Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 15 h 1 min5:32 am – 8:33 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 9 h 20 min7:19 am – 4:39 pm
Sun todaySunrise –Sunset –
People7,692 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 19.32 households0% of homes owner-occupiedSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Work and commuting24.7% unemployment rate31% of adults are in the labour force, 1,774 employedMain industries: education and health care 37%, hospitality, food and recreation 25%, retail 25%Average commute 16 minutes29% drive alone, 7% car-pool, 10% take public transport, 25% walk or cycle, 29% work from homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Natural hazardsOverall risk Relatively ModerateBoulder County, CO, compared with all US countiesHigher-risk hazardsLightning Very HighHail Relatively HighWildfire Relatively HighWinter weather Relatively HighSource: FEMA National Risk Index (county level)
Air quality58% of days had good air in 2025213 of 365 days measured149 moderate, 3 unhealthy for sensitive groups daysMedian index 48, worst day 119main pollutant: ozoneSource: US EPA Air Quality Index, Boulder County monitors, CO
Internet at home100% of households have a broadband subscription100% have cable, fibre or DSL0% rely on a mobile data plan alone0% have no internet at homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Drinking waterCity of Boulderserves 166,080 people from surface waterNo health-based violations since 20212 monitoring or reporting violations since 2021Source: US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, largest system serving the town
