Addiction and Treatment Statistics for Boulder, Colorado

Boulder, the county seat for Boulder County, is home to approximately 97,385 residents and has a wealth of natural beauty that would make it an ideal setting for people who are preparing to turn their lives around and become sober with the help of a treatment facility. It’s no wonder that Moneywatch has rated Boulder as being among the 10 happiest cities in the U.S. As befitting its name, Boulder is a mountainous region and is situated at the intersection of the Great Plains and the mighty Rocky Mountains.

Airport Information for Boulder

If you’re preparing to visit Boulder by air, the nearest international facility is Denver International Airport, approximately 43 miles from the heart of the city. Cheyenne Regional Airport is the closest domestic facility, some 93 miles away. The nearest domestic airport is Boulder Municipal, about 4 miles from downtown.

Weather in Boulder

Note that temperatures average in the low 30s during winter and climb to the mid-40s during springtime and fall. By summer, though, Boulder residents enjoy mild weather in the 70s. Approximately an inch or less of rain falls each month throughout much of the year, with 2 to 3 inches of precipitation during the spring and early summer. Expect to see six inches of snow falling in the early winter months, reaching as much as 10 inches in March and April.

Lodging in Boulder

Whether you are coming to Boulder to check out the substance abuse programs or are planning to visit a close friend or relative undergoing rehab work here, you’ll want to find comfortable accommodations. There are plenty of places to stay, including the Silver Saddle motel, Boulder Mountain Lodge and the Boulder Marriot.

Boulder Employment Opportunities

Once you’ve finished your rehab work in Boulder, you may want to stay in the city and find work. Scientific, technical and professional services jobs account for about 17 percent of work here, followed by educational service work (14 percent). Jobs in food services and accommodations make up about 9 percent of employment in Boulder, with about 7 percent in construction. Work involving electronic products and computers amounts to about 5 percent, with additional opportunities in waste management, finance and insurance (about 3 percent each).

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