Weld
Colorado

What stands out

What stands out about Weld County: population growth is in the top 4% of American counties (+2.6% a year), winter sunshine is in the top 5% of American counties (1.9 on the USDA scale), and rainfall is in the bottom 6% of American counties (15 inches a year). Within Colorado it ranks 4th of 64 counties for population growth.

Where you are

You live in Weld County, Colorado. 331,466 people live here with you. The population grew 2.6% last year, and more Americans moved in than out (net +6,254).

Colorado's flat income tax is 4.4%, and the TABOR amendment refunds revenue above a spending cap back to taxpayers in strong years. Front Range home prices roughly doubled between 2013 and 2023. The state taxes Social Security for residents under 65 but exempts it fully at 65 and over. Wildfire and hail drive homeowner insurance costs along the mountains and plains respectively.

Money

The typical household here brings in $89,182 a year, higher than 93% of American counties. Employers pay an average wage of $66,380. 11% of workers work from home.

Colorado takes 4.4% of that median income in state income tax, about $3,924 a year.

Home

The median home costs $497K, pricier than 93% of American counties, about 4.0 years of the median household's income. A two-bedroom rents for around $1,242 a month. Property tax is 0.48% of home value, roughly $1,995 a year on that median home, lower than 89% of American counties. 75% of households own rather than rent.

Safety and health

Violent crime here is 3.6 per 1,000 residents, lower than 67% of American counties. Drug overdoses killed 14 people per 100,000 in 2024.

A child born here can expect to live 79.3 years, longer than 86% of American counties. There are 550 active physicians in the county, about 16.6 per 10,000 people. Medicare rates the local hospitals 4.0 of 5 stars. 10.0% of people under 65 have no health insurance.

School

Local students test at grade level 2.98 where 3.0 is national grade level, lower than 55% of American counties. 88% of adults finished high school.

Neighbors and politics

In 2024 your neighbors voted Republican by 18 points. 77% of eligible voters turned out. Under Colorado law you can get a concealed-carry permit on request, abortion is protected by state law, and marijuana is legal for adults.

Weather and risk

The year averages 51°F, highs near 66 and lows near 35, colder than 72% of American counties. About 15 inches of rain and snow fall a year. FEMA puts natural-hazard risk at 89 out of 100, riskier than 89% of American counties; the county has had 16 federal disaster declarations since 1953.

Getting around, going out

Home internet averages 257 Mbps down, faster than 77% of American counties. There are 28 airports in the county, counting general aviation. For a night or a weekend out: 0.5 full-service restaurants per 1,000 people, 13 breweries, 3 museums.