 to $100,000
Median home value: $270,785
Average square footage: 2,100-2,400 sq. ft.
Median rental: $600/month
Taxes
Retail Sales Tax: 4.2% Evergreen/Jefferson County (Colorado, .3%; Jeffco,
.5%, Rtd, .8%)
Corporate Income Tax Rate: 4.630%
Colorado Individual Income Tax Rate: 4.630%
Government
Unincorporated Jefferson County-Board of County Commissioners County Seat
Police: Jefferson County Sheriff's Department
Fire: Evergreen Fire Protection District
Shopping and Services
The Evergreen community offers several shopping areas and office complexes
with a balance of professional services and retail shops.
Important Evergreen Area Telephone Numbers
| Jefferson County Emergency | 911 |
| Sheriff's Department (information) | 303-277-0211 |
| Evergreen Volunteer (Emergency) | 911 |
| Fire Department/Ambulance (information) | 303-674-3145 |
| Jefferson County Government (information) | 303-279-6511 |
| Clear Creek County Government (information) | 303-679-2300 |
| Evergreen Post Office | 303-679-2300 |
| Jefferson County Schools | 303-273-6500 |
| Clear Creek County Schools | 303-567-4467 |
| Evergreen Metropolitan District (water and sanitation) | 303-674-4112 |
| Public Service Company (gas and electric) | 800-895-4999 |
| Qwest | 303-337-8000 |
| Evergreen Area Chamber of Commerce | 303-674-3412 |
| Canyon Courier Newspaper | 303-674-5534 |
| Senior Resource Center | 303-674-2843 |
| Life Care Center of Evergreen | 303-674-4500 |
| Jefferson Economic Counsel | 303-278-6980 |
| Evergreen Recreation District | 303-674-6441 |
| Evergreen Library | 303-674-0780 |
