Wheat Ridge, Colorado
Wheat Ridge is a city of 32,070 people in Jefferson County, Colorado, founded in 1859.
Why visit Wheat Ridge
Townapedia lists 30 museums and landmarks, 52 parks and trails, 226 places to eat, 12 places to stay and 4 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Harkins Arvada 14, Heinie's Market, Ammunition Igloo and Arvada Flour Mill.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 88°F; December lows average 17°F, and about 76 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Wheat Ridge
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Wheat Ridge
The City of Wheat Ridge is a home rule municipality in Jefferson County, Colorado, United States. Wheat Ridge is located immediately west of Denver and is a part of the Denver–Aurora–Lakewood, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area. The Wheat Ridge Municipal Center is approximately 8.5 miles (14 km) west-northwest of the Colorado State Capitol in Denver. The city had a population of 32,007, as of 2026 according to World Population Review.
From the Wikipedia article Wheat Ridge, Colorado (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do4
Regis University
School · 4.1 mi
Private Jesuit university in Denver, Colorado, US
Museums and landmarks30
Ammunition Igloo
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.2 mi
Historic military facility near Golden, Colorado, USA
Arvada Flour Mill
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Historic mill in Arvada, Colorado, USA
Bliss House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.0 mi
Historic house in Denver, Colorado, United States
Camp George West Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.4 mi
Historic district in Colorado, United States
Colorado Amphitheater
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.3 mi
Amphitheatre in Colorado, United States of America
Dickinson Branch Library
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.6 mi
Library building in Denver, Colorado
Elitch Theatre
Cinema and theater · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Theater and movie theater in Denver, Colorado, United States
Frederick W. Neef House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.5 mi
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places {NRHP)
Highland Park Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.7 mi
Historic district in Colorado, United States
Highlands Masonic Lodge
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.3 mi
Masonic temple in Colorado, United States of America
James H. Baugh House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Historic house in Wheat Ridge, Colorado, United States
Jewish Consumptive Relief Society
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Hospital in Lakewood, Colorado, United States
18 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds52
Highland Park
Park · National Register of Historic Places · 4.2 mi
Historic park in Denver, Colorado, United States
Lakeside Amusement Park
Sports field and stadium · 2.7 mi
Family-owned amusement park in Lakeside, Colorado adjacent to Denver
4601 Sheridan Boulevard, Lakeside
40 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes226
Casa Bonita
Restaurant · Mexican · 2.8 mi
6715 West Colfax Avenue, Lakewood
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-21:00
Hunter Bay Coffee Roasters
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 2.2 mi
According to https://www.hunterbay.com/pages/abouthunterbay, founded in 1991 in Missoula, MT, but this location opened in 2016.
5600 Olde Wadsworth Boulevard, Arvada
Mo-Th 06:30-18:30; Fr 06:30-20:30; Sa 07:00-20:30; Su 07:00-18:30
Applebee's
Diner · American · 2.3 mi
10625 West Colfax Avenue, Lakewood
Mo-Th,Su 11:00-24:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-01:00
Arvada Villa Italian Restaurant
Restaurant · Italian · 2.0 mi
9609 West 57th Place, Arvada
Tu-Th 11:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-20:30; Su 12:00-20:00
Beau Jo's Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza · 2.0 mi
7525 West 53rd Avenue, Arvada
Su-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-21:30
Belfiore Italian
Restaurant · Italian, Deli · 2.3 mi
5820 West 38th Avenue, Wheat Ridge
Tu-Sa 10:00-18:00
Binge Hot Chicken
Restaurant · Chicken · 1.4 mi
4550 North Wadsworth Boulevard, Wheat Ridge
Mo,We-Su 11:00-23:00; Tu off
Bonfire Burritos
Restaurant · Mexican · 2.4 mi
5800 Olde Wadsworth Boulevard, Arvada
Mo-Fr 06:00-14:00; Sa-Su 07:00-15:00
214 more on the map.
