Douglas County

Zip code: 80104

Median resident age: 31.9 years
Median household income: $64,138 (year 2000)
Median house value: $185,700 (year 2000)

Races in Castle Rock:

Ancestries: German (28.6%), Irish (14.1%), English (13.3%), Italian (5.7%), French (5.5%), United States (4.7%).

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Elevation: 6210 feet

Land area: 31.6 square miles

For population 25 years and over in Castle Rock High school or higher: 94.4% Bachelor's degree or higher: 38.6% Graduate or professional degree: 10.3% Unemployed: 2.5% Mean travel time to work: 29.5 minutes For population 15 years and over in Castle Rock town Never married: 19.6% Now married: 67.1% Separated: 0.9% Widowed: 2.6% Divorced: 9.8% 4.6% Foreign born (1.9% Latin America, 1.4% Europe, 0.8% Asia). Population change in the 1990s: +11,814 (+140.5%).

-family new house construction building permits:

• 1996: 374 buildings, average cost: $115,800
• 1997: 0 buildings
• 1998: 409 buildings, average cost: $124,100
• 1999: 435 buildings, average cost: $122,200
• 2000: 878 buildings, average cost: $133,700
• 2001: 852 buildings, average cost: $141,400
• 2002: 844 buildings, average cost: $137,700
• 2003: 755 buildings, average cost: $171,200
• 2004: 1141 buildings, average cost: $204,600
• 2005: 1538 buildings, average cost: $221,900

Latitude: 39.38 N, Longitude: 104.85 W

Castle Rock, Colorado business data: stores, dealers, real estate agents, wholesalers, restaurants...

Industries providing employment: Educational,health and social services (15.6%), Retail trade (14.1%), Professional,scientific,management,administrative,and waste management services (11.1%).

Daytime population change due to commuting: -1,786 (-8.8%)
Workers who live and work in this city: 3,722 (33.4%)

Crime in Castle Rock (2002):

• 1 murder (4.7 per 100,000)
• 1 rape (4.7 per 100,000)
• 6 robberies (28.3 per 100,000)
• 15 assaults (70.8 per 100,000)
• 230 burglaries (1085.5 per 100,000)
• 209 thefts (986.4 per 100,000)
• 55 auto thefts (259.6 per 100,000)
• City-data.com crime index = 173.4 (higher means more crime, US average = 328.4)

Average climate in Castle Rock, Colorado

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Castle Rock-area historical tornado activity is above Colorado state average. It is 49% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/15/1988, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 24.7 miles away from the Castle Rock city center injured 7 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 5/18/1975, a category 3 tornado 30.2 miles away from the city center .

Hospitals/medical centers near Castle Rock:

• CRAIG HOSPITAL (about 21 miles; ENGLEWOOD, CO)
• SWEDISH MEDICAL CTR (about 21 miles; ENGLEWOOD, CO)
• SCCI HOSPITAL - AURORA (about 22 miles; AURORA, CO)

Political contributions by individuals in Castle Rock, CO

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Castle Rock:

• BUCKLEY AFB (about 24 miles; AURORA, CO; ID: BKF)
• DENVER INTL (about 35 miles; DENVER, CO; ID: DEN)
• CITY OF COLORADO SPRINGS MUNI (about 42 miles; COLORADO SPRINGS, CO; ID: COS)

Other public-use airports nearest to Castle Rock:

• CENTENNIAL (about 13 miles; DENVER, CO; ID: APA)
• AURORA AIRPARK (about 27 miles; AURORA, CO; ID: 01V)
• FRONT RANGE (about 36 miles; DENVER, CO; ID: FTG)

Local government website: www.townofcastlerock.org

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Castle Rock:

• UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX-COLORADO CAMPUS (about 12 miles; LONE TREE, CO; Full-time enrollment: 3,098)
• COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF AURORA (about 25 miles; AURORA, CO; FT enrollment: 2,219)
• UNITED STATES AIR FORCE ACADEMY (about 26 miles; USAFA, CO; FT enrollment: 4,330)
• EMILY GRIFFITH OPPORTUNITY SCHOOL (about 27 miles; DENVER, CO; FT enrollment: 3,083)
• RED ROCKS COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 30 miles; LAKEWOOD, CO; FT enrollment: 3,835)
• REGIS UNIVERSITY (about 32 miles; DENVER, CO; FT enrollment: 5,898)
• UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO AT COLORADO SPRINGS (about 33 miles; COLORADO SPRINGS, CO; FT enrollment: 4,953)

Public high schools in Castle Rock:

• DOUGLAS COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 2,421; Location: 2842 FRONT STREET; Grades: 09 - 12)
• DANIEL C OAKES HIGH SCHOOL--CASTLE ROCK (Students: 90; Location: 15 SOUTH GILBERT STREET; Grades: 09 - 12)

Biggest public primary/middle schools in Castle Rock:

• CASTLE ROCK MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 1,108; Location: 2575 MEADOWS BOULEVARD; Grades: 07 - 08)
• MEADOW VIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 792; Location: 3700 BUTTERFIELD CROSSING; Grades: PK - 06)
• SOUTH STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 768; Location: 1100 SOUTH STREET; Grades: KG - 06)
• ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL (Students: 656; Location: 1551 PRAIRIE HAWK DRIVE; Grades: KG - 08)
• CASTLE ROCK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 644; Location: 1103 CANYON DRIVE; Grades: KG - 06)
• BUFFALO RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 593; Location: 7075 NORTH SHOREHAM DRIVE; Grades: PK - 06)
• ROCK RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 587; Location: 400 NORTH HERITAGE ROAD; Grades: KG - 06)
• TIMBER TRAIL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 426; Location: 690 WEST CASTLE PINES PARKWAY; Grades: KG - 06)
• FLAGSTONE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 405; Location: 104 LOVINGTON STREET; Grades: KG - 06)
• CANTRIL SCHOOL (Students: 394; Location: 312 CANTRIL; Grades: PK - PK)

