General Information
Welcome to Greeley! Greeley and Weld County are among the fastest growing areas
in the nation and continually rank high on the list of best places to live. While
the area has enjoyed growth over recent years, the city´s core values are unchanged.
You are as likely to see a business suit as a cowboy hat in this western town.
Residents
here enjoy easy access to arts and entertainment as well as outdoor recreation.
The city´s main events include: The Greeley Independence Stampede, the largest 4th
of July rodeo/festival in the nation; the Greeley Fiesta, celebrating the diversity
of our people; and the Greeley Philharmonic, the oldest orchestra west of the Mississippi.
There is something for everyone in Greeley!
Community Website:
http://www.ci.greeley.co.us County: Weld
Elevation: 4650.0 ft
Square Miles (land): 29.9
Population: 76,930
Male Population (%): 49.0
Female Population (%): 51.0
Estimate 2003 Population: 83,414
Average Age: 33.0
Awards and Honors
Greeley/Weld County #1 for Income Growth in 2008 Forbes Report
Greeley listed as Best Performing City - Milken Institue IndexThe
recently-released Milken Institute Best Performing Cities Index, a
measurement of where jobs are being created in America, shows that
Greeley, Colorado ranks in the top 10 percent of the best performing
small U.S. cities in both job and salary growth. The study, conducted
by the nonprofit independent economic think tank, lists the best
performing 179 small cities in the country during 2005, and measures
one-year and five-year job creation track records.
- Greeley ranks #31 among the 179 cities in overall best performance in 2005 .
- It scores an impressive #16 in job growth during the 5-year period from 1999-2004.
- The city improved its one-year job growth performance to # 13 in 2004-2005, up from #28 in 2003-2004.
- Greeley ´s 5-year salary growth performance ranks #17.
The complete study can be viewed
here. Contact: Larry Burkhardt, President/CEO Upstate Colorado Economic Development (970) 356-4565
Greeley Fast Facts
- Horace Greeley came to Greeley once.
- Nathan C. Meeker - The C stands for Cook
- Rosedale was once named "Boozeville".
- 59 stockholders started Union Colony.
- Lucerne was named after Alfalfa.
- There was a cheese factory in Peckham - started in 1898.
- Weld County was established in 1861.
- Greeley was "dry" until 1969.
- Dearfield was started in 1910 by Oliver T Jackson - it was a farming community and the only Black colony in the state.
- Eaton was founded by Benjamin Eaton - he was elected the fourth governor of Colorado.
- Weld County is one of the largest counties in the state (3,999
square miles) compared to Rhode Island (1214 square miles), Connecticut
(5,009) square miles.
- The two stone pillars stand side-by-side at the edge of U.S. 34
(across from Promontory) are the only markers remaining to locate the
old POW camp.
- Rattlesnake Kate killed 140 rattlesnakes of which she had a dress,
shoes, necklace, and headband made. The dress is on display at
Centennial Village.
- Northeastern Colorado was the inspiration for James Michener's novel Centennial.
Location, Location, Location
| City |
Miles |
Minutes |
| Loveland |
20.55 |
29 |
| Fort Collins |
29 |
35 |
| Estes Park |
49.40 |
73 |
| Windsor |
13.98 |
22 |
| Boulder |
54 |
62 |
| Metro Denver |
62.82 |
68 |
| Cheyenne, WY |
69.68 |
69 |
| Wellington |
36.94 |
40 |
| Denver Int'l Airport |
57.78 |
80 |
Employment
Natural beauty, creative expression, compassion,
healthy living, and civic participation capture the spirit of Loveland,
CO. Bordered by the Rocky Mountains to the west and the plains to the
east, Loveland rests 50 miles north of metro Denver.
