Find Relationship Counselors Serving
Frederick, CO

Frequently asked questions

Frederick, CO

The Town of Frederick is a Statutory Town located in Weld County, Colorado, United States. The town population was 14,513 at the 2020 United States Census, a +67.22% increase since the 2010 United States Census. Frederick is a part of the Greeley, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area and the Front Range Urban Corridor.

Initially named McKissick for the mine owner, Frederick was renamed when the daughters of Frederick A. Clark, a land owner, laid out the town site in 1907 and named it for their father. Incorporated in 1907, the Town of Frederick began as a coal mining town attracting immigrants from Italy, France, Greece, Turkey, several Slavic countries, and Latin America. The Frederick Coal mine closed in 1928.

In 2014 the town 're-branded' by designing a logo that is a stylized gas lamp with a mountain range background, and adopting the tagline "Built on What Matters". Before the re-branding, the town primarily used the seal as a logo on town vehicles and letterhead. The town came to national media attention upon becoming the scene of a high-profile murder case in which resident Chris Watts killed his pregnant wife and their two daughters in August 2018.

Frederick is located at 40°6′40″N 104°57′39″W (40.111175, −104.960967).

At the 2020 United States Census, the town had a total area of 9,742 acres (39.423 km2) including 80 acres (0.324 km2) of water.

Immediately adjacent communities to Frederick are Firestone to the North and Dacono to the South. Frederick, Firestone, and Dacono generally being called the 'Tri-Towns' or the 'Tri-Town area', the area in general being called 'Carbon Valley'. The next closest communities are Erie to the southwest, Longmont to the west, Fort Lupton to the east, and an unincorporated area of Weld County called DelCamino to the northwest. Within the incorporated area of the Town of Frederick is an unincorporated section called 'Evanston'.

As of the census of 2010, there were 8,679 people in 3070 households. The racial makeup of the town was 7747 White, 47 African American, 181 Asian, 34 AIAN, 1 NHPI, and 398 Other, with 1222 claiming Hispanic or Latino Ethnicity. 4369 were Male, 4310 were Female, and 2692 under 18 years of age.

Frederick prioritizes the health and wellness of its residents, offering access to various healthcare facilities and wellness programs. Orangetheory Fitness, with studios in various cities across Colorado, Orangetheory Fitness provides high-intensity interval training (HIIT) workouts in a group setting. Planet Fitness is known for its affordable memberships and judgment-free atmosphere, Planet Fitness has multiple locations in Colorado. CrossFit Gyms, there are numerous CrossFit gyms in Colorado for those interested in high-intensity functional training. Select Physical Therapy, with multiple locations across Colorado, Select Physical Therapy offers personalized physical therapy programs tailored to individual needs. Colorado Physical Therapy Specialists provides a variety of physical therapy services, including manual therapy, sports rehabilitation, and orthopedic care. Panorama Orthopedics & Spine Center along with orthopedic services, Panorama offers physical therapy programs to aid in recovery from orthopedic injuries and surgeries.

Top Sites in Frederick, CO are WOW! Children’s Museum, Crist Park Frederick, Carbon Valley Recreation Center, and Phoenix Gold Mine.
 

Population: 17,158 (2022). Elevation: 4,984′. Area code(s): 303, 720. Area: 9,742 acres (39.423 km2). ZIP Codes: 80504 & 80516 & 80530.
 

FAQs

What is Frederick Colorado famous for?

Frederick has been built on what matters since 1907 when a group of mostly Italian immigrants chose to make a better life for their families by taking the opportunity to work in the many coal mines in the area. Paid $2 a day for their dangerous work, miners are often the forgotten heroes of Colorado’s history. The town honors their memory with our annual Miners Day Celebration.

What is the crime rate in Frederick, CO?

Frederick is safer than the majority of cities, towns, and villages in America (86%) and also has a lower crime rate than 83% of the communities in Colorado, according to NeighborhoodScout's analysis of FBI crime data. How risky is that? Your chance of becoming a victim in Frederick is one in 343 based on the total crime rate (violent and property crimes, combined). In America overall, your chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 43.

Is Frederick, CO expensive to live in?

The cost of living in Frederick, CO is slightly higher than the national average. The median home price is currently around $402,000 which is significantly higher than the average for nearby cities. Additionally, groceries and healthcare costs are also slightly more expensive in Frederick than the national average. However, overall living expenses in the area are still relatively low due to other factors such as lower taxes and a lower unemployment rate. Despite the increased housing costs, Frederick remains an affordable place to live with plenty of amenities and community activities available within its borders.

Sources

Town of Frederick

Wikipedia

Best Places

Neighborhood Scout

Orangetheory Fitness

Planet Fitness

CrossFit Gyms

Select Physical Therapy

Colorado Physical Therapy Specialists

Panorama Orthopedics & Spine Center

WOW! Children’s Museum 

Crist Park Frederick 

Carbon Valley Recreation Center 

Phoenix Gold Mine

The content herein is provided for general informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Medical information changes constantly, and therefore the content on this website should not be assumed to be current, complete or exhaustive. Always seek the advice of your doctor before starting or changing treatment. If you think you may have a medical emergency, please call your doctor or 9-1-1 (in the United States) immediately.