Not Safe During a Pandemic
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5/13/2020
Evergreen is not the place to go if you're worried about catching COVID-19. Sadly, the large majority of people that are outside and in Evergreen stores right now are not wearing masks and are not social distancing. It's so bad that I don't even leave my house any more. I get everything delivered and I am moving to a town where people are less ignorant/more considerate of those of us that are scared. The trails are packed, too, so don't come here for recreation. The worst part is that a lot of the store owners are refusing to wear masks, even though it is currently the law in Colorado.
I think the blatant disregard for the pandemic laws stems from many factors: (1) Evergreen does not have a city government to enact and enforce any laws, (2) most people here are healthy and do not think they will catch the virus (back to the ignorance point), (3) the education level is not as high as larger towns and cities.
There are definitely far more nice people here, but they are staying home, wearing masks when they have to go out, and listening to the scientists. They are just as frustrated with the lack of consideration of the non mask-wearers as am I. The problem is we have no local police force to enforce any of the laws that have been put in place at a state level to protect us Coloradans and the Jefferson County Sheriff can only do so much.
Prior to the pandemic, I was thinking about moving but was not sure yet. It definitely is a beautiful place. There are amazing views everywhere you go. However, there are only two great restaurants in the whole town, and they are very expensive. So, if you like to go out to eat, you will be very disappointed. My son, coming from a city, thought the other kids here were "pretty dumb." He did like most of his teachers, though.
Finding an affordable, decent place to rent is next to impossible, and you can forget it if you have a large dog. If you're looking to buy, you will be shocked at the home prices. Your dollars will not go far.
Bottom line: If you are white, wealthy, healthy, live with all young healthy people, and don't mind the lack of good places to go out to eat, you will probably like it here.
Sarah | Evergreen, CO