Residents here
enjoy a variety of festivals, events, clubs, business organizations,
government boards and commissions, personal interest classes, volunteer
organizations, and higher education. In 1985, Loveland was the first
city in Colorado to adopt an Art in Public Places ordinance,
designating one percent of the city's capital construction projects of
$50,000 or more for the purchase of art. The city has 26 parks,
approximately 15.5 miles of recreation trail, 3 golf courses, several
arts and entertainment theatres, and easy access to shopping. Loveland
truly is a natural choice for residents
Community Website:
http://www.ci.loveland.co.us County: Larimer
Elevation: 5040.0 ft
Square Miles (land): 24.57
Population: 50,608
Male Population (%): 49.0
Female Population (%): 51.0
Estimate 2003 Population: 56,436
Average Age: 36.3
Loveland Quick Facts:
- In 1985, Loveland was the first city in Colorado to adopt
an Art in Public Places ordinance, designating one percent of the
city's capital construction projects of $50,000 or more for the
purchase of art. Sculpture and 2-dimensional artwork adorn city
buildings, parks and public spaces. Currently, the city's art
collection is valued at more than 6 million dollars with approximately
83% of the total value of the collection donated by organizations and
individuals. Presently, there are 269 individual pieces of artwork
within the collection.
- The City of
Loveland Parks & Recreation Department maintains 26 developed parks
on 281 acres containing 20 softball fields, 25 playgrounds, 14 picnic
shelters, 4 outdoor racquetball courts and 21 tennis courts.
- Loveland has 3 Golf Courses: Mariana Butte, The OldeCourse, Cattail Creek
- In
1995, the citizens of Larimer County approved a quarter-cent sales and
use tax to protect open space, natural areas, wildlife habitat,
regional parks and trails. Loveland receives a portion of these funds,
and manages its Natural Areas / Open Lands Program through the Parks
and Recreation Department.
- There are
approximately 15.5 miles of recreation trail in Loveland that run from
Boyd Lake State Park, in the northeast to the Big Thompson River, along
Wilson Avenue. The trail winds through the west shore of Boyd Lake,
along irrigation canals, through fields, over and under city streets,
and along the Big Thompson River through some beautiful areas.
- Approximately
twenty miles of paved urban trail are planned with the goal of
developing off-street trails that will encompass the perimeter of the
city. Quarter-mile markers are located along a large portion of the
trail to measure your distance traveled.
Location, Location, Location
| City |
Miles |
Minutes |
| Fort Collins |
8 |
10 |
| Greeley |
20.55 |
29 |
| Estes Park |
30.17 |
52 |
| Windsor |
15.10 |
22 |
| Boulder |
41.90 |
47 |
| Metro Denver |
50.37 |
53 |
| Cheyenne, WY |
58.53 |
57 |
| Wellington |
26.42 |
28 |
| Denver Int'l Airport |
56.40 |
53 |
Employment
Local Median Income (Based on 2000 U.S. Census Bureau Data): $47,119
National Median Income (Based on 2000 U.S. Census Bureau Data): $41,994
Major Employers:
Agilent Technologies,
Poudre Valley Health Systems,
Thompson School District R2-J,
Larimer County,
Wal-Mart Distribution Center,
McKee Medical Center,
Woodward Governor,
Hach Company,
City of Loveland,
WaterPik Technologies
Education
K-12:
Weld County District 6 Higher Education:
University of Northern Colorado (Enrollment: 22,782) Community College:
Aims Community College
Weather
Loveland, CO Weather Facts
- On average, the warmest month is July.
- The highest recorded temperature was 105°F in 2005.
- On average, the coolest month is January.
- The lowest recorded temperature was -31°F in 1990.
- The maximum average precipitation occurs in May.
Driver's License and Registration
Driver's License800 8th Ave. #111, Greeley
(970) 352-5845
New
resident have 30 days to obtain a Colorado license. No written state
test is required. You must surrender existing licenses and pay $15.
Motor Vehicle Registration1402 N. 17th Ave., Greeley
(970) 353-3840 ext. 3110
Complete registration is required within 30 days of residency. Emission tests required for all vehicles except motorcycles.
Utilities
TELEPHONE
- Qwest Communications
(800) 244-1111
ELECTRIC
- Xcel Energy of Colorado
(800) 895-4999
- United Power Inc.
(303) 659-0551
- Poudre Valley REA
(800) 432-1012
GAS
- Atmos Energy
(888) 442-1313
WATER
- City of Greeley changes water and sewer information automatically with any title change.
TRASH REMOVALResidents
make their own arrangements for trash service. There is a fee for
dumping at the North Weld Sanitary Landfill, 40000 WCR 25. Please call
(970) 686-2800 for details. Below are a few of the companies:Greeley Trash Removal Llc
PO Box 673
Greeley, CO 80632
(970) 356-1917
Bunting Trash Svc Inc
22196 County Road 52
Greeley, CO 80631
(970) 339-3023
