Evergreen, Colorado facts for kids
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Evergreen, Colorado
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Downtown Evergreen.
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Location of the Evergreen CDP in Jefferson County, Colorado.
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 Evergreen, Colorado
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Colorado |
| County | Jefferson County |
| Settled | 1859 |
| Government | |
| • Type | unincorporated town |
| Area | |
| • Total | 11.605 sq mi (30.056 km2) |
| • Land | 11.522 sq mi (29.843 km2) |
| • Water | 0.082 sq mi (0.213 km2) |
| Elevation | 7,165 ft (2,184 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 9,307 |
| • Density | 802.00/sq mi (309.655/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP Code |
80439
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| Area codes | 303 & 720 |
| GNIS feature | Evergreen CDP |
Evergreen is a beautiful town in Colorado, USA. It's not officially a city, but it's a special area called a census-designated place (CDP). This means the government counts its population separately. Evergreen is located in Jefferson County and is part of the larger Denver metropolitan area.
Evergreen has its own post office and uses ZIP Codes 80439 and 80437. In 2020, about 9,307 people lived here. The Evergreen Metropolitan District helps provide important services to the community.
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A Look Back in Time: Evergreen's History
The Evergreen post office first opened way back in 1876. The town got its name because of all the beautiful evergreen trees that grow around it. These trees stay green all year long!
You can find the Colorado Blue Spruce Monument in Evergreen. This monument honors the Colorado state tree, the blue spruce.
Where is Evergreen? Geography and Climate
Evergreen is nestled high up in the Rocky Mountains. It sits at an elevation of about 2,184 meters (7,165 feet) above sea level. That's pretty high! It's located about 30 kilometers (19 miles) west of Denver.
The Evergreen CDP covers an area of about 30 square kilometers (11.6 square miles). A small part of this area, about 0.213 square kilometers (0.082 square miles), is water. Most of this water is the lovely Evergreen Reservoir.
Evergreen's Weather: What's the Climate Like?
Evergreen has a type of climate called a humid continental climate. This means it has warm, mild summers and cold winters. It gets rain and snow throughout the year.
| Climate data for Evergreen, Colorado, 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1961–present | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 74 (23) |
71 (22) |
78 (26) |
82 (28) |
92 (33) |
97 (36) |
96 (36) |
96 (36) |
92 (33) |
85 (29) |
77 (25) |
71 (22) |
97 (36) |
| Mean maximum °F (°C) | 63.5 (17.5) |
62.7 (17.1) |
69.4 (20.8) |
74.5 (23.6) |
81.1 (27.3) |
89.3 (31.8) |
91.5 (33.1) |
88.9 (31.6) |
86.3 (30.2) |
78.8 (26.0) |
69.8 (21.0) |
63.5 (17.5) |
92.6 (33.7) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 44.4 (6.9) |
44.4 (6.9) |
51.0 (10.6) |
55.6 (13.1) |
64.0 (17.8) |
75.6 (24.2) |
81.2 (27.3) |
79.1 (26.2) |
72.5 (22.5) |
61.1 (16.2) |
51.1 (10.6) |
44.0 (6.7) |
60.3 (15.7) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 28.4 (−2.0) |
28.9 (−1.7) |
35.9 (2.2) |
41.2 (5.1) |
49.7 (9.8) |
59.3 (15.2) |
65.1 (18.4) |
63.2 (17.3) |
56.0 (13.3) |
44.9 (7.2) |
35.6 (2.0) |
28.3 (−2.1) |
44.7 (7.1) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 12.5 (−10.8) |
13.4 (−10.3) |
20.9 (−6.2) |
26.7 (−2.9) |
35.5 (1.9) |
43.1 (6.2) |
49.0 (9.4) |
47.2 (8.4) |
39.5 (4.2) |
28.7 (−1.8) |
20.2 (−6.6) |
12.6 (−10.8) |
29.1 (−1.6) |
| Mean minimum °F (°C) | −7.1 (−21.7) |
−6.9 (−21.6) |
1.4 (−17.0) |
11.7 (−11.3) |
23.1 (−4.9) |
33.2 (0.7) |
41.3 (5.2) |
38.8 (3.8) |
27.6 (−2.4) |
12.6 (−10.8) |
1.6 (−16.9) |
−7.0 (−21.7) |
−12.8 (−24.9) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −38 (−39) |
−30 (−34) |
−18 (−28) |
−9 (−23) |
10 (−12) |
27 (−3) |
26 (−3) |
29 (−2) |
8 (−13) |
−5 (−21) |
−15 (−26) |
−29 (−34) |
−38 (−39) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 0.63 (16) |
0.86 (22) |
1.76 (45) |
2.37 (60) |
2.49 (63) |
1.73 (44) |
2.20 (56) |
2.30 (58) |
1.55 (39) |
1.21 (31) |
0.81 (21) |
0.71 (18) |
18.62 (473) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 8.8 (22) |
11.4 (29) |
17.0 (43) |
14.9 (38) |
2.7 (6.9) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
1.1 (2.8) |
6.5 (17) |
10.4 (26) |
8.0 (20) |
80.8 (205) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 4.9 | 5.7 | 6.9 | 8.1 | 9.7 | 9.0 | 11.7 | 12.0 | 7.5 | 5.7 | 4.8 | 5.0 | 91.0 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 4.6 | 5.4 | 5.6 | 4.9 | 1.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.4 | 2.5 | 4.0 | 4.8 | 33.7 |
| Source 1: NOAA | |||||||||||||
| Source 2: National Weather Service | |||||||||||||
Who Lives in Evergreen? Demographics
The United States Census Bureau first started counting the population of Evergreen as a CDP in 1970. Since then, the number of people living there has grown.
