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Castle Rock
Douglas County, Colorado
ZipCodes
80104
Page Contents for Castle Rock, Colorado
History & History-related items
Chamber of Commerce.
Organizations, Churches, and Sports.
Statistics & Facts
The Colorado state capital is Denver.
The population of Castle Rock is approximately 42,447 (2007), 48231 (2010).
The approximate number of families is 7,447 (2000), 16688 (2010).
The amount of land area in Castle Rock is 79.909 sq. kilometers.
The amount of land area in Castle Rock is 31.6 sq. miles.
The amount of surface water is 0 sq kilometers.
The distance from Castle Rock to Washington DC is 1579 miles.
The distance to the Colorado state capital is 26 miles. (as the crow flies)
Castle Rock is positioned 39.37 degrees north of the equator and 104.85 degrees west of the prime meridian.
Castle Rock elevation is 6,210 feet above sea level.
Castle Rock per capita income is $ 26,760 (2000).
Castle Rock median income is $ 71,800 (2007).
The Castle Rock median home price is $ 263,900 (2007).
Castle Rock average annual rainfall is 15.6 inches per year
Castle Rock average annual precipitation is 16.6 inches peryear.
Castle Rock average annual snowfall is 62.2 inches per year.
Castle Rock average temperature is (January) 45, (July) 87 degrees F.
Location
in central Colorado about halfway between Denver and Colorado Springs. We are 30 minutes from Colorado Springs and 25 minutes from Denver. Other nearby communities include Castle Pines, Franktown, The Pinery, Sedalia, Larkspur, Stonegate, Carriage Club and Parker.
Here is a map page for Castle Rock.
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Weather
enjoyable! The annual average humidity is 40%. There is snow, but it is generally off the roads within 24 hours. There is sunshine 70% of the year!!
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History & History Related Items
This sheltered area as far as weather was concerned was visited mostly by Native Americans looking for wild game for food. White settlers came first because of the Homestead Act of 1864. One of these original homesteaders was Jeremiah Gould. After the official designation of Castle Rock as the county seat, he donated 120 acres for the town. Lots were auctioned off and streets were laid out. The first six streets were named Jerry, Wilcox, Elbert, Perry, Castle and Front.
Castle Rock is named after a small, very visible, butte just north of the town. It is located on East Plum Creek. Though just a small stream, it sometimes floods the area.
Here is a history page for Castle rock with lots of information.
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The founding of Castle Rock
1874The incorporation of Castle Rock
1881Attractions
The Elephant Rock Ride
held each year beginning and ending at the county fairgrounds.
See Photographs of Castle Rock
More information about Castle Rock.
Colorado Renaissance Festival & Artisan Marketplace
409-F South Wilcox Street
Castle Rock, CO 80104
Phone: 303-688-6010
Some of the attractions for Castle Rock are: Spring International PGA Golf Tournament, Castle Rock Factory Shops, ArtFest, Douglas County Fair and Rodeo, Christmas Starlighting.
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Economy & Industry
Agriculture has long been the main economy of the area, but around the turn of the 20th century, rhyolite was mined in the quarries in and around the town. There are some buildings in town made from this rhyolite. Here is an economic guide for the Castle Rock area.
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Castle Rock City Government
Town of Castle RockCastle Rock has a Council/City Manager form of government. There are seven council members. All terms are for two years. The Mayor is elected from among the Town Council each year.
Castle Rock Town Hall
100 N. Wilcox St
Castle Rock, CO 80104
Phone: 303-660-1015
COUNTY GOVERNMENT
Douglas County
100 Third Street
Castle Rock, CO 80104
Phone: 303-660-7400
Castle Rock Chamber
Chamber Of Commerce420 Jerry St
Castle Rock, CO 80104
Phone: 303-688-4597
Castle Rock Organizations
Chamber Of Commerce420 Jerry St
Castle Rock, CO 80104
Phone: 303-688-4597
Castle Rock Libraries
Douglas County Public Libraries100 S. Wilcox
Castle Rock, CO 80104
Phone: 303-791-READ
Castle Rock Schools
Douglas County School District620 Wilcox St
Castle Rock, CO 80104
Phone: 303-387-0100
Woodlands Academy
Castle Rock, CO
Phone: 303-814-8582
Castle Rock
Miscellany
The population of Castle Rock was:1980 - 3,921
1990 - 8,708
1995 - 13,000
1997 - 15,252
1998 - 17,277
2000 - 18,000
2005 - 35,745
2007 - 42,447
the number of housing units was:
1990 - 3,529
2000 - 7,447
Median age:
2000 - 31.9 years
Median household income:
2000 - $ 64,138
2005 - $ 64,679
2007 - $ 71,800
Median house value:
2000 - $ 185,700
2007 - $ 263,900
Castle Rock is located in the Mountain Time Zone and does participate in daylight savings time during a portion of the year.
Median age:
1997 - 33.7 years
2000 -
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