| Summit County Facts |
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Summit County is the 20th most populous county of the State of Colorado |
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The population of Summit County was 25,399 as of the 2000 Census. |
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Summit County is a unique area that includes four world-class ski areas, Lake Dillon, and year-round activities in the White River National Forest. |
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Summit County was an original one of the seventeen original Colorado counties by the First Territorial Legislature on November 1, 1861. |
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The median income for a household in Summit County is $56,587, and the median income for a family is $66,914. |
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The best kept secret of Summit County is there is actually more to do in the summer than in the winter. |
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Summit County is extremely popular with Colorado residents and tourists. |
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In 1874, the northern half of the original Summitt County was split off to form Grand County; with the creation of Garfield and Eagle counties in 1883, Summitt County arrived at its present boundaries. |
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Summit County was named for the many mountain summits located in the county. |
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Until February 2, 1874, Summit County's boundaries included the area now comprising Summit County, Grand County, Routt County, Moffat County, Garfield County, Eagle County, and Rio Blanco County. |
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Lodging accommodations in Summit County are as much as half the price of the same accommodations during the ski season. |
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Summer tourist business is steadily growing in Summit County, however it's pale in comparison to the number of Winter visitors. |