Private primary/middle schools in Castle Rock:

• CHRISTIAN WAY SCHOOL OF PLUM C (Students: 100; Location: 1057 N PARK ST; Grades: KG - 6)
• MONTESSORI SCHOOL CASTLE ROCK (Students: 36; Location: P.O. BOX 34; Grades: PK - KG)

Library in Castle Rock:

• DOUGLAS PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT (Operating income: $10,658,164; Location: 961 S PLUM CREEK BLVD; 379,528 books; 27,868 audio materials; 23,444 video materials; 2,188 serial subscriptions)

User submitted facts and corrections:

• The closest city to Castle Rock with more than 1 million people per the 2000 census I think would be DENVER, not Phoenix. Please check this information and correct.
  

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Castle Rock compared to Colorado state average:

• Median household income above state average.
• Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
• Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
• Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
• Renting percentage significantly below state average.
• Length of stay since moving in significantly below state average.
• Number of rooms per house significantly above state average.
• House age significantly below state average.
• Number of college students below state average.
• Population density significantly below state average for cities.

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Strongest AM radio stations in Castle Rock:

• KOA (850 AM; 50 kW; DENVER, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)
• KMXA (1090 AM; 50 kW; AURORA, CO; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
• KCUV (1510 AM; 25 kW; LITTLETON, CO; Owner: PEOPLE WIRELESS, INC.)
• KLTT (670 AM; 50 kW; COMMERCE CITY, CO; Owner: KLZ RADIO, INC.)
• KEZW (1430 AM; 10 kW; AURORA, CO; Owner: ENTERCOM DENVER LICENSE, LLC)
• KNRC (1150 AM; 10 kW; ENGLEWOOD, CO; Owner: NRC BROADCASTING, INC.)
• KKZN (760 AM; 50 kW; THORNTON, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)
• KADZ (1550 AM; 10 kW; ARVADA, CO; Owner: ABC, INC.)
• KBNO (1280 AM; 5 kW; DENVER, CO; Owner: LATINO COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
• KDDZ (1690 AM; 10 kW; ARVADA, CO; Owner: ABC, INC.)
• KRKS (990 AM; 10 kW; DENVER, CO; Owner: SALEM MEDIA OF COLORADO, INC.)
• KCBR (1040 AM; daytime; 15 kW; MONUMENT, CO; Owner: KLZ RADIO, INC.)
• KVOR (740 AM; 3 kW; COLORADO SPRINGS, CO; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)

Strongest FM radio stations in Castle Rock:

• KJMN (92.1 FM; CASTLE ROCK, CO; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
• KQMT (99.5 FM; DENVER, CO; Owner: ENTERCOM DENVER LICENSE, LLC)
• KXKL-FM (105.1 FM; DENVER, CO; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
• KKFM (98.1 FM; COLORADO SPRINGS, CO; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
• KBIQ (102.7 FM; MANITOU SPRINGS, CO; Owner: BISON MEDIA, INC.)
• KKCS-FM (101.9 FM; COLORADO SPRINGS, CO; Owner: WALTON STATIONS - COLORADO, INC.)
• KRCC (91.5 FM; COLORADO SPRINGS, CO; Owner: THE COLORADO COLLEGE)
• KSKX (105.5 FM; SECURITY, CO; Owner: OPTIMA COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
• KALC (105.9 FM; DENVER, CO; Owner: ENTERCOM DENVER LICENSE, LLC)
• KBPI (106.7 FM; DENVER, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)
• KKLI (106.3 FM; WIDEFIELD, CO; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
• KGFT (100.7 FM; PUEBLO, CO; Owner: BISON MEDIA, INC)
• KTLF (90.5 FM; COLORADO SPRINGS, CO; Owner: EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS OF COLORADO SPRINGS, INC.)
• KMOM (96.1 FM; FOUNTAIN, CO; Owner: AMFM TEXAS LICENSES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
• KSPZ (92.9 FM; COLORADO SPRINGS, CO; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
• KVUU (99.9 FM; PUEBLO, CO; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
• KCME (88.7 FM; MANITOU SPRINGS, CO; Owner: CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN PUBLIC BROADCAST HOUSE, INC)
• KOSI (101.1 FM; DENVER, CO; Owner: ENTERCOM DENVER LICENSE, LLC)
• KILO (94.3 FM; COLORADO SPRINGS, CO; Owner: COLORADO SPRINGS RADIO BCSTERS, INC.)
• KRDO-FM (95.1 FM; COLORADO SPRINGS, CO; Owner: THE PIKES PEAK BROADCASTING CO.)

TV broadcast stations around Castle Rock:

• KMGH-TV (Channel 7; DENVER, CO; Owner: MCGRAW-HILL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
• K48FW (Channel 48; DENVER, CO; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
• KDEO-LP (Channel 38; AURORA, CO; Owner: PETER B. VAN DE SANDE)
• KWHD (Channel 53; CASTLE ROCK, CO; Owner: LESEA BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
• KRMA-TV (Channel 6; DENVER, CO; Owner: ROCKY MOUNTAIN PUBLIC BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
• KUSA-TV (Channel 9; DENVER, CO; Owner: MULTIMEDIA HOLDINGS CORPORATION)
• KTVD (Channel 20; DENVER, CO; Owner: TWENVER BROADCAST, INC.)
• KCNC-TV (Channel 4; DENVER, CO; Owner: CBS TELEVISION STATIONS INC.)
• KDEV-LP (Channel 62; AURORA, CO; Owner: TIGER EYE BROADCASTING CORPORATION)