Edwards

70°F
Current Population
10,402
Elevation Level
7223 ft

About Edwards

Edwards, Colorado, is in Eagle County and is part of the Edwards Metropolitan Area, where it sits in the Vail Valley just west of Vail. 

It’s home to many resort employees who make the short commute to Vail Mountain in the winter. In this picturesque town, you will not only find world-class skiing nearby, but various outdoor activities such as fly-fishing, hiking trails, and tubing in the Eagle-River. Aligning with Vail’s upscale traditions, you can enjoy the Riverwalk in town, lined with shopping, eateries, bistros, and spas. There are also more than a dozen golf courses nearby. 

Explore Edwards

Entertainment & Culture

Edwards Riverwalk gives you the perfect day out. With over twenty-six stores and boutiques, thirteen restaurants, and many business services the Riverwalk has something to offer the whole family day or night. Alpine Arts Center features programs, classes, and activities designed for the whole family including children, teen and adult clay, painting, and watercolor classes. You can also visit the gallery series which promotes local and national artists. Timberline Tours offers activities from duckie float trips to raft trips down the eagle river, to off-road jeep tours. Red Sky Ranch & Golf Club is a private membership club where members and guests enjoy their own clubhouse and playing rounds of golf between the Tom Fazio and Greg Norman courses. 

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Popular Restaurants

As the fastest-growing community in Eagle County, there are a lot of dining options! Edwards claims to be where the locals live in the Vail Valley, so you'll have no problem finding mouthwatering authentic Western Colorado dishes. 

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Parks

Being close to Vail has its perks! You'll find world-class skiing and outdoor activities all throughout the Vail Valley, including in Edwards.

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About the Community

Avon Elementary School

Summary
  • District Eagle County School District No. Re 50
  • Phone (970) 328-2950
  • Address 850 W BEAVER CREEK BLVD
  • County Eagle County
  • Grade PK - 05
  • Instructional Level Elementary School
Programs and Services Available
  • Pre-Kindergarten Yes
  • Kindergarten Yes
  • Magnet School No
  • Charter School No
  • The International Baccalureate No
  • Advanced Placement No
  • Before and After School Program Yes
  • Gifted and Talended Program Yes
  • Elementary School Indicator Yes
  • Middle School Indicator No
  • High School Indicator No
Enrollment and Attendance
  • Enrollment Change Pct -5% to -10%
  • Total Reported Enrollment 280
  • Student Teacher Ratio 14

Battle Mountain High School

Summary
  • District Eagle County School District No. Re 50
  • Phone (970) 328-2930
  • Address 151 MILLER RANCH RD
  • County Eagle County
  • Grade 09 - 12
  • Instructional Level High School
Programs and Services Available
  • Pre-Kindergarten No
  • Kindergarten No
  • Magnet School No
  • Charter School No
  • The International Baccalureate No
  • Advanced Placement Yes
  • Before and After School Program Yes
  • Gifted and Talended Program Yes
  • Elementary School Indicator No
  • Middle School Indicator No
  • High School Indicator No
Enrollment and Attendance
  • Enrollment Change Pct +5% to +10%
  • Total Reported Enrollment 946
  • Student Teacher Ratio 15

Berry Creek Middle School

Summary
  • District Eagle County School District No. Re 50
  • Phone (970) 328-2960
  • Address 1000 MILLER RANCH RD
  • County Eagle County
  • Grade 06 - 08
  • Instructional Level Middle School
Programs and Services Available
  • Pre-Kindergarten No
  • Kindergarten No
  • Magnet School No
  • Charter School No
  • The International Baccalureate No
  • Advanced Placement No
  • Before and After School Program Yes
  • Gifted and Talended Program No
  • Elementary School Indicator No
  • Middle School Indicator No
  • High School Indicator No
Enrollment and Attendance
  • Enrollment Change Pct More than +50%
  • Total Reported Enrollment 600
  • Student Teacher Ratio 14

