Frisco, Colorado Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools

Frisco, Colorado is a small mountain town located in Summit County. It has a population of about 2,500 and is nestled between the Tenmile Range and the Gore Range of the Rocky Mountains. The town is close to several ski resorts including Copper Mountain, Keystone Resort, Breckenridge Ski Resort, and Arapahoe Basin Ski Area.

Frisco was founded in 1873 and was originally a mining town. Mining operations ceased in the late 1800s but tourism has been an important part of Frisco’s economy ever since. The town’s convenient location at the base of several ski resorts makes it an ideal destination for winter sports enthusiasts. Visitors can choose from a variety of outdoor activities such as skiing, snowboarding, snowmobiling, ice skating, sledding, snowshoeing and more. The area also offers many trails for hiking and mountain biking during the summer months.

In addition to outdoor recreation opportunities, Frisco also offers many restaurants, shops and galleries to explore. Main Street is lined with cute boutiques offering everything from clothing to art to souvenirs. There are also several restaurants that serve up local cuisine as well as international fare such as Mexican food or Italian dishes.

Frisco hosts a number of events throughout the year such as music festivals in the summertime or holiday celebrations during the winter season. Frisco’s Fourth of July Parade is particularly popular with locals and visitors alike. Other events include live music performances in local venues or beer tasting festivals at select breweries around town.

One unique thing about Frisco is its commitment to sustainability initiatives such as energy efficiency programs or green building projects throughout town that aim to reduce its carbon footprint while still providing residents with modern amenities like internet access or recycling services.

Frisco has become increasingly popular over recent years due its proximity to ski resorts and abundance of outdoor recreation opportunities coupled with its quaint charm that keeps visitors coming back year after year for more fun-filled adventures in this charming mountain town.

Population: 2,443. Estimated population in July 2024: 2,418 (-1.0% change)
Males: 1,415 (57.9%), Females: 1,028 (42.1%)

Summit County

Zip code: 80443

Demographics

Median resident age: 33.4 years
Median household income: $62,267
Median house value: $298,800

Population by Race

Races in Frisco:

  • White Non-Hispanic (94.3%)
  • Hispanic (3.5%)
  • Two or more races (1.8%)
  • Other race (0.6%)

Ancestries: German (24.4%), Irish (13.2%), English (12.9%), United States (5.6%), Polish (4.5%), Swedish (3.8%).

Elevation: 9042 feet

Land area: 1.7 square miles

Map of Frisco, CO

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Frisco

  • High school or higher: 92.2%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 60.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 16.4%
  • Unemployed: 1.2%
  • Mean travel time to work: 15.7 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Frisco town

  • Never married: 43.3%
  • Now married: 44.9%
  • Separated: 1.2%
  • Widowed: 2.3%
  • Divorced: 8.2%

6.1% Foreign born (3.5% Europe, 1.6% Latin America, 0.6% North America).

Population change in the 1990s: +801 (+48.8%).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Frisco:

  • VAIL VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER (about 20 miles; VAIL, CO)
  • ST VINCENT GENERAL HOSPITAL DISTRICT (about 29 miles; LEADVILLE, CO)
  • KREMMLING MEMORIAL HOSPITAL DISTRICT (about 46 miles; KREMMLING, CO)

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Frisco:

  • EAGLE COUNTY REGIONAL (about 57 miles; EAGLE, CO; Abbreviation: EGE)
  • ASPEN-PITKIN CO/SARDY FIELD (about 59 miles; ASPEN, CO; Abbreviation: ASE)
  • GUNNISON-CRESTED BUTTE REGIONAL (about 92 miles; GUNNISON, CO; Abbreviation: GUC)

Other public-use airports nearest to Frisco:

  • LAKE COUNTY (about 30 miles; LEADVILLE, CO; Abbreviation: LXV)
  • GRANBY-GRAND COUNTY (about 37 miles; GRANBY, CO; Abbreviation: GNB)
  • MC ELROY AIRFIELD (about 38 miles; KREMMLING, CO; Abbreviation: 20V)

Amtrak station:
FRISCO (1010 MEADOW DR.) – Bus Station

Colleges and Universities

College/University in Frisco:

  • TRANSPERSONAL HYPNOTHERAPY INSTITUTE (Location: 48 WILLOW LN; Private, for-profit)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Frisco:

  • UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO AT BOULDER (about 62 miles; BOULDER, CO; Full-time enrollment: 25,355)
  • COLORADO SCHOOL OF MINES (about 64 miles; GOLDEN, CO; Full-time enrollment: 3,183)
  • RED ROCKS COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 67 miles; LAKEWOOD, CO; Full-time enrollment: 3,835)
  • COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY (about 75 miles; Fort Collins, CO; Full-time enrollment: 22,684)
  • EMILY GRIFFITH OPPORTUNITY SCHOOL (about 76 miles; DENVER, CO; Full-time enrollment: 3,083)
  • FRONT RANGE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 76 miles; WESTMINSTER, CO; Full-time enrollment: 6,858)
  • REGIS UNIVERSITY (about 77 miles; DENVER, CO; Full-time enrollment: 5,898)

Schools

Public high school in Frisco:

  • SUMMIT HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 792; Location: 16201 U S HIGHWAY 9; Grades: 09 – 12)

Public primary/middle schools in Frisco:

  • SUMMIT MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 690; Location: SCHOOL ROAD; Grades: 06 – 08)
  • FRISCO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 214; Location: 800 8TH AVENUE; Grades: PK – 05)

Private primary/middle school in Frisco:

  • SUMMIT COUNTY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (Students: 74; Location: PO BOX 1130; Grades: PK – 8)

Libraries

Library in Frisco:

  • SUMMIT COUNTY LIBRARY (Operating income: $798,728; Location: 0037 COUNTY ROAD 1005; 88,875 books; 2,720 audio materials; 2,202 video materials; 193 serial subscriptions)