History
Wheat Ridge grew from a popular rest stop for travelers during the Gold Rush of the late 1850s to become an agricultural and suburban community known as the “Carnation City” in the mid-1900s. As the residential areas of unincorporated Jefferson County grew during the 1950s to provide housing to the Denver workforce, the major transportation corridors extending from Denver developed with commercial services. During that era, the formation of numerous utility and fire protection districts provided these unincorporated areas with urban services. Eventually, due to the increasing annexation pressure from nearby municipalities, Wheat Ridge incorporated in 1969.
From the History section of Wheat Ridge, Colorado on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay12
Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Wheat Ridge Denver West
Motel and hotel · 2.3 mi
4205 Clear Creek Drive, Wheat Ridge
Motel 6 Wheat Ridge, CO - West - Denver North
Motel and hotel · 0.9 mi
9920 West 49th Avenue, Wheat Ridge
Churches and places of worship60
Fourth Church of Christ, Scientist
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 4.2 mi
St. Dominic's Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 4.3 mi
St. Elizabeth's Retreat Chapel
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 4.5 mi
Saints Peter And Paul Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.8 mi
3900 Pierce Street, Wheat Ridge
Thánh Đường Giáo Xứ Nữ Vương Các Thánh Tử Đạo Việt-Nam
Church · Roman Catholic · 2.2 mi
4655 Harlan Street, Wheat Ridge
Shopping35
Gas and EV charging34
Schools, colleges and libraries85
Saints Peter and Paul Catholic School
School · Roman Catholic · 1.8 mi
3920 Pierce Street, Wheat Ridge
Healthcare16
Children's Hospital Colorado Urgent and Outpatient Specialty Care, Wheat Ridge
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.0 mi
3455 Lutheran Parkway, Wheat Ridge
Children's Hospital Colorado Urgent Care, Wheat Ridge
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.9 mi
3455 Lutheran Parkway, Wheat Ridge
Bridges Health and Wellness
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.9 mi
8098 West 38th Avenue, Wheat Ridge
Nerve Watch Intraoperative Neuromonitoring
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.0 mi
3984 Youngfield Street
Map of Wheat Ridge
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 47°F | 17°F | 0.6 in | 9.6 in |
| Feb | 48°F | 18°F | 0.8 in | 11.9 in |
| Mar | 57°F | 26°F | 1.5 in | 12.9 in |
| Apr | 62°F | 33°F | 2.3 in | 12.1 in |
| May | 71°F | 42°F | 2.6 in | 2.2 in |
| Jun | 82°F | 51°F | 1.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 88°F | 57°F | 1.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 86°F | 54°F | 1.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 79°F | 45°F | 1.3 in | 1.0 in |
| Oct | 66°F | 34°F | 1.2 in | 5.9 in |
| Nov | 55°F | 24°F | 0.9 in | 10.0 in |
| Dec | 47°F | 17°F | 0.6 in | 9.9 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Wheat Ridge 2 (1 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Jefferson County has had 13 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 2024-08-01: Quarry Fire (Fire)
- 2023-08-25: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes (Flood)
- 2020-03-28: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2013-09-14: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2013-09-12: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (BJC) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 9 miles away.