| Evergreen CDP, Colorado | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1970 | 2,321 | — |
| 1980 | 6,376 | +174.7% |
| 1990 | 7,582 | +18.9% |
| 2000 | 9,216 | +21.6% |
| 2010 | 9,038 | −1.9% |
| 2020 | 9,307 | +3.0% |
| Source: United States Census Bureau | ||
Getting Around: Transportation in Evergreen
Two main roads help people get around Evergreen: State Highway 74 and County Highway 73.
- Highway 74 travels south from Interstate 70. It goes through Bergen Park and northern Evergreen. Then it turns east and follows Bear Creek Canyon.
- Highway 73 runs south from downtown Evergreen. It connects to U.S. Highway 285 in Conifer.
You can also use public transportation in Evergreen. The Denver Regional Transportation District offers bus service. Regional bus routes E and Z can take you to downtown Denver. There's also a "call-n-Ride" service for curb-to-curb transportation within the town.
Fun Places to Visit: Sites of Interest
One of the most popular spots is Evergreen Lake. This lake was made in 1927 by building a dam on Bear Creek. It's a great place for recreation and sits just above downtown Evergreen. Downtown Evergreen has a mix of old buildings and local shops.
In winter, Evergreen Lake becomes a giant ice-skating rink! The skating season usually starts around Christmas and lasts until late March. This depends on how thick the ice is and the weather. Evergreen Lake also hosts fun events like the annual Skate the Lake celebration on New Year's Eve. The Evergreen Pond Hockey Championship usually happens there in early January.
Evergreen is home to several places listed on the National Register of Historic Places. These include:
- Bergen Park
- Dedisse Park
- Evergreen Conference District
- Everhardt Ranch
- Fillius Park
- Hiwan Homestead
- Humphrey House
- O'Fallon Park
- Pence Park
Exploring Nature: Major Parks in Evergreen
Evergreen is surrounded by thousands of acres of beautiful parkland. These parks are part of the Denver Mountain Parks and Jefferson County Open Space systems.
Some of the Denver Mountain Parks in the area are:
- Bergen Park
- Corwina Park
- Dedisse Park
- Dillon Park
- Fillius Park
- O'Fallon Park
- Pence Park (in Indian Hills)
Jefferson County Open Space Parks include:
- Alderfer/Three Sisters
- Elk Meadow
- Lair o' the Bear
- Mount Falcon Park (in Indian Hills)
Hiwan Golf Club is a country club located just east of Bergen Park. Evergreen Lake and its "Lake House" are very popular all year round. They are central spots for fun activities in the region.
Learning in Evergreen: Education
Most schools in the Evergreen CDP are part of the Jefferson County Public Schools district.
Schools within the Evergreen CDP include:
- Bergen Valley Elementary School
- Wilmot Elementary School
- Evergreen Middle School
- Evergreen High School
There are also charter schools like Rocky Mountain Academy of Evergreen. This school serves students from kindergarten to 8th grade.
Some students with Evergreen addresses who live further south might attend Conifer High School. Most elementary students in the Evergreen area go to Bergen Meadow, Bergen Valley, Wilmot, or Marshdale Elementary.
If residents with Evergreen addresses live west of the Clear Creek County line, their children attend Clear Creek Schools. These include King-Murphy Elementary, Clear Creek Middle School, and Clear Creek High School.
Evergreen also has private schools, such as Evergreen Academy, Evergreen Country Day School, Grace Christian School, and Montessori School Of Evergreen.
Jefferson County school district has an "open enrollment" policy. This means you can enroll your child in any Jefferson County school if there is enough space.
Famous Faces: Notable Residents of Evergreen
Many interesting people have lived in Evergreen, Colorado! Here are a few:
- Jeffrey Ashby: An astronaut who graduated from Evergreen High School.
- Berkley Breathed: A cartoonist and author.
- Jasmine Cresswell: A romance novelist.
- Diane Mott Davidson: An author.
- Nate Dern: An author and comedian.
- Joanne Greenberg: An author.
- Scott Hamilton: An Olympic gold medal figure skater.
- Gary Hart: A former U.S. senator and diplomat.
- John Hinckley, Jr.: A former resident.
- Noah Hoffman: An Olympic cross-country skier.
- Kevin Kouzmanoff: An MLB baseball player who grew up in Evergreen.
- Willie Nelson: A famous singer and songwriter who once owned a ranch here.
- Trey Parker: The co-creator of South Park, who graduated from Evergreen High School.
- Jake Roper: An Internet personality.
- Peter Scanavino: An actor.
- Phillip Yancey: An American author who writes about spiritual topics.
- Jake Norton: A high-altitude mountaineer, guide, and photographer.
