Longmont, Colorado
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Located in the Colorado community of Longmont, Action Behavior Centers - ABA Therapy for Autism is a critical healthcare facility that serves a significant population base. The communities reachable within a 30-minute drive demonstrate the geographic and demographic scope of this location's influence. By examining these nearby incorporated places, we can better understand the role Action Behavior Centers - ABA Therapy for Autism plays in the region.
Population catchment
The 30-minute driving radius around Action Behavior Centers - ABA Therapy for Autism encompasses a combined population of approximately 784,384 residents across 20 incorporated communities. Thornton leads as the most populous nearby community with 141,867 residents, representing roughly 18% of the total catchment population. Rounding out the top three are Westminster with 116,317 residents and Boulder with 108,250, providing further evidence of the population concentration near Action Behavior Centers - ABA Therapy for Autism. Together, the top three communities account for a substantial share of the overall population base, underscoring the concentrated nature of the area's demographics.
Regional dependence
The relationship between the smaller towns and the larger communities near Action Behavior Centers - ABA Therapy for Autism reflects a pattern of regional dependence typical in Colorado. Of the 20 nearby communities, 12 have populations below 25,000, indicating that these residents likely rely on Thornton and similar centers for goods and services. This dynamic reinforces the importance of Action Behavior Centers - ABA Therapy for Autism as a regional destination.
Geographic interpretation
From a geographic perspective, the area surrounding Action Behavior Centers - ABA Therapy for Autism can be characterized as urban. The presence of 5 communities above 50,000 residents reflects a mature metropolitan or suburban region with concentrated population. The presence of Thornton as the dominant population center creates a concentrated pattern, with progressively smaller communities extending outward. The median community population in this catchment is 17,804, indicating that most communities are substantially smaller than the dominant center. Understanding this settlement structure helps contextualize the role of Action Behavior Centers - ABA Therapy for Autism within the broader regional framework.
Identifiers: city · town · CDP
| Rank | Community | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thornton (city), CO | 141,867 |
| 2 | Westminster (city), CO | 116,317 |
| 3 | Boulder (city), CO | 108,250 |
| 4 | Longmont (city), CO | 98,885 |
| 5 | Broomfield (city), CO | 74,112 |
| 6 | Northglenn (city), CO | 38,131 |
| 7 | Lafayette (city), CO | 30,411 |
| 8 | Erie (town), CO | 30,038 |
| 9 | Louisville (city), CO | 21,226 |
| 10 | Sherrelwood (CDP), CO | 19,228 |
| 11 | Firestone (town), CO | 16,381 |
| 12 | Frederick (town), CO | 14,513 |
| 13 | Federal Heights (city), CO | 14,382 |
| 14 | Superior (town), CO | 13,094 |
| 15 | Berthoud (town), CO | 10,332 |
| 16 | Gunbarrel (CDP), CO | 9,554 |
| 17 | Twin Lakes (CDP), CO | 8,226 |
| 18 | Fort Lupton (city), CO | 7,955 |
| 19 | Dacono (city), CO | 6,297 |
| 20 | Shaw Heights (CDP), CO | 5,185 |
Overview
Located in the Colorado community of Longmont, Longs Peak Hospital is a critical healthcare facility that serves a significant population base. The communities reachable within a 30-minute drive demonstrate the geographic and demographic scope of this location's influence. By examining these nearby incorporated places, we can better understand the role Longs Peak Hospital plays in the region.
Population catchment
The 30-minute driving radius around Longs Peak Hospital encompasses a combined population of approximately 898,671 residents across 20 incorporated communities. Thornton leads as the most populous nearby community with 141,867 residents, representing roughly 16% of the total catchment population. Rounding out the top three are Westminster with 116,317 residents and Boulder with 108,250, providing further evidence of the population concentration near Longs Peak Hospital. Together, the top three communities account for a substantial share of the overall population base, underscoring the concentrated nature of the area's demographics.
Regional dependence
The relationship between the smaller towns and the larger communities near Longs Peak Hospital reflects a pattern of regional dependence typical in Colorado. Of the 20 nearby communities, 10 have populations below 25,000, indicating that these residents likely rely on Thornton and similar centers for goods and services. This dynamic reinforces the importance of Longs Peak Hospital as a regional destination.
Geographic interpretation
From a geographic perspective, the area surrounding Longs Peak Hospital can be characterized as urban. The presence of 6 communities above 50,000 residents reflects a mature metropolitan or suburban region with concentrated population. The presence of Thornton as the dominant population center creates a concentrated pattern, with progressively smaller communities extending outward. The median community population in this catchment is 25,632, indicating that most communities are substantially smaller than the dominant center. Understanding this settlement structure helps contextualize the role of Longs Peak Hospital within the broader regional framework.
Identifiers: city · town · CDP
| Rank | Community | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thornton (city), CO | 141,867 |
| 2 | Westminster (city), CO | 116,317 |
| 3 | Boulder (city), CO | 108,250 |
| 4 | Longmont (city), CO | 98,885 |
| 5 | Loveland (city), CO | 76,378 |
| 6 | Broomfield (city), CO | 74,112 |
| 7 | Northglenn (city), CO | 38,131 |
| 8 | Windsor (town), CO | 32,716 |
| 9 | Lafayette (city), CO | 30,411 |
| 10 | Erie (town), CO | 30,038 |
| 11 | Louisville (city), CO | 21,226 |
| 12 | Sherrelwood (CDP), CO | 19,228 |
| 13 | Johnstown (town), CO | 17,303 |
| 14 | Firestone (town), CO | 16,381 |
| 15 | Welby (CDP), CO | 15,553 |
| 16 | Frederick (town), CO | 14,513 |
| 17 | Federal Heights (city), CO | 14,382 |
| 18 | Superior (town), CO | 13,094 |
| 19 | Berthoud (town), CO | 10,332 |
| 20 | Gunbarrel (CDP), CO | 9,554 |