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Rooted in Community, Growing for the Future

Wheat Ridge offers a diverse mix of residential areas, from established neighborhoods with mature trees to newer developments. The city maintains a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere, with a strong emphasis on community involvement and outdoor recreation. It's a place where neighbors know each other and local businesses thrive.

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COMMUNITY GUIDE · WHEAT RIDGE
Wheat Ridge, Jefferson County

City Snapshot

Population

32,398

County

Jefferson County

Timezone

America/Denver

Median Income

$79,567

Quick Numbers

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Emergency Services

Poison Control

Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Domestic Violence Hotline

Child Abuse Hotline

Veterans Crisis Line

Lutheran Hospital Emergency

Intermountain Health Lutheran Hospital Emergency

This Week

Lee Harris

2026-06-14 at 12:30 AM

Citizen Soldier: Secret Songs Tour II

2026-06-14 at 1:00 AM

Paul Simon

2026-06-14 at 2:00 AM

Red Rocks Amphitheatre

Lenny Pearce w/ DJ Raphi

2026-06-14 at 4:15 PM

Red Rocks Amphitheatre

Trevor Hall, Thievery Corporation and Dirtwire

2026-06-14 at 11:30 PM

Red Rocks Amphitheatre

Community Leaders

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Michael Bennet

U.S. Senator

Democrat Party

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John Hickenlooper

U.S. Senator

Democrat Party

Jared Polis
Jared Polis

Governor

Democratic Party