Facts & Figures

Origin of Name: 

Named for Stephen Long, Western explorer. His namesake “Longs Peak,” combined with “mont” (French for “mountain”) = Longmont

• Established: 1871
• Population: approximately 95,000

Geographical Info:

• Elevation: 4,942 feet above sea level
• Days of Sunshine: 250
• County: Boulder & Weld
• Land area: 22 square miles
• Zip codes: 80501, 80503 and 80504
• GPS Coordinates: 40.171583°N 105.109085°W

Miles to Popular Travel Destinations:

• Rocky Mountain National Park & Estes Park: 31 miles
• Longs Peak: 37 miles
• Roosevelt National Forest: 38 miles
• Denver, CO: 36 miles
• Boulder, CO: 16 miles
• Fort Collins, CO: 30 miles

Top Ten Major Employers:

According to Longmont Economic Development Partnership     

• SVVSD, City of Longmont, Seagate, West Safety Services, Longmont United Hosp, UC Health, FAA, McLane Western, Circle Graphics, Crocs, GE Oil & Gas (#11)

St. Vrain Valley Schools 
City of Longmont 
Seagate Technology 
West, Safety Services Division
Longmont United Hospital 
UC Health/Longs Peak Hospital 
Federal Aviation Administration 
McLane Western 
Circle Graphics 
Crocs 

Churches: 50+

Parks: Over 192 acres

Museums: 3

Public Schools:

• Elementary Schools: 24
• Middle Schools: 9
• High Schools: 8
• Alternative Schools: 3
• Community Colleges: 3
• Charter Schools: 6

Fun Facts:

• Home of Vance Brand, US Astronaut
• Home of Kristen Schaal, actress
• Home of Greg Biekert, professional football player (retired) for the Oakland Raiders and Minnesota Vikings
• Site of first store opened by James Cash "J.C." Penney.  
• Site of the first public library in the state of Colorado