Thornton, Colorado

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Information about Thornton

The city of Thornton is located in the state of Colorado. Its area, population and other key information are listed below.
For all your administrative procedures, you can go to the Thornton City Hall at the address and schedules indicated on this page or contact the City Hall’s Customer Service by phone or by email depending on your preference or on the service's availability.
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Municipality reviews4.8 / 5 for Thornton by Cities and Towns in the United States the 1 January 2018

Thornton’s Administration

Address of Thornton city hallThorntonCity hall Thornton
9500 Civic Center Dr
Thornton CO 80229
United States
City hall phone number+1 303-538-7201
City hall fax number+1 303-538-7562
City hall emailLoading...
Thornton CO official websitecityofthornton.net
Thornton mayorHeidi Williams

Thornton town demography

Name of Thornton town’s inhabitants (demonym)Not available
DateCurrent valueClassed by Region/Country
Number of inhabitants118 772 population6 / 219
Thornton town population density3 303,8 pop/sq mi (1 275,6 pop/km²)

List of Passport Facilities in Thornton, CO

How to get a passport in Thornton CO ? There are 1 passport offices in Thornton, try one of these
Name Street Phone
CITY OF THORNTON9500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE3035387230

The top 3 most popular banks in Thornton

There are 20 bank branches in Thornton.
Wells Fargo Bank, National Association is the most popular bank in town with 3, followed by JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association with 3 and then Bank of the West with 2.

Find below all banks in Thornton :

Bank's name Number of banks Service Type
Wells Fargo Bank, National Association3Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association3Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
Bank of the West2Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
KeyBank National Association2Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
FirstBank2Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
U.S. Bank National Association2Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
Zions Bancorporation, N.A.1Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
Academy Bank, National Association1Full Service Retail Office
North Valley Bank1Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
Compass Bank1Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
Citywide Banks1Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
TCF National Bank1Full Service Brick and Mortar Office


More info about banks in Thornton

Thornton town administrative number

Thornton town code0877290
Thornton town postcode80229

Thornton town administrative data

CountryUnited States
StateColorado
CountyAdams

Information about Thornton

Cities twinned with ThorntonCurrently, the town Thornton isn’t twinned
Town’s namesake
Natural parkThornton isn't a part of any natural park

Toponymy and translation of Thornton town

Arabic: ثورنتون، كولورادوBulgarian: ТорнтънPersian: سورنتون
Japanese: ソーントンKazakh: СортонKorean: 손턴
Russian: ТорнтонChinese: 桑頓 

Transport modes in Thornton

Airport
Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport 14.7 km
Denver International Airport 24.7 km
Boulder Municipal Airport 27.5 km

Thornton town territory

Thornton town area35,95 sq mi (93,11 km²)
Thornton town altitude5 223 Altitude feet
Geographical coordinatesLatitude: 39.918
Longitude: -104.945
Latitude: 39° 55' 5'' North
Longitude: 104° 56' 42'' West
Time zone
UTC -7:00 (America/Denver)
Summer time : UTC -6:00
Winter time : UTC -7:00
Local time

Thornton town’s neighbouring towns

Thornton neighbouring towns
BroomfieldBroomfieldBrighton
NorthglennNeighbouring townsCommerce City
NorthglennNorthglennCommerce City
Thornton neighbouring towns
Northglenn 3.1 kmFederal Heights 8.5 kmBroomfield 9.9 km
Westminster 10.9 kmCommerce City 13.6 kmBrighton 14 km
Lafayette 15.7 kmErie 15.8 kmDacono 16.1 km
Louisville 17.9 kmDenver 18.2 kmLakeside 18.2 km
Superior 18.3 kmArvada 18.4 kmMountain View 18.6 km
Wheat Ridge 21.1 kmEdgewater 21.2 kmLochbuie 21.3 km
Frederick 21.4 kmFort Lupton 22.2 kmGlendale 24 km

Distance between Thornton and country’s main cities

New York City : 2620 kmLos Angeles : 1364 kmChicago : 1466 km
Houston : 1425 kmPhiladelphia : 2532 kmPhoenix : 951 km closest
San Antonio : 1303 kmSan Diego : 1347 kmDallas : 1079 km
San Jose : 1494 kmJacksonville : 2363 kmIndianapolis : 1604 km
San Francisco : 1585 kmAustin : 1253 kmColumbus : 1869 km

Schools in Thornton CO

Elementary schools in Thornton

Achieve Academy

District of Mapleton School District No. 1
Low grade : PK, High grade : 8
Students : 564

Adams12 Five Star Preschool

District of Adams 12 Five Star Schools
Low grade : PK, High grade : PK
Students : 319

Brantner Elementary School

District of School District 27j
Low grade : PK, High grade : 5
Students : 493

Cherry Drive Elementary School

District of Adams 12 Five Star Schools
Low grade : K, High grade : 5
Students : 343

Clayton Partnership School

District of Mapleton School District No. 1
Low grade : K, High grade : 8
Students : 459

Coronado Hills Elementary School

District of Adams 12 Five Star Schools
Low grade : PK, High grade : 5
Students : 590

Eagleview Elementary School

District of Adams 12 Five Star Schools
Low grade : K, High grade : 5
Students : 581

Explore Elementary

District of Mapleton School District No. 1
Low grade : PK, High grade : 6
Students : 419

Hunters Glen Elementary School

District of Adams 12 Five Star Schools
Low grade : PK, High grade : 5
Students : 510

Mc Elwain Elementary School

District of Adams 12 Five Star Schools
Low grade : K, High grade : 5
Students : 420

Meadow Community School

District of Mapleton School District No. 1
Low grade : PK, High grade : 8
Students : 510

