South Platte, Colorado
South Platte: Situated at an altitude of 6,099 feet in Jefferson County, this locale marks the confluence of the North and South Forks of the South Platte River deep in the Front Range foothills.
About
South Platte is a city located in the county of Jefferson in the U.S. state of Colorado.
Quick Facts about South Platte
| State | Colorado (United States) |
| County | Jefferson County |
| Latitude & Longitude | 39.4075,-105.1714 |
| Time Zone | America/Denver |
| Local time | 03:05:07 (10th November 2026) |
| Weather | 35℉ Mostly Clear 7-days weather |
Geography
South Platte is located at 39°24'27"N 105°10'17"W (39.4074900, -105.1713800).
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Weather
Mostly clear, with a low around 35. Southwest wind 3 to 8 mph.
7-Day ForecastNearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to South Platte, CO. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 447166 | Empire Beauty School-Littleton | Littleton (CO) | 80123 |
Nearby Transit Stations (12)
Rail and bus stations connected to South Platte, CO. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| PJT | Pine Junction, CO | 76 Mount Evans Boulevard | BUS |
| DEB | Denver (Bus Station), Colorado | 1055 19th Street | BUS |
| DEN | Union Station | 1701 Wynkoop Street | RAIL |
| COS | Colorado Springs, Colorado | 120 South Weber Street | BUS |
| BLD | Boulder, Colorado | 30th & Diagonal Highway | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to South Platte.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Louvier Post Office | Louviers (CO) | 80131 |
Other cities in Jefferson County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Jefferson County , CO.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Lakewood | 157,429 | The fifth most populous city in Colorado. |
| Arvada | 121,936 | The second most populous city in Jefferson County, Colorado. |
| Ken Caryl | 32,438 | Census-designated place in Jefferson County, Colorado |
| Wheat Ridge | 31,857 | City in Colorado, USA |
| Columbine | 24,280 | School shooting at Columbine High School in Columbine, Colorado, United States on 20 April 1999 |
| Applewood | 7,160 | Census designated place |
| Edgewater | 5,393 | Human settlement in Jefferson County, Colorado, United States of America |
| Evergreen | 3,944 | County seat of Conecuh County, Alabama, United States |
| Genesee | 3,609 | City in Idaho |
| Kittredge | 1,304 | Census-designated place in Jefferson County, Colorado |