Fraser

55°F
Current Population
1,419
Elevation Level
8581 ft

About Fraser

Fraser, Colorado is in Grand County in between Granby and Winter Park. Fraser is an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise, offering outdoor activities such as cross country skiing and snowshoeing. Snow Mountain Ranch and the historic Fraser Tubing Hill have activities to keep the whole family busy throughout the day. During the summer, Fraser has 600 miles of hiking, biking and horseback riding trails in the area. Nearby you can visit Rocky Mountain National Park the perfect place to camp, hunt and fish.

Explore Fraser

Entertainment & Culture

Fraser is perfectly located near Winter Park and Grand Lake. There are a ton of amenities within Fraser but drive just a little north or south and find even more activities and outdoor recreation!  We'd be amiss not to mention the High Country Stampede Rodeo that is held in Fraser every year!

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Popular Restaurants

Great food can be found throughout Grand County, and in Fraser! If you're looking for a variety of restaurants, breweries, and bars, you'll find them all in and near Fraser. 

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Parks

Fraser is an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise, offering outdoor activities such as cross country skiing and snowshoeing. If the activity involves snow, Fraser is the town to be. 
Snow Mountain Ranch and the historic Fraser Tubing Hill have activities to keep the whole family busy throughout the day. During the summer, Fraser has 600 miles of hiking, biking, and horseback riding trails in the area. The west entrance to Rocky Mountain National Park is just a 30-minute drive from Fraser and is the perfect place to camp, hunt, and fish. 

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About the Community

East Grand Middle School

Summary
  • District East Grand School District No. 2
  • Phone (970) 887-3382
  • Address 251 W DIAMOND AVE
  • County Grand 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 No
  • Gifted and Talended Program Yes
  • Elementary School Indicator No
  • Middle School Indicator No
  • High School Indicator No
Enrollment and Attendance
  • Enrollment Change Pct +10% to +15%
  • Total Reported Enrollment 330
  • Student Teacher Ratio 12

Fraser Valley Elementary School

Summary
  • District East Grand School District No. 2
  • Phone (970) 726-8033
  • Address 125 EASTOM AVE
  • County Grand 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 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 270
  • Student Teacher Ratio 14

Middle Park High School

Summary
  • District East Grand School District No. 2
  • Phone (970) 887-2104
  • Address 795 N 2ND ST
  • County Grand 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 +1% to +5%
  • Total Reported Enrollment 400
  • Student Teacher Ratio 14

Population, Weather and Economics

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Population

Population Details
  • Population 1,419
  • Population 5 Yr Projection 1,572
Households
  • Total Households 626
  • Households 5 Yr Projection 694
  • Average Size of Household 2.00
  • Households With Children 83

Climate & Weather

Summary
  • Annual Precip In 22.93
  • Avg Jan Low Temp 1.73
  • Avg Jul Low Temp 40.25
  • Avg Jan High Temp 24.14
  • Avg Jul High Temp 67.20
Indexes
  • Ozone Index 135
  • Air Pollution Index 117
  • Earthquake Index 55
  • Hail Index 0
  • Tornado Index 4
  • Wind Index 23

Economics

  • Housing Median Built Yr 1982
  • Maintenance and Insurance Cost 79
  • Health Care Cost 87
  • Transportation Cost 86