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