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Castle Rock is located in the heart of Crowfoot Valley featuring great views of the Rocky Mountains. The town of Castle Rock sits at 6,202 feet above sea level and is 33 square miles in size. Castle Rock's small town charm and beautiful views are the reasons why it attracts thousands of new residents annually.
Castle Rock, named for the rock formation that overlooks the town, was incorporated in 1881. The population has increased from 3,900 in 1980 to 29,000 in 2003. Despite the tremendous growth percentage, Castle Rock still retains a small town characteristic.
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Castle Rock Education
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Public school students in Castle Rock consistently score above state as well as national average in the college entrance exams. Castle Rock also has the lowest drop-out rate in the state. Public schools are served by the Douglas County School District with 4 Elementary Schools, 1 Charter School, 1 Middle School and 1 High School.
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Castle Rock Employment
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There are many businesses and manufacturers from a variety of industries in Castle Rock. Some of Castle Rock's employers are: Town of Castle Rock, Prime Outlets at Castle Rock, Wal-Mart Super Center, Denver Brick, Castle Pines Fidelity, DirecTV and Castle Pines Golf Club.
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Castle Rock History
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Settlers were first drawn to Castle Rock in hope of striking rich with gold. What they found instead was rhyolite stone which is what Castle Rock is now known for. Jeremiah Gould, one of the original homesteaders, donated a majority of his portion of land to be named "Castle Rock" to build the town and community.
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Castle Rock Housing
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Median Household Income- $72,534 Median Cost of a Single Family Home- $249,798
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Castle Rock News
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Search for "Castle Rock CO" - Visions Dinner to raise funds for LWV's voter education - The Denver Business Journal
| Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper and Joe Blake, president and CEO of the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce, will be the featured speakers at the League of Women Voters' Visions Dinner on Tuesday, June 10, in the ... |
- IMI Global Announces Sale of Three Online Businesses to Vanc... - Customer Interaction Solutions
| CASTLE ROCK, CO, July 17 / MARKET WIRE/ -- Integrated Management Information, Inc. |
- - Little country school' has reunion at Plum Creek - Castle Rock News-Press
| The loyal families from the historic Plum Creek Elementary school meet for lunch once a month with a crowd that is slowly dwindling. |
- Papa Bello Announces Expansion Into Colorado With Sale of Area Rep Agreement and Store Opening - PR Newswire
| Papa Bello Enterprises announced today that the company has expanded its franchise business into Colorado with the sale of an area rep agreement to Joseph Troncalli, an entrepreneur from Larkspur, CO. |
- Us 40: Berthoud Pass Safety Project Starts Next Week - Dot.state.co.us
| The Colorado Department of Transportation begins slope repairs on the west side of Berthoud Pass on Monday, July 21. |
- High School Baseball: Wpial accepts penalties against Kirkwood - New Castle News
| The Western Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic League has made its ruling regarding the Neshannock High baseball team. |
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Castle Rock Recreation
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 Castle Rock Recreation Center and Castle Rock Senior Center are the two major centers serving the city's recreational needs. There are also 9 public parks with playgrounds covering more than 170 acres, 3 public swimming pools and numerous athletic fields with extensive sports programs.
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Castle Rock Transportation
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Major highways going through Castle Rock are I-25, US85, CO83 and CO86. Castle Rock is a 20 minutes drive from Centennial Airport. Denver International Airport and Colorado Springs Airport are approximately 45 minutes away. Ground travelers also have access to the Denver and Rio Grande, Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe rail lines.
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Castle Rock Weather
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Castle Rock has 255 days of sunshine per year. Average temperature in the Summer is 84 degrees and 44 degrees average in the Winters. Average annual snow fall is 62 ft with 40 percent humidity.
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