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Clinton Reservoir
Dubbed Colorado’s Playground, Summit County draws 3.4 million skiers each year, more than the entire state of Utah. We boast four world class ski areas - Breckenridge, Keystone,Copper Mountain and Arapahoe Basin - all within easy driving distance from Denver International Airport, and minutes from each other.
Almost every conceivable recreation activity is available here, winter activities, as well as summer. The county covers 600 square miles with around three-quarters of it in national forest. That leaves around 150 square miles of private land. Recent growth has been 5% to 6% annually.
The forecast for Summit County only seems brighter. Vail has recently purchased Keystone and Breckenridge ski resorts, so you can add Vail and Beaver Creek to the list of available ski areas. This will only make Summit County a more popular destination for tourists and a more vibrant real estate market for real estate owners. The average sales price on Summit County properties have increased an average of 8.1% over the last ten years.
Read our blog for more about Summit County appreciation.
Population
Summit County has experienced a dramatic increase in the full-time residential population over the past decade. In 1990, there were 12,881 residents in Summit County. That number has nearly doubled to a total of 24,537 people in all areas of Summit County in the year 2000.
Of the 24,537 people in our community, 14,392 live in unincorporated areas of Summit County and approximately 12,145 reside within the incorporated towns of the county.
The majority of these individuals are between the ages of 25-59 with the highest population segment being between the ages of 30 and 45.
Taxes
Summit County has state, county and transit taxes, and most of the individual towns are governed by additional taxes. As you can see below, the taxes vary depending on where you shop, reside, or rent lodging.
Tax Summary
State Tax: 2.9%
County Tax: 2.0125%
Transit Tax: 0.75%
Town Taxes
Frisco, Dillon and Silverthorne: .2.0%
Breckenridge: 2.5%
Accommodations Tax
Breckenridge: 2.4%
Dillon and Silverthorne: 2.0%
Frisco: 2.35%
Additional charges may apply at resort lodging companies.
Summit County Property Taxes
The Assessor’s Office is responsible for the valuation and assessment of all taxable real and personal property in Summit County. The property valuations reflect the level of value as established by cost, market, and income data. Answers to specific questions regarding Property taxes can be obtained by calling the Summit County Assessor’s Office at 970-453-2561 ext. 285.
Climate
Summit County’s high elevations and Colorado’s perennially sunny skies result in a warm, comfortable climate during the day. The temperature may register colder than the air feels due to the intensity of the sun at this altitude. When the sun goes down, the seasons change.
Evenings bring a dramatic change in wearing apparel, plan on a sweater or jacket year-round. Mornings are usually crisp and clear. Afternoon showers are common during the summer months. Most snowfall occurs during the evening hours.
Canoeing on Lake Dillon
Important Phone Numbers
Emergency
911
Fire Departments
Lake Dillon Fire Authority
(970) 513-4100
Red, White and Blue Fire Protection (Breckenridge)
(970) 453-2474
Colorado State Patrol
(970) 668-3133
Road Conditions
(970) 668-1090
Avalanche Information
(303) 275-5360
Poison Control
(800) 332-3073
American Red Cross
(970) 262-0530
Advocates for Victims of Assault
(970) 668-3906
Police Departments
Breckenridge
(970) 453-2941
Dillon
(970) 468-6078
Frisco
(970) 668-3579
Silverthorne
(970) 262-7320
Summit County Sheriff
(970) 668-8600
Utilities
Gas & Electric
Xcel Energy
(800) 895-4999
Telephone
AT&T
Home Line: (800) 222-0300
Business Line: (800) 222-0400
Service Repair: (800) 222-3000
Qwest
Home Line: (800) 244-1111
Business Line: (800) 603-6000
Service Repair: (800) 573-1311
Cable
AT&T Broadband
(970) 468-2222
Classic Cable (Breckenridge)
(800) 999-6845
Comcast
(888) 824-4010
Satellite
Direct TV
(800) 280-4388
Trash Service
Summit Recycling Center
(970) 668-5703
Snowy Peak Trash & Recycling
(970) 668-0659
Talking Trash
(970) 389-0101
Waste Management
(970) 468-2475
Water and Sewer
Blue River Water District
(970) 453-3173
Breckenridge Sanitation District
(970) 453-2723
Dillon & Silverthorne
(970) 468-6152
Frisco Water Dept
(970) 668-1465
DMV/Voter Registration
The Department of Motor Vehicles is open for service Monday through Friday from 8:30am-4:30pm.
DMV
37 Peak One Drive
Frisco, CO
(970) 668-5623
Driver’s License
(970) 668-5015
Voter Registration
Deadlines to register to vote in the November elections are in early October. Voters can register when renewing their drivers’ license or by visiting individual town hall locations. However, if you reside in Breckenridge, you’ll need to register at the Clerk and Recorder’s office in the County Courthouse.
Libraries
Main Branch
37 Peak One Drive, Frisco
(970) 668-5555
North Branch
651 Center Circle, Silverthorne
(970) 468-5887
South Branch
504 Airport Road, Breckenridge
(970) 453-6098
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