Eagle Valley Elementary School

Summary
  • District Eagle County School District No. Re 50
  • Phone (970) 328-6981
  • Address 737 E 3RD ST
  • County Eagle County
  • Grade KN - 05
  • Instructional Level Elementary School
Programs and Services Available
  • Pre-Kindergarten Yes
  • Kindergarten Yes
  • Magnet School No
  • Charter School No
  • The International Baccalureate Yes
  • Advanced Placement No
  • Before and After School Program No
  • Gifted and Talended Program Yes
  • Elementary School Indicator Yes
  • Middle School Indicator No
  • High School Indicator No
Enrollment and Attendance
  • Enrollment Change Pct -1% to -5%
  • Total Reported Enrollment 400
  • Student Teacher Ratio 12

Eagle Valley High School

Summary
  • District Eagle County School District No. Re 50
  • Phone (970) 328-8960
  • Address 641 VALLEY RD
  • County Eagle County
  • Grade 09 - 12
  • Instructional Level High School
Programs and Services Available
  • Pre-Kindergarten No
  • Kindergarten No
  • Magnet School No
  • Charter School No
  • The International Baccalureate No
  • Advanced Placement Yes
  • Before and After School Program No
  • Gifted and Talended Program Yes
  • Elementary School Indicator No
  • Middle School Indicator No
  • High School Indicator No
Enrollment and Attendance
  • Enrollment Change Pct +5% to +10%
  • Total Reported Enrollment 1016
  • Student Teacher Ratio 16

Eagle Valley Middle School

Summary
  • District Eagle County School District No. Re 50
  • Phone (970) 328-6224
  • Address 747 E 3RD ST
  • County Eagle County
  • Grade 06 - 08
  • Instructional Level Middle School
Programs and Services Available
  • Pre-Kindergarten No
  • Kindergarten No
  • Magnet School No
  • Charter School No
  • The International Baccalureate No
  • Advanced Placement No
  • Before and After School Program Yes
  • Gifted and Talended Program No
  • Elementary School Indicator No
  • Middle School Indicator No
  • High School Indicator No
Enrollment and Attendance
  • Enrollment Change Pct +5% to +10%
  • Total Reported Enrollment 375
  • Student Teacher Ratio 14

Edwards Elementary School

Summary
  • District Eagle County School District No. Re 50
  • Phone (970) 328-2970
  • Address 22 MEILE LN
  • County Eagle County
  • Grade KN - 05
  • Instructional Level Elementary School
Programs and Services Available
  • Pre-Kindergarten Yes
  • Kindergarten Yes
  • Magnet School No
  • Charter School No
  • The International Baccalureate No
  • Advanced Placement No
  • Before and After School Program Yes
  • Gifted and Talended Program Yes
  • Elementary School Indicator Yes
  • Middle School Indicator No
  • High School Indicator No
Enrollment and Attendance
  • Enrollment Change Pct +1% to +5%
  • Total Reported Enrollment 330
  • Student Teacher Ratio 12

June Creek Elementary School

Summary
  • District Eagle County School District No. Re 50
  • Phone (970) 328-2980
  • Address 1121 MILLER RANCH RD
  • County Eagle County
  • Grade KN - 05
  • Instructional Level Elementary School
Programs and Services Available
  • Pre-Kindergarten Yes
  • Kindergarten Yes
  • Magnet School No
  • Charter School No
  • The International Baccalureate No
  • Advanced Placement No
  • Before and After School Program Yes
  • Gifted and Talended Program No
  • Elementary School Indicator Yes
  • Middle School Indicator No
  • High School Indicator No
Enrollment and Attendance
  • Enrollment Change Pct -15% to -20%
  • Total Reported Enrollment 210
  • Student Teacher Ratio 12

Population, Weather and Economics

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Population

Population Details
  • Population 10,402
  • Population 5 Yr Projection 10,292
Households
  • Total Households 3,668
  • Households 5 Yr Projection 3,622
  • Average Size of Household 3.00
  • Households With Children 1,076

Climate & Weather

Summary
  • Annual Precip In 16.35
  • Avg Jan Low Temp 1.20
  • Avg Jul Low Temp 39.90
  • Avg Jan High Temp 32.80
  • Avg Jul High Temp 79.40
Indexes
  • Ozone Index 118
  • Air Pollution Index 82
  • Earthquake Index 68
  • Hail Index 2
  • Tornado Index 5
  • Wind Index 10

Economics

  • Housing Median Built Yr 1985
  • Maintenance and Insurance Cost 116
  • Health Care Cost 122
  • Transportation Cost 130