- Edgewater 3 mi southeast, about 4 min by car
- Fairmount 4 mi west, about 6 min by car
- Applewood 4 mi southwest, about 6 min by car
- Arvada 5 mi northwest, about 8 min by car
- Lakewood 5 mi south, about 8 min by car
- Berkley 5 mi northeast, about 8 min by car
- West Pleasant View 5 mi southwest, about 8 min by car
- Golden 6 mi west, about 10 min by car
- Twin Lakes 6 mi northeast, about 10 min by car
- Westminster 8 mi north, about 13 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Queen of Vietnamese Martyrs Catholic Church in Wheat Ridge Colorado, Always dreamin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Clear Creek Trail footbridge, Prospect Park, Wheat Ridge, 2009, DimiTalen, CC0
- Tower of Memories Wheat Ridge CO, Hustvedt, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Prospect Park, Wheat Ridge, 2009, DimiTalen, CC0
- Oriental Theatre, Denver, Xnatedawgx, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Arvada Olde Town Arvada CO, Hustvedt, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Saint Dominic's Church, Jeffrey Beall, CC BY-SA 3.0
- PioneerSodHouse-WheatRidgeCO, Plazak, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Casabonitadenver, No machine-readable author provided. MisterHand~commonswiki assumed (based on copyright claims)., Public domain
- Ambulance area, Lutheran Medical Center 2022-04-24, Xnatedawgx, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Foothills Medical Center, Lutheran Medical Center 2022-04-24, Xnatedawgx, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Part of the original Lutheran Hospital, Lutheran Medical Center 2022-04-24, Xnatedawgx, CC BY-SA 4.0
- North Pavilion, NW corner, Lutheran Medical Center 2022-04-24, Xnatedawgx, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Helipad at Lutheran Medical Center 2022-04-24, Xnatedawgx, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fruitdale Grade School, Jeffrey Beall, CC BY 3.0
- 3655 - Medical Offices, Lutheran Medical Center 2022-04-24, Xnatedawgx, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Walter K Koch Pavilion & south tower, Lutheran Medical Center 2022-04-24, Xnatedawgx, CC BY-SA 4.0
- The Blue House plaques (Lutheran Medical Center) 2022-04-24, Xnatedawgx, CC BY-SA 4.0
- The Blue House, front (Lutheran Medical Center) 2022-04-24, Xnatedawgx, CC BY-SA 4.0
- North Pavilion, NE corner, Lutheran Medical Center 2022-04-24, Xnatedawgx, CC BY-SA 4.0
- The Chapel of the Good Samaritan, arched entrance doorway, Lutheran Medical Center 2022-04-24, Xnatedawgx, CC BY-SA 4.0
- The Chapel of the Good Samaritan, Luther rose, Lutheran Medical Center 2022-04-24, Xnatedawgx, CC BY-SA 4.0
- The Chapel of the Good Samaritan, NE corner, Lutheran Medical Center 2022-04-24, Xnatedawgx, CC BY-SA 4.0
- The Chapel of the Good Samaritan plaque, Lutheran Medical Center 2022-04-24, Xnatedawgx, CC BY-SA 4.0
- The Tucker Tent plaque, Lutheran Medical Center 2022-04-24, Xnatedawgx, CC BY-SA 4.0
- The Tucker Tent, SW corner, Lutheran Medical Center 2022-04-24, Xnatedawgx, CC BY-SA 4.0
- The Blue House, rear stairs (Lutheran Medical Center) 2022-04-24, Xnatedawgx, CC BY-SA 4.0
- North Pavilion, east side, Lutheran Medical Center 2022-04-24, Xnatedawgx, CC BY-SA 4.0
- The Blue House, east side (Lutheran Medical Center) 2022-04-24, Xnatedawgx, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Green water tank, Lutheran Medical Center 2022-04-24, Xnatedawgx, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Great Horned Owl, Denver, Colorado 1, Paul Hurtado, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Clock tower and North Pavilion's south side, Lutheran Medical Center 2022-04-24, Xnatedawgx, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Foothills Academy - panoramio, arthursmello, CC BY 3.0
- Foothills Academy - panoramio - arthursmello, arthursmello, CC BY 3.0
- Crown Hill Lake Autumn, MichaelKirsh, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lutheran Medical Center viewed from the visitor parking lot to the southeast 2022-04-24, Xnatedawgx, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bridges Health & Wellness, Lutheran Medical Center 2022-04-24, Xnatedawgx, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 3555 I Medical Offices, Lutheran Medical Center 2022-04-24, Xnatedawgx, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 3455 I Medical Pavilion, Lutheran Medical Center 2022-04-24, Xnatedawgx, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 3550 I Medical Offices, Lutheran Medical Center 2022-04-24, Xnatedawgx, CC BY-SA 4.0
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