Dacono

Dacono first got on the map because of coal mining in the area in the early 1900s which continued into the 1970s. Dacono was also one of the first towns in the area to have a train depot, mostly for taking coal into Denver. Although the mining has ceased, there has been an increase in farming in this area over the years. Many crops grow in the area here such as: beans, tomatoes, corn, sugar beets, wheat, and potatoes.

There are about 4,175 people who call Dacono home, although it's really close to both Firestone and Frederick. The median household income is $42,467 while the average median home price is $164,444, both of which are below Colorado averages. While there are some nice areas here there are a few spots that look a little run down, but overall it seems like a nice little town.

The little town of 3,000 is close to I-25 to the west and Frederick and Firestone to its north. To the east is Fort Lupton and probably the closest bet for shopping, food and entertainment. The neighborhoods of Dacona are a mix of ranches, traditional homes, trailers and industrial shops. The trucking industry because of the interstate is big here and there are a lot of truckers who live here. Coal and gas have a long history in the town and still dominate the work force and economy as well as agriculture. This little plains town is hot and dusty in the summer and desolate and cold in the winter. The mountains are barely visible to the west.

The town was settled in 1901 and most if not all of the first residents moved there to work in the coal mines. The median household income for Dacona was just under $40,000.