Prairie Hills Elementary School

District of Adams 12 Five Star Schools
Low grade : K, High grade : 5
Students : 535

Riverdale Elementary School

District of Adams 12 Five Star Schools
Low grade : PK, High grade : 5
Students : 423

Silver Creek Elementary

District of Adams 12 Five Star Schools
Low grade : K, High grade : 5
Students : 610

Skyview Elementary School

District of Adams 12 Five Star Schools
Low grade : K, High grade : 5
Students : 507

Stellar Elementary School

District of Adams 12 Five Star Schools
Low grade : K, High grade : 5
Students : 593

Stem Launch

District of Adams 12 Five Star Schools
Low grade : K, High grade : 8
Students : 905

Tarver Elementary School

District of Adams 12 Five Star Schools
Low grade : PK, High grade : 5
Students : 550

Thornton Elementary School

District of Adams 12 Five Star Schools
Low grade : PK, High grade : 5
Students : 394

West Ridge Elementary

District of School District 27j
Low grade : PK, High grade : 5
Students : 699

Woodglen Elementary School

District of Adams 12 Five Star Schools
Low grade : PK, High grade : 5
Students : 522

Middle schools in Thornton

Century Middle School

District of Adams 12 Five Star Schools
Low grade : 6, High grade : 8
Students : 1021

Rocky Top Middle School

District of Adams 12 Five Star Schools
Low grade : 6, High grade : 8
Students : 1338

Shadow Ridge Middle School

District of Adams 12 Five Star Schools
Low grade : 6, High grade : 8
Students : 952

The International School At Thornton Middle

District of Adams 12 Five Star Schools
Low grade : 6, High grade : 8
Students : 923

High schools in Thornton

Academy High School

District of Mapleton School District No. 1
Low grade : 9, High grade : 12
Students : 435

Mapleton Early College High School

District of Mapleton School District No. 1
Low grade : 9, High grade : 12
Students : 245

Mapleton Expeditionary School Of The Arts

District of Mapleton School District No. 1
Low grade : 7, High grade : 12
Students : 638

New America School - Thornton

District of State Charter School Institute
Low grade : 9, High grade : 12
Students : 361

North Valley School For Young Adults

District of Mapleton School District No. 1
Low grade : 9, High grade : 12
Students : 58

Thornton High School

District of Adams 12 Five Star Schools
Low grade : 9, High grade : 12
Students : 1734

Alternative schools in Thornton

Pathways Future Center

District of Adams 12 Five Star Schools
Low grade : K, High grade : 12
Students : 387

Stargate Charter School

District of Adams 12 Five Star Schools
Low grade : K, High grade : 11
Students : 1156

York International

District of Mapleton School District No. 1
Low grade : K, High grade : 12
Students : 757

Private schools in Thornton

A Child's Touch

Low grade : PK, High grade : K
Students : 91

Hope Montessori Academy

Low grade : PK, High grade : K
Students : 120

Lord Of Life Lutheran School

Low grade : PK, High grade : 8
Students : 81

Primrose School Of Thornton

Low grade : PK, High grade : K
Students : 68

Schools near Thornton

Thornton town’s weather

Hotel offers in Thornton

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Nearby hotel : Crossland Economy Studios - Denver - Thornton
Crossland Economy Studios - Denver - Thornton
Address : 8750 Grant St : 48 $US / 0 $US - 133
This Crossl and Economy Studios - Denver - Thornton is located in Thornton and especially designed for longer stays, with all rooms featuring a fully equipped kitchen. The hotel offers free WiFi and a 24-hour front desk.
Nearby hotel : Hampton Inn Denver - North/Thornton
Hampton Inn Denver - North/Thornton
Address : 243 East 120th Avenue 78
Providing easy access to Denver city centre and conveniently located just off Interstate 25, this Thornton, Colorado hotel offers modern accommodations and services, including free high-speed internet access.
Nearby hotel : Holiday Inn Express & Suites Denver North - Thornton
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Denver North - Thornton
Address : 12030 Grant Street : 80 $US / 159 $US - 85
Located 13 miles away from Central Denver, this Thornton hotel offers a year round indoor pool. It features spacious rooms and suites equipped with free Wi-Fi and wired internet. Guests have access to the on-site fitness centre.
Nearby hotel : Motel 6 Denver - Thornton
Motel 6 Denver - Thornton
Address : 6 West 83rd Place : 54 $US / 69 $US - 121
Featuring a seasonal outdoor pool, this Thornton, Colorado motel is 6 miles from Denver Coliseum. All rooms include cable TV with extended channels. A launderette is located on site.
Nearby hotel : DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Denver - Thornton
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Denver - Thornton
Address : 83 East 120th Avenue 134
This hotel in Thronton, Colorado is just 11 miles north of downtown Denver and Coors Field. It features an American restaurant, indoor pool and rooms with a 37-inch flat-screen TV.

Leisure and activities in the Thornton town’s surrounding area

Zoo
Denver Zoo
to Denver 18.6 km
Golf course
Thorncreek Golf ClubThe Ranch Country Club
to Westminster 5.5 km
Legacy Ridge Golf Course at Westminster
to Westminster 8.3 km		Broadlands Golf Course
to Broomfield 9.4 km
Eagle Trace Golf Club
to Broomfield 10.5 km		Dunes at Riverdale Dunes Knolls Public Links
to Brighton 10.6 km
The The Blue at Courses at Hyland Hills
to Westminster 10.7 km		Colorado National Golf Club
to Erie 11.8 km
Buffalo Run Golf Course
to Brighton 11.8 km		Lake Arbor Golf Course
to Arvada 13.7 km

Other information on town Thornton

Nuclear power plantFort St. Vrain Generating Station 37 km